Melissa, a young dreamer (ENG/ESP)


Melisa una joven soñadora

Ella era una joven solitaria que trabaja en la industria del maquillaje, tenía una apariencia fresca, delgada, de buena estatura, su cabellera era envidiable y tenía una personalidad muy agradable. Se le consideraba como una principiante por decirlo así a los ojos de sus compañeros, pero la Directora del lugar valoraba su trabajo y siempre buscaba cualquier oportunidad para ayudarla avanzar y perfeccionar aún más sus técnicas.

Por lo general el trabajo se distribuía según la solicitud del cliente y también insidia el tiempo de antigüedad de los maquillistas, algunos compañeros de la chica se hacían solidarios al momento de llevar acabo su trabajo del día, sin importar su nivel, ellos aceptaban el apoyo de personas que como ella empezaban a recorrer ese camino, que para muchos era ambicioso y en algunos momentos mezquino y competitivo.

Ella siempre busco la forma de llevársela bien con todos, pero resultaba difícil a veces lograrlo con la persona que ella asistía. Siempre la miraba por encima de su hombro como menospreciando, algunos se daban cuenta de la situación y trataban de animarla, en algunas ocasiones lo lograban, pero en algunas otra ella simplemente terminaba su día frustrada y dolida.

Era evidente que Melisa representaba una amenaza para su compañera, ya que algunos clientes pedían ser atendidos por la meticulosa joven, quien se esmeraba por hacer su trabajo muy profesional, respetando y cuidando la seguridad y bienestar de ellos. Esto se dejaba ver por muchos de ellos, quienes en algunas oportunidades la elogiaban de manera pública, haciendo esto enfadar aún más a Claudia que al parecer estaba dispuesta a ponerle todos los obstáculos en su camino.

Uno de esos tantos días Claudia atendía a una de esas cliente VIP y tenia la asistencia de Melisa como siempre, sin embargo, por instrucciones de la Directora del reconocido salón, Claudia tuvo que ausentarse unos minutos hasta su oficina, por lo que necesito, por petición de la impaciente clienta ser atendida por Melisa. Ella realizó un trabajo impecable lo cual la hizo meritoria de elogios y una buena propina por parte de la glamurosa señora Elsa quien era muy exigente y no todos podían tocar su rostro.

Aquel momento se convirtió en nuevas oportunidades para Melisa, su cartera de clientes fijo aumentaba porque se corría la voz de su excelente trabajo y algunos de las personas que se atendían con Claudia empezaron a pedir sus servicios.
Aquella situación convirtió el ambiente de trabajo más hostil entre ella dos. Claudia le reclamaba a Melisa con mucha severidad cada vez que podía, sentía a su parecer que ella trataba de desplazará de su posición, por lo que no perdía ninguna oportunidad para humillarla.

Pero realmente el esfuerzo de Melisa por dar lo mejor de ella empezaba por darle el empuje que ella tanto anhelaba, fueron muchas las veces que se retiraba a altas horas de la noche, tratando de mejorar la calidad del servicio que ofrecía , algunas veces observando el trabajo de algunos de sus compañeros que no les importaban compartir sus conocimientos con ella y otras veces practicaba para poder ir innovando nuevas técnicas.

Una tarde la Dueña del lugar donde trabajaban, los convocó a todos a una cena en un reconocido restaurante para compartir y celebrar el incremento de nuevos clientes y las ganancias que estos habían arrojados en el mes.

Todos estaban entusiasmados y emocionados por las noticias. También se hicieron algunos anuncios importantes, entre ellos que se escogería a los 5 mejores trabajadores para asistir a un evento importante, donde tendrían que maquillar, a modelos, cantantes y a varias aspirantes de un concurso de belleza.
Este era el evento del año, donde asistirán mucha personalidades importantes, por lo que se necesitaba escoger a lo mejor de lo mejor. Esto con el fin de poder estar al nivel del compromiso y del las exigencia de quienes los contrataban.
Claudia estaba muy segura que sería elegida, era lógico, tenía muchos años desempeñándose en ese ámbito, por lo que su trabajo era reconocido por muchos, aunque su actitud arrogante le restaba popularidad. Sin embargo, Melisa sólo podía soñar con poder tener tan excelente oportunidad.

