La Flor and Carmela sit on the deck overlooking the large pool and tennis court at Big Carmen’s 6000 square foot home. Big Carmen can’t swim or play tennis, but the guy who donated the home to him did. A bottle of white wine is on the table between La Flor and Carmela. Their glasses partially filled.
“I’m the luckiest girl in the world to have you as my mentor La Flor. I want to be just like you.”
“We’ll have to work on your makeup, clothes, voice, walk, diet, and attitude. In short, Carmela, you need a total makeover and your mentor is going to point the way,” said La Flor.
Little Carmen lays in a lounge chair off to the side. He perks up when he hears La Flor’s voice. La Flor’s voice. He called over, “Who’s mental? Use guys needs some help?”
La Flor glanced at him, then bent closer to Carmela, “Lesson one, sometimes you have to overlook certain weakness because he’s just so handsome.” Then she sat back and looked at Little Carmen, “We’re okay, play with your iPad.”
“I’m hear (that’s what he said) if use needs me.”
Carmela gets out of her seat, goes around the table and hugs La Flor. Tears are streaming down her face, “You are so kind, so generous, so everything good, and can I add so wise with men.”
“I know. I know. Now let go of me. I don’t want your mascara ending up on my shirt. I spent an hour getting my makeup right. I hope you didn’t smudge it with the hug. Ask permission next time before you hug me. I usually take hugs by appointment. Not on weekends or Tuesdays, they are my rest days,” said La Flor.
“I’m sorry,” said Carmela.
“Since it’s your first day being mentored, I’ll let it slide,” said La Flor.
“Can I hug you again, you are the kindest person I know,” said Carmela.
“No, it’s Tuesday. But, you can tell all your friends on social media how good I am to you. Pay attention to what I do now,” said La Flor.
“Should I take notes?” said Carmela.
“Good idea because I give pop quizzes.”
Carmela takes out her iPhone, presses the Notes app and waits for La Flor.
“LC. LC.”
“Yes, beautiful, tough, and edgy mentor,” said Little Carmen.
“Nothing. I wanted to make sure you’re paying attention to cater to my every whim.”
“Like cheese on sauce, red on tomatoes, green on oregano, pepperoni on Camen’s Pizzeria Saturday night special for five ninety-one and free delivery.”
“Tomorrow we’ll kick it up a notch.”
“I can’t wait.”