The Ghost Lights of Marfa by Maeve Alpin

Author:Maeve Alpin [Alpin, Maeve]
Language: eng
Format: epub

Chapter Six

“You know, they both wanted us to go to a government office,” Kristy said as she drove into Marfa. She reflected on the lights and her visit to the land of In. “You know, Cody, there we had our lucky turquoise, but I’ve always believed you make your own luck in life, and I have a better idea of how to do that now.”

“How, Mommy?” He whacked the plastic blade against the car seat.

“In the dream, I had confidence. I didn’t think, ‘I’m not good enough to live in a mansion or to have a good job.’ Instead, I felt important. Usually, I act as if I don’t matter at all. So Cody, I’m going to change the way I think about myself.”

She turned off Highway 90 onto Highland Street. “Another thing is I took advice from strangers. They weren’t even human, but I let them help me. I usually try to do everything by myself.”

She pulled into the parking lot of the elegant peach-toned county courthouse and gazed up at the shiny gray dome where a statue of the goddess of justice stood, watching over Marfa.

“I’m going to try the changes I made in my dream and see how they work for me here.” As Cody unbuckled his seat belt, Kristy stepped out of the car. “Come on, punkin.”

They scampered up the steps and inside, holding hands. She sauntered to the first counter.

Kristy tried to remember what she’d said to the blue woman. “I’m new here and I need a job and a place to say.”

“Wrong office, hun.” The lady behind the counter pointed to her left. “Down the hall and take a right. That’ll bring you to Mr. Fife’s office. He’s the one interviewing for the file clerk position.”

“I have a lot of experience as a file clerk.” Kristy knew she was on the right track. “Thank you.” She grabbed Cody’s hand, and as soon as she entered Mr. Fife’s office, her breath stopped. “Nick.”

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