Everyday: Adopted by Mandy Gonzalez

3_Que Será, Será

(Mandy's P.O.V)

I quietly go and sit in Carly's room. Pulling the rocking chair up to her bed, I start to sign quietly. "When I was just a little girl, I asked my mother 'What will I be? Will I pretty? Will I be rich?' Here's what she said to me. 'Que sera, sera. Whatever will be. The future's not ours to see. Que sera, que sera.

"When I grew up and fell in love, I asked my lover, 'What lies ahead? Will we see rainbows day after day?' Here's what my lover said, "Que Sera, sera. Whatever will be, will be. Yeah. Oh. The future's not ours to see. Yeah, not ours. Yeah, que sera. Que sera.

"Now I've a child of my own. She asks her mother, 'What will I be? Will I be pretty? Will I be rich?' Here's what I say. 'Baby, que sera, sera. Oh yeah. Whatever will be, whatever. Oh yeah! Que sera, sera. Whatever will be. No, oh. The future's not ours to see. Oh baby, no. Que sera. Oh no. Que sera." It's hard to sing this song quietly because it's meant to be loud. I see Carly flip over, now facing away from me.

I smile at her lightly and watch her sleep. My sweet little girl. Mi hija. All I want to do is to rock her until every hint of sadness is erased from her memory. I don't want to see her sad. Never again. I just want to hug her and tell her that I'm here. But somehow, I doubt she'll believe me. She probably thinks Chris and I will give her up in a month.

(Carly's P.O.V)

I listen to Mandy sing and then, roll over. As much as I'd like to think I am her child now, I know I'll be gone in a month. It's how it always goes. They take me in. Get the monthly allowance and then give me up. I mean I guess not everyone needs an extra 108 dollars but I guess it's nice. I pay for all my stuff so they just get to keep it as pocket money.

After what feels like forever I turn back over with my eyes open. "Good morning Carly." Mandy says. I groan and pull the blankets over my head.

"Go away." I say and all she does is laugh.

"I'm sorry but that's not gonna happen. Come on. We're going to lunch with Lin and his wife. Come on love."

"What time is it?" I ask.

"It's 11:45. Now get up. Go shower." Mandy pulls the covers off my body. I groan and get up.

"I don't wanna do this." I say. "What if they don't like me?"

"They'll love you!"

"They'll hate me Mandy." I say. "Every set of foster parents' friends hate me. I'm not very likable."

"Okay, that's incredibly untrue. You're very likable. Come on baby. Go shower."

I get up, grab a towel and go to the bathroom. "I expect you to not be in there when I get out of the shower!" I call out to Mandy.

"Your expectation is my command!" Mandy called back.

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When I pick out an outfit, I realize that I don't have very many clothes. All of that is left at the Adams' home. I have to go with a red and black plaid shirt, work boots and a pair of overall shorts. I know it's too cold for shorts, but I don't exactly have a choice.

I do my hair and makeup, realizing I don't have anything of the sort. So, I walk out to Mandy. "Do you have any makeup?" I ask her.