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Picasso

Author: Sarah Gabs
last update Last Updated: 2025-03-01 02:37:08
“Maya Barns - The Next Picasso or The first of her kind?”

Cassie beamed with pride as she read through the article. She had stumbled on the article celebrating young artists and found Maya’s name at the top of the list.

She quickly reached for her iPad and called her sister on video chat, signalling for her photographer to take a break.

No type of photoshoot could stop her from hearing from Maya right now.

Her sister picked on the third ring, brandishing her painting brush. She was obviously working on something in her studio.

“Hey Picasso! What are you cooking up this time?”

Maya's eyes lit up and she laughed cheerfully.

“Well….you are interrupting my session ma'am. I do not like to be disturbed” she teased

Cassie laughed, cherishing the moment.

“I couldn't wait for one more second! You're on the top of the list girl! Look at you! Making waves, making big moves!”

Maya beamed with joy and pride.

“It came as a huge surprise, Sis. I am still soaking in the news.”

A thought crossed Cassie
Sarah Gabs

If you have followed Cassie and Zander's journey to this point, then thank you for not giving up on them. I hope that I am not the only one happy to see her finding her voice and her magic.

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