Pero la sorpresa fue que tanto Claudia como Melisa se hicieron merecedoras de tan importante oportunidad. Melisa estaba sorprendida, no imagino que todo su empeño por ser cada vez mejor, recibiera en tan poco tiempo tal reconocimiento, su rostro estaba iluminado y su felicidad saltaba a la vista de todos. Por otro lado, Claudia dejándose arropar por sentimientos de envidia y mezquindad no parecía para nada cómoda.

Esa noche le presento a Melisa otro escenario donde ella tendría la ocasión perfecta de darse a conocer y poder demostrar todo su potencial, era una oportunidad de oro que le permitiría hacer sus sueños realidad.

Melissa, a young dreamer

She was a lonely young woman working in the makeup industry, she had a fresh, slim appearance, good height, her hair was enviable and she had a very nice personality. She was considered a beginner so to speak in the eyes of her peers, but the Director of the place valued her work and always looked for any opportunity to help her advance and further perfect her techniques.

Usually the work was distributed according to the client's request and also insidious the seniority of the makeup artists, some of the girl's colleagues were supportive at the time of carrying out their work of the day, regardless of their level, they accepted the support of people like her who began to walk that path, which for many was ambitious and at times petty and competitive.

She always looked for ways to get along with everyone, but it was difficult at times to get along with the person she was assisting. She always looked down on her, some realized the situation and tried to cheer her up, sometimes they succeeded, but in some others she simply ended her day frustrated and hurt.

It was evident that Melisa represented a threat to her partner, as some clients asked to be attended for the meticulous young woman, who took great pains to do her job very professionally, respecting and taking care of their safety and well being. This was seen for many of them, who in some occasions praised her in a public way, making Claudia even more angry and apparently willing to put all the obstacles in her way.

One of those many days Claudia was attending one of those VIP clients and had the assistance of Melisa as always, however, on instructions from the Director of the renowned salon, Claudia had to be absent for a few minutes to her office, so I need, at the request of the impatient client to be attended for Melisa. She did an impeccable job which made her worthy of praise and a good tip from the glamorous Mrs. Elsa who was very demanding and not everyone could touch her face.

That moment became new opportunities for Melisa, her permanent client portfolio increased because word of her excellent work spread and some of the people who were served for Claudia started to ask for her services.
That situation turned the work environment more hostile between her and Claudia. Claudia complained to Melisa with much severity whenever she could, she felt that she was trying to displace her position, so she did not miss any opportunity to humiliate her.

But really Melisa's effort to give her best began to give her the push she so much desired, were many times that she retired late at night, trying to improve the quality of service offered, sometimes watching the work of some of her colleagues who did not care to share their knowledge with her and sometimes practiced to be able to innovate new techniques.

One afternoon the owner of the place where they worked, called them all to a dinner at a renowned restaurant to share and celebrate the increase of new customers and the profits that they had thrown in the month.

Everyone was enthusiastic and excited about the news. Some important announcements were also made, including that the top 5 workers would be chosen to attend an important event, where they would have to do make-up, models, singers and several beauty contestants.
This was the event of the year, where many important personalities would be attending, so it was necessary to choose the best of the best. This in order to be able to meet the commitment and demands of those who hired them.
Claudia was very sure that she would be chosen, it was logical, she had many years working in this field, so her work was recognized to many, although her arrogant attitude was detrimental to her popularity. However, Melisa could only dream of being able to have such an excellent opportunity.

But the surprise was that both Claudia and Melisa became worthy of such an important opportunity. Melisa was surprised, I can't imagine that all her efforts to be better and better, received in such a short time such recognition, her face was illuminated and her happiness was in sight of everyone. On the other hand, Claudia letting herself be wrapped up in feelings of envy and pettiness did not seem at all comfortable.

That night, she presented Melisa with another scenario where she would have the perfect opportunity to make herself known and demonstrate her full potential. It was a golden opportunity that would allow her to make her dreams come true.

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I think it is interesting how the English translation compares to the original Spanish. In Spanish, the story sounds poetic and flows like the water of a gurgling brook. The English version is more matter of fact and flows like water through a well designed canal. I think your translation nicely demonstrates some of the differences between the two languages. Spanish is a romance language, so it's rather fitting that its exposition contains the natural flourishes and rhythms of that illustrous tongue. English is rooted in Germanic languages, which are more technical, precise, and geometrical. Just the facts, ma'am. Translating the story between the two languages is no easy feat and your story,@gardenofcarmen, does this very well.