The Positive Look (text by Camila G.C. and illustration by Macarena D.B.)

The Positive Look

I get up early in the morning, brush my teeth and go to work almost in a rush while having a cup of coffee on the go. I am a nurse. It may not be the best job, but it lets me witness nice and bad moments that occur at the hospital.

Today is visitors' day, so every patient is happy. Everyone except Lucy, who is not used to receiving guests anymore since her husband died. But today I will spend some time with her, so that she doesn't feel lonely and, luckily, finds a reason to smile.

I open Lucy’s room door and ask her how she is feeling. Although she says she's doing well I know she is not - being the only one who doesn't have any guest cannot be nice. She asks me: “What is it like outside?” So, I tell her it’s a wonderful sunny day, so children are playing, couples are strolling and flowers are blooming under a colorful rainbow. She smiles and thanks me.

I hug her and leave the room after taking my umbrella to go back home in such a stormy weather.

NOTE: The previous story and illustration were submitted to the "Cuentos de mi Ciudad" Contest, organised by The Bristish Council and KEL Ediciones.