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I Believe in You!
Author : Sean North
Ally Becker came home from school after Varsity basketball practice and was extremely gleeful. She looked frantically for her Father and walked into the kitchen, the laundry room and finally the living room. Dad!! Ally yelled.
Ill be right there, Ally, he said calmly. Ally could not contain herself and certainly could not sit. After two minutes, her father walked into the living room to greet her.
Without even saying Hello or letting her Father say Hello, Ally burst into words.
Dad! Dad! Youve gotta meet this woman who spoke at my school this afternoon. Shes one of the most amazing people Ive ever met! Her name is Alecia Manning and shes part owner of this R & B club downtown that just opened. Shes invited the entire school to come by anytime to check out what shes created through inspiration.
Ally, Im tickled that youre excited, her Father said with joy. When are you planning on going to this R & B club? Tomorrow Friday, said Ally. Tomorrow night, I have an appointment with Evans
Dad! Why cant BUT, He interrupted his daughter. I will phone Evans and let him know if we can schedule an earlier appointment. Hes pretty cool about those things. Ally, I have got to meet anyone who inspires you this much! Dad! she said with exasperation. I will be at the club tomorrow night. I have always done the things that were important to you. I have always made time to see all of your home Varsity basketball games. I have rearranged appointments to see your away games. Youre right, Dad. You have been there for me since Mom died. I know youre doing your best to do what Mom used to do for me and No, Ally, he interjected. What your Mother did for you was amazing. No one can take her place. Father and daughter hugged tearfully.
The next night, Mr. Becker went to the clubs entrance only to find a couple of men standing guard. Both men looked like they could play defense for any NFL team. Im sorry, sir, one of the men said regretfully. Youre gonna have to stay here for a few minutes. Thats fine, said Mr. Becker. Becker pulled out his cell phone and made a call while he was waiting. As soon as he hung up his mobile phone, he heard a loud joyful female yell.
Mr. Becker?!? yelled the woman. Alecia? asked Mr. Becker pleasantly surprised. The woman ran to him and gave him a gigantic hug. Oh, Im sorry, Mrs. Manning, said one of the men at the entrance. I didnt know he was with you. Thats alright, Wyatt, Alecia said to the man with a huge smile. This is a very dear friend. The man who I told you all about that gave me the chance to start and succeed. The man who helped me get scholarships from the store where I worked and where he was store manager. Mr. Becker smiled proudly of the woman. The woman continued, Mr. Becker is the man who got me reasonable daycare for my son, Alfonzo. Hes 11 now.
Alfonzo is 11? asked Mr. Becker with disbelief. Was it really ten years ago, Alecia? You were just out of high school and it was just you and little Alonzo. Big Alonzo, now! exclaimed Alecia. They both laughed heartily. Youre the Alecia who inspired my daughter, Mr. Becker said with affirmation. Alecia and Mr. Becker walked through the clubs entrance and he was amazed by all that Alecia was responsible for. You always said that you wanted to open a club. You did it! said Mr. Becker sounding like a proud Father. Thanks to you, Alecia said with a tear in her eye. Ten years ago, youre the only one who believed in me, Mr. Becker. You always told me that whatever I strove for, I could get. Remember what I used to always tell you about Michael Jordan, Mr. Becker reminded her. He was not a great high school basketball player, but all it took was one person to tell him that he believed in him. Just like you did with me, Alecia reminded Becker. I remember you as Alecia Harris when you worked at the store, recalled Becker. Yes I was Alecia Harris, then Jamal and I got married, she explained. You and Jamal got married? Becker asked gleefully. Five years ago. Congratulations! Thanks, she grinned. I didnt know his last name, Becker said apologetically. Otherwise, I probably would have known you were the one who inspired my daughter by the talk you gave at her school this afternoon. Yes, I did give that talk this afternoon. Mr. Becker, my schedule can be so hectic nowadays with promoting the club and giving talks to students. Its hard to keep track of what I did yesterday.
As the two continued to talk, a high school gal walked up to them. Dad! Mrs. Manning! she said with delight. Becker and Alecia smiled. Well, Hello Ally, said Alecia. Mr. Becker is your Father? Alecia was delighted with wonder. You two KNOW each other? asked Ally. Yes, said Alecia. Allys jaw dropped as Alecia continued. Hes the man I spoke about this afternoon at your school who used to tell me all the time about the Michael Jordan High School story. Hes the one who inspired me to earn my Bachelors degree. MY Dad is the one who did that for you? Ally asked in amazement. Yep, Alecia said affirmatively. You see, Ally, she continued. Your Dad knows more than you think. She looked at Becker. My Dad tells me that Michael Jordan story all of the time, gasped Ally. Hes right, you know, said Alecia convincingly. All it DOES take is one person to tell you that he or she believes in you. Wow! Ally said with newfound excitement and knowledge. My Dad IS pretty cool after all. They all laughed.
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Sean North primarily helps writers gain focus, motivation, remove mental blocks that help to unblock the writing process.
EVERYONE who writes has been stuck at some point in his or her career. You do not have to accept these mind-boggling roadblocks!
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