5. Social Work
1751 Words
Rosalia POV.
Social work
I being tagged as a ‘Social Bird,’ love to help people in vain and try my best to maintain the title given to me. I do it for myself and to have peace of mind. Because I know the feeling of being a loner.
Being staying in Italy as the owner of ‘Root Creation’ I visit everyday. I keep follow up on the women's of the NGO. I frequently call Mrs. Leona for updates if I'm busy with some other work and could not visit. Mrs. Leona is the first women whom I have helped. I brought her to the NGO and started providing shelter for abuse women.
So that is how I started my ‘ Root Creation .’ Mrs. Leona is the head of the NGO, she keeps me updating on regular basis. Its been 2 weeks since I have last visited. As I was busy with some other work and had been to New York with my husband for a business event. I could not visit everyday, and Mrs. Leona is the one who looks after everything in my absence. Today is the charity event for the benefit of the NGO. Mrs. Leona has made the necessary arrangements for the event.
As I step foot in the NGO, Mrs. Leona greets me and hugs me with enthusiasm.
“How are you Mrs. Russi ?” she asks.
I hug her with equal enthusiasm and reply with a “ I'm fine Mrs. Leona.”
“How is everything going on ?
I hope everything went well during my absence.” I smile
“ Don't worry Mrs. Russi, everything is going perfectly well here.”
“ ah ha, how many do I need to remind you to call me only Rosalia, Mrs. Leona”
“Oops, Sorry Rose” she laughs.
“That's better.” I say and smile.
“How is it to be back ?” she asks.
I smile and reply “I'm at peace. This is my family. I find relief in helping people, talking to them helps me forget my pain. I know the feeling of always standing alone in the crowd.”
Mrs. Leona hugs me says “ I know dear. Rose you have treated these women not as a victim, but as a family. We will forever be grateful to you.”
“You're making me emotional Mrs. Leona.”
She chuckle and asks me to meet others as well.
“This is where my everything belongs.” I whisper to myself.
After greeting all, I get ready for the event. I'm wearing a red colour gown with full lace sleeves covering my arms. IT is tight on the bust area and is flowy from the waist to the length. My make up is light with only matching pearl earrings and pendant with a chain on my neck. I have applied nude colour lipstick as it goes with my evening dress for the event. My black colour sandals goes perfectly well with my dress. After taking my clutch I go in the open space near the NGO to greet our guest.
While greeting everyone I meet the same man with whom I collided at the airport. Mrs. Moretti is also present. She is attending it with him. I greet them with a ‘Buonasera’ and welcome to ‘Root Creation’ NGO with a smile.
They greet back with a smile and ‘Buonasera’ Mrs. Russi.
Oh my, he's so handsome. Not only he has a hunk like body, but his voice is so husky as well. He is the epitome of charm. When he smiles, he gets dimples on his cheeks. I observe.
Control your inner emotions, I mutter to myself and asks them to take seat. After all the potential helpers who could benefit this event by donating nice charity have arrived. We start the event.
Mrs. Leona and my team members start the inauguration by lightning the lamp. My team has organized everything perfectly well. I'm so proud of them. Mrs. Leona asks me to join her on stage.
As I take a place on the stage near the podium I greet everyone.
“Buonasera, Ladies and gentlemen.”
“Firstly, I would like to thank all my team member's for managing this event so fabulously. Being the owner of ‘Root Creation’ I'm very proud to be part of the team."
I wait till the audience finished clapping their hands.
“Secondly, I would like to thank all our guest and potential helpers who have supported us through this 9 months for running this NGO up till now. This NGO has made so much name not only for the rescue of women but also for the effort that every member of this foundation has put.”
I smile at everyone for their applause.
“Thank you all. As my responsibility of being a ‘Social Bird’ I still remember the day when it started from one women. Who had nothing, no where to go, who was constantly abused by her own husband. I gave her advice to not take any more s**t and leave her own husband.”
“Mrs. Leona” I call her on the stage.
“This is the women with whom it started. She is the head of this NGO. She manages it perfectly well when I'm not here. She was single women and being uneducated it was very difficult for her to survive in this city. So I gave her shelter, a home to live.”
Mrs. Leona takes the speaker and say “I don't know how to thank the universe for sending Rosalia Ma'am to us. She was the saviour who helped us. She has a very kind heart. I'm very grateful to have met this Social Bird.” And steps down from the stage.
“Thank you Mrs. Leona for your kind and heartfelt words.” I say.
“In this ten months our team has rescued at least 69 women's. I and my team are helping them to gain their courage back. So that they can stand on their own and move on in lives.”
Every guest murmurs their approval.
“ What is a woman?
A Woman is
W = Wonderful mother
O = Outstanding friend
M = Marvelous daughter
A = Adorable sister and
N = Nicest gift to a man from god.”
“Do you all agree ?” I question the guest.
I heard a chorus of ‘Yes’ from the guest.
“ I hope all men out there treat their ladies with equal love, respect and care.”
I end my speech with a “ Thank you ladies and gentlemen for your patience and presence.” And step down from the stage.
As I was walking after getting down from the stage, all of sudden Mr. Salvatore appears in front of me. Startled I take a step back.
“I'm sorry for startling you like that,” He says gently.
“It's okay” I reply.
“You were awesome up there” He smiles.
“Thank you” I mutter quietly.
“I will be glad to help your NGO in any way I can.”
“ Your most welcome Mr. Salvatore. We need all the help we can get for the betterment of this NGO.” I smile and walk ahead to meet other guest as well.
I see my best friend Marcia there conversing with other group standing in the half circle. She was suppose to be in New York. I guess she got time to visit me. After greeting my friend with a hug. I walk up to the group and smile.
“How is it going ladies and gentlemen.”
“You have done exceptionally well with the NGO Mrs. Russi. We are proud to see such a young face helping everyone. This society is grateful to have you here.” Says Mrs. Moretti
“Thank you. I'm honoured to be part of this NGO.”
“You look beautiful today Mrs. Moretti.” I smile at her.
“I agree,” intervenes a voice from behind me. I look up and meet those aqua blue eyes which are staring right back at me.
He smiles and says “ Cupcake is very beautiful.”
Mrs. Moretti smile at him with a soft look and replies with a “You're flatterer Damien.”
Mr. Salvatore smirks at that. I feel jealous at their easy go banter. I look at Damien, he is very charming gentleman. When he smiles his whole face lits up. As if sensing my eyes on him, he looks my way and smirks.
At the same time Mrs. Moretti coughs and raises her brow at both of us.
I blush and look away, being caught off guard for staring at him. After some time one by one the guests starts leaving.
Mrs. Moretti comes and says “It was pleasure being here.”
I smile at her and thank both of them for being here and bid them farewell.
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“So you decided to show up for the event,” I ask my friend.
Right now we both are sitting at my home talking. After long time we have met. There is so much to talk about. She is the only one other than Mrs. Leona who knows how is my relationship with David.
“ You know me, I keep changing my mind. And after all I had to meet you. It's been long.” She says
“I know.” I reply back.
“Is everything going ok with you and David,” she asks. I look up see her eyes has a glint in them. I blink and look again see that she is softly looking and waiting for my answer.
“As usual” I say. I thought satisfaction pass through her eyes. I look again and think, must be my imagination. I'm thinking of asking David for divorce but I don't know why I'm hiding this from Marcia. She has always been there for me. I shook away my thoughts and bid her good night. She also does the same and goes to the guest room. After taking a shower, I change into my night wear and switch off the light. David is sleeping soundly beside me. I turn around and lie down. After some time sleep consumes me.
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