Unfinished Love Story

"Don't you want to adopt me, Mrs. Bost? No one would care if you did. There is no one who would even miss me. I think I would like that! Could you? Please?"

I quickly brushed the tears from my eyes and prepared to tell him goodbye as we approached the door.
"I will see you in the morning, Salvador; good night!"

I knew I had to hurry and get out of there before I lost control in front of everyone at the home.

This captivating and true story between a young teacher and an orphaned eight-year-old ...