“No.
For the person who changed my life.
There was another silence.
A different one.
Warmer.
Closer.
Alejandro took something out of his pocket.
It wasn’t an expensive ring.
Just a little new red bow.
“I made a promise many years ago.
Mariana raised an amused eyebrow.
“Children say a lot of things.
Alejandro smiled.
“But I never forgot.”
He extended the noose.
“I don’t know if you still want to marry me.
Mariana looked at him for a long moment.
Then he took the red ribbon.
His eyes were shining.
“It took you twenty-two years.
Alejandro laughed nervously.
“I know.
Mariana took a step closer.
“But I suppose I can forgive you.
Then he whispered:
“Yes.
Alejandro’s smile was the first true smile he had had in many years.
The woman who once shared her meal…
Now he shared his life.
And for the first time since I was a child…
Alejandro Torres stopped feeling alone.
Because sometimes…
The smallest act of kindness
You can change two destinations
forever.
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