It wasn’t an expensive ring.
Just a little new red bow.
“I made a promise many years ago.”
Mariana raised an eyebrow in amusement.
“Children say a lot of things.
Alejandro smiled.
“But I never forgot it.”
He lengthened the noose.
“I don’t know if you still want to marry me.
Mariana looked at him for a long time.
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 forward.
“But I suppose I can forgive you.”
Then he whispered:
“YES.
Alejandro’s smile was the first real smile he 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
It is possible to change two destinations
forever.
