She sold everything so she could graduate her children — twenty years later, they arrived dressed in pilot uniforms and took her to a place she never imagined.

THE DAY EVERYTHING CHANGED

One ordinary morning, while sweeping the entrance of her small house —now modest but her own thanks to years of saving—, there was a knock at the door.

He thought it might be a neighbor.

When she opened it, she was breathless.

Two tall, uniformed men, with badges gleaming on their chests, stood in front of her.

« Ma… » said one with a trembling voice.

It was Marco.

And next to him, Paolo.

Wearing an Aeromexico uniform.

With flowers in her hands.

With tears in her eyes

Teresa brought her hands to her face.

—Is that you?… Really?

He hugged them as if no time had passed.

The neighbors began to come out of their houses when they heard the crying.

—We’re home now, Mom —Paolo said.

And this time, it wasn’t a promise.

THE FLIGHT OF THE PROMISE

The next day they took her to the Benito Juárez International Airport.

Teresa walked slowly, looking at everything in amazement.

« Am I really going up? » she asked nervously.

—You’re not just going up —Marco replied—. Today you’re our guest of honor.