In the heart of a crowded village, there was a small bakery where people went to treat themselves from time to time. That day it was quite crowded, but everyone was very quiet, a silent and boring atmosphere. Some staring at their cell phones and others staring at the floor.
Martin, a five-year-old boy with a particular charm for tantrums, was bored of always eating the same thing… if it wasn’t cheesecakes it was chocolate cookies, always the same thing!
In tears and sobs, he expressed his frustration: “But Mom, there’s nothing interesting here! His mother, on the verge of despair, tried to calm him down without success, while other customers looked sideways with a disgusted look on their faces. What a rude child… they thought.
From a high corner of the store, hidden behind the lamp, watched Dulcinea, a tiny Magikita in a dress made of candy wrappers and a pointy hat adorned with a cream bow. She felt a great empathy for the child’s emotions and knew it was her time to act.
With a mischievous smile, Dulcinea waved her little wand, sprinkling a magic powder over the candies. Suddenly, the candies began to change flavors in a whimsical way. Chocolate that tasted like strawberry, candy that tasted like pizza, cakes of a thousand colors, and jelly beans that changed flavor with every bite.
Martin, surprised by the sudden change, wiped away his tears and curiously began to taste one after another. With each new taste, his anger turned to amazement and laughter. “Mom, try this, it tastes like a leather belt…. and now it looks like pistachio cream!” he exclaimed with joy.
The other customers, intrigued by the child’s joy, started tasting everything as well, choosing sweets at random and sharing their surprising experiences. No one was looking at their cell phones anymore, the store was filled with laughter and lively conversation, as everyone enjoyed the unexpected delight.
Dulcinea, from her hiding place, smiled in satisfaction at how her magic had not only calmed a tantrum, but also transformed an ordinary day into one full of surprises and shared happiness.
At the end of the day, Martin and his mother left the store with a bag full of magical candy, and the little boy promised to return soon to discover new flavors. Dulcinea, happy for a job well done, prepared for her next magical adventure, knowing that small acts of magic can bring great joy.
