Father's Day

Synopsis:

On a peaceful Father's Day dawn, Simon is awakened by the simplest and most beautiful surprise: an impromptu breakfast, small hands trembling with excitement, and a drawing full of love.

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🫂 A moment between Simon and his children:

The sound of laughter broke the afternoon silence as Simon sat in the courtyard trying to read an old manual. Riley, lying at his feet, barely lifted an ear each time Sophia and Thomas ran past like a whirlwind.

"Dad, look!" Sophia shouted, showing him a crown made of flowers and twisted twigs. "You're the king of the house!"

Simon looked up, leaving the book on his lap. The crown was falling apart, but his daughter's eyes sparkled with pride. Thomas appeared behind her with a stick that served as a sword.

"And I'm your knight!" said the little boy, puffing out his chest.

Simon let out a low laugh, the kind that rarely escaped him. He bent down so Sophia could place the crown on his head.

"The king of a messy kingdom," he murmured tenderly, while Riley wagged his tail.

Thomas hugged him around the waist and Simon ruffled his hair. For a moment, he closed his eyes and let the weight of the crown and the warmth of those hugs remind him that he no longer needed great battles to feel complete.

"Come on, knight. Let's see if we can find some treasure before Mum calls us in for tea," she said, standing up and taking Thomas by the hand.

Sophia ran ahead, already planning a new adventure. And Simon, silently, promised himself he would never forget that moment.

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Today is a day to remember those fathers who left their mark on our hearts, like Simón, who, despite his clumsiness in expressing his feelings, managed to teach us that true love is demonstrated in everyday details. To those who are no longer with us, but live on in our memories, in the gestures we have inherited, in the hugs we still seek in our dreams. Happy Father's Day to those who are here, those who are gone, and those who continue to be silent examples.

For you, Dad, who with your silences, your looks and those simple gestures say much more than you think. Thank you for being there, for trying, for being a refuge and a source of strength. Hopefully today we can give you back a little of everything you give us. Happy Father's Day! May this be a day of sincere smiles and hugs that last longer than usual.

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I'm from Argentina, English is not my native language, so let me know in the comments if you see any mistakes ᰔ

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