On a quiet morning in the town of Millwood, the sun shines a warm light, bringing hope that life will spring up again. Sally Boston is busy with her activities in the Millwood Middle School classroom. A passionate teacher, she is known to her students for her creative and fun teaching style. But behind his smile, he carries the dreams and fears that surround his heart.
As she arranges her books on the table, Sally thinks about the challenges she faces as a single mother. Her son Liam, a happy boy with long hair and an imaginative mind, looks up to her. "I have to be strong for him," she whispered to herself as she looked at the pictures she and Liam took. She always prays to be a good mother and teacher.
But behind his strength, there are shadows that motivate him-the fear of the rich, caused by his past. That opportunity came, when he met one of the richest people in their town.
It was a week before the school's annual charity event, when the invitation came to Sally. It contained the name of the most influential person in town, Joaquin Mercedes, the billionaire owner of the school. His fear immediately returned. "Why do we need to meet the rich?" he asked himself, as he thought about his experiences with rich and powerful people.
Once, his father worked for a rich family as a caretaker, but soon his family was hurt. Fear and suffering remained in his mind. He doesn't want to repeat the past, especially for his son.
When the day of the charity event came, Sally dressed in a simple white blouse and navy blue skirt, hoping that people wouldn't notice her. But upon his arrival at the venue, he was mesmerized by the luxury of the place. The decorations, the brightness of the lights, and the smiles of the guests seemed like a dream.
In her shock, Sally thought about leaving. But he decided to stay, because it was an opportunity to show support to his school. He started walking around, keeping an eye on his surroundings.
An hour passed, and Sally felt anxious. "Why don't I seem to fit in here?" he thought. He continued walking, until he encountered a wall of visitors. There, he suddenly saw Joaquin, standing in the middle of the group. His charisma and blazing eyes seemed to give a presence to the surroundings.
As Sally approached, he couldn't deny the attraction to her. Joaquin's eyes were full of determination and sincerity. He was dressed in a black suit that matched his figure, giving an impression of power and allure.
But as he approached, he hesitated. "Okay, I'm just a teacher. I have no right to be a part of his world," he whispered to himself.
Because of his thoughts, he didn't notice Joaquin approaching him. "Excuse me, are you a teacher here?" he asked with a smile. Sally was surprised and stopped. "Ah, yes. I'm Sally Boston," she answered, shyly.
"I'm glad to meet you, Sally," replied Joaquin, with a calm and kind voice. "I noticed your dedication to the children at school. This charity event is for them."