Chapter 57

  Araceli POV

  I worked at Eclipse Group for an afternoon. After work, I went to Brizela Daycare to pick up Krish and Valeria.

  "Ms. Chancey, can I have word with you?"

  Mayra pulled me aside and said with a smile, "We had a painting class today. The painting teacher wants to take Valeria as a student. Here is her card. If you are thinking about it, you can call her."

  I had received many of these cards and had heard from others that Valeria was artistically gifted, but her eyes...

  I hesitated and took the card anyway.

  On our way back, I saw Valeria leaning against the car window through the inside rearview mirror. She reached out and drew something on the fogged window.

  She looked so focused. Her eyes seemed to have a look of anticipation and excitement.

  I was a little surprised, but didn't show it.

  "Krish, did you have a drawing class today? How was the teacher?"