" Your fart is alive, Esperanza." Said Mama. As we sat on the toilets in our very large house.I can't wait until my 13 birthday,it's gonna be a big fartesta!Mama and
Esperanza started to giggle.You mean fiesta?Mama and Esperanza sat on the toilet and waited for their poop to come out.
Las Cacas
The next day.......
Mama got dressed and ready for her plumbing job. Esperanza was ok with Mama leaving her alone for the day because she knew Mama made a good salary from this job. Papa was already in the field helping the workers so Esperanza had the whole house to herself.Miguel one of their workers, sat next to Esperanza while she drew a poop she had made yesterday. Wow, I've never seen something so beautiful in my life! Said Miguel. May I try drawing a poop? Leave it to the pros Miguel. OK, if you say so.Said Miguel trying to smile. I've got to go I have to help Hortensia with dinner. OK, sounds good to me! Said Esperanza.
Later that night.......
Where is mama, she said she will be back by tonight. Said Esperanza. I'm not sure, I'll send someone to look for her. Said Papa.
One hour later........
Where is mama? She said she would be here,right? Esperanza settle down I'm sure she'll be here soon. Said Papa.But how do we know that? What if she's not? What will happen? Esperanza she will be back by tomorrow morning. OK, said Esperanza. I will try to fall asleep. Good night Esperanza, Said Papa. Good night, said Esperanza.
The next day........
It's my fiesta! Wait where is papa and mama? Papa came in to Esperanza's room and told her the news. Esperanza, last night Alfonso came and told me that mama....... died. What, how did this happen? Mama got stuck in a toilet.Said Papa. That can't be! Said Esperanza. I'm sorry Esperanza, but bad things happen. But....... come here Esperanza and give your dad a big old hug. They both cried for the next hour. Esperanza, mama never got to give you your gift. Papa went into the living room and brought back a box wrapped in silver paper. Please, mama would have wanted you to open it. Esperanza started to rip open the package. It was the golden plunger she had wanted to unclog her toilet since she had made such a big poop. Esperanza put it next to her and layed down in bed. Then she closed her eyes and said Papa I am too depressed to unclog a toilet right now.
A few minutes later........
Papa left and went downstairs. Esperanza heard papa arguing with the workers. Esperanza got out of bed and sat on the steps. She overheard the workers talking with Papa. How do I tell Esperanza that we do not have the money to live here anymore? Esperanza screamed. "You can leave but I am not leaving and ran into her room and slammed the door."
