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Billionaire Asked His Black Maid's Daughter To Play Piano 'For FUN' But She Was A Gifted Musician

Billionaire Asked His Black Maid's Daughter To Play Piano 'For FUN' But She Was A Gifted Musician

Chapter 23

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Sophia was sitting in Mr. Wellington's office, taking the call on speakerphone so her mother and Mr. Wellington could hear, too."The audition is in March, which is six months away. You'll need to travel to the university campus for three days of testing: there will be solo performances, sight-reading tests, music theory exams, and interviews.""That sounds challenging, but I think I can handle it," Sophia said."I'm sure you can. But here's the thing: if you're accepted into our program, you'll need to move to the university in August. You'll live in the dorms like other students."Sophia's heart sank. She hadn't really thought about what going to university would mean; she had been so focused on the music that she hadn't considered the practical details."The university is 300 miles away," Dr. Martinez continued. "Students only come home for major holidays. Most of your time will be spent on campus studying and practicing."After the phone call ended, the office was quiet for a long time. Finally, Maria spoke. "300 miles away," she said softly.Sophia looked at her mother and saw something she had rarely seen before: fear. Not fear of failing, but fear of being left alone."Mama, I don't have to go," Sophia said quickly. "I can stay here and keep taking lessons with Ms. Rodriguez.""No," Maria said firmly. "This is your dream. This is your chance."But over the next few weeks, the weight of the decision grew heavier. Maria tried to hide her feelings, but Sophia could see the sadness in her mother's eyes. They had never been apart for more than a day or two; they were each other's only family.The situation became more complicated when Maria got some bad news: her landlord was raising the rent on their apartment by $200 a month. On her current salary, she couldn't afford the increase."We'll have to move," Maria told Sophia one evening. "I found a smaller apartment across town, but it's not in a safe neighborhood."Sophia felt terrible. Here she was practicing on an expensive piano and taking professional lessons, while her mother was struggling with basic expenses."Maybe I should get a job," Sophia said. "I could work after school and help with money.""Absolutely not," Maria said. "Your job is to study music. That's your future."
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