C158 Ending right

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.

“Thank you.” I shake the box but it’s hard to tell what’s inside it