Episode 2:
Returning to Pacha's house, along the path drawn up the hill, Kuzko couldn't stop thinking about the kiss he had just given Malina, even he was surprised at how sweet he was with her, he would never have imagined feeling something so intense for someone other than himself, he had already confirmed to Malina that he liked her, but this time it was different, he was really sweet to her, he was really tender and he didn't think about himself at that moment, but about making her feel better and preventing her tears from running down her cheeks, because he didn't want to see her cry, she was the only girl who couldn't stand to see her like that, so beautiful, Kuzko knew he had fallen in love with her, he had liked her since he first saw her at the Academy, but now his feelings had also evolved, Malina was everything Kuzko wanted, wanting to see her happy.
Kuzko couldn't stop thinking about it as he walked to the top of the hill where, looking at Pacha's house in the distance, he once wanted to set up a holiday resort for his birthday, now he realized how foolish and truly foolish that thought was, locked up in the palace oblivious to all peasant needs, he never imagined he would have to go through that, involved in such events that had really helped him mature and realize that not everything in life was him and only because of a dismissal.
So it was strange, but he thought that Yzma had helped him indirectly like on all the previous occasions, that Yzma had never given him the right advice in her time as emperor but since his dismissal he had found that the way Yzma's plans failed was the way to educate him and give him advice indirectly from which he had learned more than when she was just his advisor and although she hadn't been very good to him and it wasn't the appropriate method, it wasn't like she had been the worst of all the advisors either, because she was the one who had been in charge of taking care of him since his father disappeared.
Slowly approaching Pacha's house, he could hear the voices of Pacha and Chicha talking from outside, they sounded quite happy, he thought, perhaps the life of a peasant was not as bad as he thought it really was, he had the comforts and although it was not the ostentatious palace in which he once lived and without servants, it was more than he had had, but what did it matter if now he no longer had any of that, except Malina, Pacha and his family, so he knocked on the door.
Chicha responded by opening the door for him.
-Kuzko, you're just in time for dinner, today I didn't make hot bugs, but a big jar of meat
Kuzko, head down, responded.
-Thanks Chicha, but I don't think I can make it today, I don't have much of an appetite.
Chicha turned to look at Pacha, who with a look told her that Kuzko was not in the best of conditions, then Chicha understood.
Pacha, seeing Kuzko's condition, decided to talk to him.
-Kuzko, you have to have something for dinner, even if it's just half a jar.
-Okay, Kuzko replied, but could I eat it in my room?
Chicha and Pacha looked at each other, then Chicha said:
-Of course Kuzko, let me prepare it.
With that Chicha headed to the kitchen.
-Kuzko, Pacha asked, do you want to talk about what happened?
-Pacha, Kuzko sighed in response, not at the moment, I've lost everything and all I have now is you two, I'm sorry if I ever wanted to put a holiday resort on top of this hill, in your house, now I realise how foolish I was.
-Kuzko, it's okay, you don't have to apologize, you understood it since then and although it took work to teach you to work as a team, you have achieved it, you have made a lot of progress since then.
-Thank you Pacha and thank you for being like a father to me, I had never had one, only servants around me who did everything I wanted, I was never questioned and what I wanted was always done, because I was the emperor, I always had been since my father got lost on his last journey.
Then Pacha understood a truth that Kuzko had never talked about before. Although his father's absence didn't affect him much, he hadn't had anyone to guide him on his path, only the servants who never questioned him. He knew at that moment that Kuzko could go even further. He was redeeming himself. He had finally understood it.
Chicha came back from the kitchen with the jar in her hand and offered it to Kuzko.
-Thank you, Kuzko, I'll go to my room if you don't mind.
And with that Kuzko left.
-Pacha, Chicha addressed her husband, we have to do something, even if Kuzko is not the best, Yzma would not be a great empress either, Kuzko began to understand this all this time, but Yzma…
-I know Chicha, we have to come up with a plan to get Kuzko back on the throne.
Tomorrow I will talk to Malina, Chicha replied, maybe she has some ideas and can help us, for now it is better to go to sleep.
With this Pacha and Chicha retired to their room.
