Sunday. Almost everyone left school because of the Christmas vacations.
Maria, too, said goodbye.
"If I can I"ll send you a postcard from London for Christmas, otherwise... good Christmas. It pains me so much to leave you alone, but...".
"Maria! Don"t think about it. Just worry about having fun and enjoying the vacations with your family, okay?".
"I will. In the meantime, I"ll offer you this" he said as he handed me a gold package with a red ribbon.
"Thank you, you shouldn"t have bothered" I mumbled excitedly, opening the gift.
It was a case in light and dark blue fabric. I opened it. It was full of makeup. There was an eyeshadow with mascara, a lipstick with glitter, and a foundat
