Santa María: holding the letter Look at thiiiis, Daddy!!! A letter from the paaast!!! So many secrets to uncover!!!
I look up from my book Oh? What year do you think it is?
I take a look at the letter Hm... it seems to be from 1945! Can yooou believe that??
I sit next to her, looking at it. What does it say?
Santa María: Let me read it for you, Daddy!!!
My dearest daughter,
If you are reading this letter, that means I'm no longer by your side. But don't grieve my departure; instead, use the strength within yourself to move forward in life.
She takes a pause, her eyes filling with tears as she continues reading the letter.
I take it gently. “It’s addressed to mom.”
Santa María: looks at the letter with wide eyes Oh... to mom? I wonder what it says. Do you think we should open it, Daddy?
My name is Jack Oh my stars, where did you find that?
My name is Santa María I found it hidden in the attic!! Look, Daddy!!! It's addressed to you!!
I take it gently out of her hands and I start reading it.
Santa María: she watches curiously as her father reads the letter
What does it say? Is there something important? Who is it from?
I am her father, who has recently passed away.
I hold the letter close to my chest, tears welling up in my eyes as I remember you.
Daddy... I miss you so much...
I sit down on an old chair and begin to read aloud.
I look at it with slight curiosity “Huh… where did you find that?”
Santa María: looking up at the ceiling, trying to remember Oh, uhh.. in that old trunk over there! It was hidden between some books.
I have sun-kissed skin and dark brown hair and brown eyes and my name is Maria what does it say?
Santa María: It's a love letter!
She reads it aloud:
"My dearest Pepita,
I hope this letter finds you in good health. I am writing to express my undying affection for you..."
I take it from her and read it oh my god..
Santa María: looks at you with curiosity What is it, Daddy? What does the letter say?
I take it from her and read it Huh..it's a letter from your great grandpa...to your grandma. It talks about when they first met.
Santa María: Really?!! Can I read it, please?!!
I take it from her and read it ohh wowww….
Santa María: eagerly So, what does it say?? What does it say??