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super friendly.” She said with a warm smile.
    After I had all of the financial aid paperwork filled out we visited a while longer with Sherry and Brenda.  I told them that I was also interested in finishing my school for cosmetology, Sherry walked over to her desk and wrote a name and number down on a sticky note.  “Give my niece Julie a call she’s in charge of the beauty school here, tell her you talked to me.  You’ve got a great personality and this area is in pretty high demand for beauticians, while you’re waiting for a call from us finish cosmetology school.”
    “Oh that is great!  Thank You so much, I will get in touch with her today.” I smiled and put the sticky note in my wallet.  Sherry and Brenda hugged us before Destiney and I left.
    As we walked out of the building Destiney’s phone rang, she said a few curse words then answered. “Yes daddy?” she looked at me and mouthed ‘Sorry’.  “Okay, just let me go grab something to eat and get Lexi situated at Max’s then I’ll be there okay?”
    She pressed the end call on her phone then put it back in her purse.  We walked to the waiting taxi and drove for about ten minutes.  The large red brick building was in the middle of numerous other shops along the strip.  Small wicker tables and chairs were placed under a large maroon canopy outside, people were talking and eating, typing on their notebooks and laptops, reading newspapers and some were sipping on coffee.
    “You know, you never did let me have a cup of coffee no wonder I’m so tired.” I said and nudged her elbow with mine.
    She laughed, “Tomorrow I PROMISE, we’ll go to Starbucks. AFTER our workout of course.”
    We walked inside the décor was rustic but beautiful.  Plush chairs were against the tables and booths were in each corner.  “You’ll be able to get on your laptop in here, the apartment is only two blocks away.  I don’t know when I will be home if you want to go sight-seeing I’ll send a driver to take you.” She told me then stepped up to the counter.  She ordered an ice tea and told me to order something to eat and drink.  I ordered an Orange salad and an iced tea.  We sat down in a booth in a corner Destiney smiled, “I really think you’ll love it here.  I know it’s a HUGE change and everything is still really new but just know that I’m here for you no matter what, so are my parents.”
    I nodded and smiled back at her, “I just hope I made the right choice, what if I’m not cut out for city life?  Is this something mom and dad would have encouraged?” I sighed.  The waitress brought our drinks and my salad.  After she left I looked at the salad in front of me, “It’s almost to o beautiful to eat!”
    Destiney laughed, “They are delicious, dig in!”
    I drizzled raspberry vinaigrette over the baby spinach, oranges, and walnuts then mixed it around and took a bite.  I leaned back and moaned as I chewed, “So good!” I said around a mouthful of salad.  Destiney nodded her head, “I told you!”  Her cell phone dinged from inside of her purse, she pulled it out.  “Ugg, I have to get to the office I will see you later this evening okay?  Do NOT go very far by yourself, text or call me and I’ll send the driver if you want to go anywhere.”
    “Yes ma’am!” I winked.
    She shook her head, “The boutiques along this strip have some adorable clothes, I expect to see numerous bags littering the living room when I get home.”
    “I will buy what I want.” I told her and smiled.
    She leaned down and kissed my cheek, “Get clothes for the weekends too, we’ll go clubbing Friday night.” Then she turned and hurried out of the café before I could say anything back. 
    After I finished my salad the waitress came over and cleared the table, “I didn’t introduce myself earlier.  I’m Mayla.”  She e xtended her hand and shook mine.
    “I’m Alexia, you can call me Lexi.” I told her with a smile. 
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