The Baker’s Decision
Lucía took a breath and spoke firmly:
“Wait a minute. When is your birthday, Mateo?”
“Saturday,” he replied, with a flicker of hope.
“Perfect. Then come back Saturday at two o’clock.”
His mother shook her head.
“Lucía, we can’t accept…”
But Lucía cut her off:
“I’m not offering. I have a very special order. A giant cake for a very important client who’s turning nine and wants to share with all his friends.”
Mateo’s eyes went wide.
“Am I the important client?”
“The most important I’ve ever had,” she answered.
