A Flash of Hope

Maya exited the doctor's room only to bump into Miguel.

"What a pleasant surprise," Miguel commented, his eyes darting down to Viny in her arms. The little boy had just finished crying. Maya flashed him a polite smile.

"Got him Vaccinated," Maya responded, still rocking Vinny out of habit.

"Cute boy," Miguel raised a hand and playfully stroked his head. The boy kept staring at him as if trying to determine his intentions.

"What are you doing here?" Maya asked.

"Ohh. the doctor is a friend," Miguel replied, his attention drifted back to her. Maya nodded in understanding.

A playful glint sparked in his eyes as he mused, "I feel like the universe is conspiring for us to meet over and over again. Don't you think so?"

Nivi smiled.

"I think the city we live in is quite small, and this is only our second meeting," she answered, earning a chuckle from him.

"You are difficult. I like that," Miguel commended. Maya slightly shook her head.

"I should go. He needs to eat something," Maya