Chapter 17: If You’re Not First, You’re Last

Surely they could not fire her for non-participation after she had already won two competitions? But then again, Celia would not put it past this company to do such an unfair thing.

“I need a break,” she told herself.

“How on earth will I concentrate on a competition if my head is all over the place because of Carter, Randy, Georgina, Linda?” she asked out loud after Grace had left. “The list never ends!”

“Mom, will you be famous if you do a commercial?” Lennie asked, sneaking into the conversation.

“I just might,” Celia replied.

“Then you must do it!” Lilly exclaimed excitedly joining her brother’s side. “We will help you, won’t we Lennie?”

“Yes, we’ll be your personal assistants!” Lennie agreed excitedly.

Seeing how much her kids believed in her helped Ceila to decide that she would do the advertisement. At least this way, many people would see her latest necklace design. People who never knew she existed before.