I step forward and see the two culprits grinning. My heart flips. I don’t know who moves first but I am in Maria’s arms, hugging her tight. The last time we saw each other was on my birthday. I do a funny dance before accepting the small box she stretches out to me.
“Congratulations,” she says.
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