Late at night, Kuzko looked at the hills on the horizon from the window, where the surrounding villages were located and with his arms crossed at the edge he reasoned about how everything had changed in almost two years, while before he only spent the days leading the empire from the throne and later enjoyed the days at the Academy, worrying only about himself and preventing Yzma from transforming him into a different animal, now everything had changed after being transformed into a llama for the first time, having to graduate from the Academy and losing the throne.
He felt guilty about what had happened, because he had many opportunities to avoid it, always counting on the help of his friends, he was so close to achieving his most cherished wish, and finally he ended up stumbling because of something so simple, his narcissism and everything that had happened, it was finally because of himself, that he had caused most of the problems and had created so many complex situations around him, even despising any help that would have been offered to him and any hand shaken, being all, because of his selfishness.
So Kuzko, reflecting deeply with his gaze fixed on the stars of that endless night, realized that the only solution was to learn to think of others and not just himself, learn to share and collaborate, to work as a team and not to be arrogant, not having recognized his weaknesses was the peak that led him to such a situation in which he found himself, now he knew and thought that when he had redeemed himself, the world had changed and he had felt better than before, he clearly discovered his feelings for Malina, he learned from her friendship with Pacha and even made friends with whom he considered inferior, then Kuzko, before going to sleep and after finishing his jar of meat, knew that he would not get any further if he did not change his attitude.
Meanwhile at the Palace
After spending two hours choosing the new purple tapestry to cover the palace walls, Yzma headed to Kronk, eager to celebrate.
-Finally Kronk, I did it hahaha, I'm finally the empress and Kuzko can't take the throne from me! Yzma said enthusiastically to Kronk on top of the throne, with Kronk at her side, where Yzma always wanted to be.
-Well, Kronk hesitated for a moment, actually if they can take the throne from you, you see, Kuzko had no problem because he was young and still had to choose a wife to formalize the empire, but Yzma, you should be married to follow clause number 163 to keep the throne, section 6.
- What!? Yzma shouted angrily, A wedding?
- Yes, a wedding Yzma, so that you can be the empress and there will be an emperor too.
- Okay, yes, I understand, another formula is what I need, thinking Yzma nodded, but Kronk, Yzma said somewhat desperately, last time I didn't need a wedding, I just crowned myself empress.
- Well, that was because Kuzko had supposedly died and an emperor was urgently needed, although your reign at that time did not last very long, if it had lasted longer you might have needed to get married, I'm surprised you didn't read the rules, Kronk replied intelligently.
-Well yes... just a wedding, right? A husband? I know how to do it... To the secret laboratory!
-Hey, it's not so secret anymore Yzma, it's your palace now, Kronk replied, intrigued.
-Oh right, to the not-so-secret lab!
After Kronk pulled the wrong lever and then pulled the right lever, gliding down the roller coaster into the secret lab, and high-fiving, Yzma walked over to her lab table with mixtures in preparation and continued.
-I got it, Yzma said enthusiastically, first I'll talk to Ramon about it, he'll help me with the evil plan by marrying me and…
-Yzma, Ramon isn't too young for you? Kronk interrupted, confused.
-Yes, it is, but, Yzma nodded confused… Well, I think I could create a formula to make him bigger and marry me, but the formula won't last long so it can't be a very long wedding, maybe we can even cut the cake…
-Well, Kronk replied, that sounds good, but what are you going to do next, when I get back to normal?
-Well, I'll be widowed hahaha, it will be a very short marriage and..., Yzma thought for a moment and added, no, that wouldn't be fair to Ramón, so I could just marry Kuzko and then get rid of him hahaha.
- Wouldn't it have been better to do that from the beginning? Kronk asked.
-Well yes, said Yzma, but Kuzko would not have married me unless I was Malina and… That's it Kronk! I will become Malina, I will marry Kuzko and I will be an empress officially and then I will be a widow hahaha, it's brilliant, brilliant, brilliant!, said Yzma enthusiastically.
- And how will the kingdom recognize you if you are Malina and not Yzma? Kronk continued to question.
-Well... ah, I haven't polished the details, but... Yzma thought for a while and then added, you're right Kronk, that would be very complicated, it would be easier to marry Ramón by making myself younger with the elixir of youth that we found on that vacation, that way I won't stop being so beautiful and the kingdom will be mine hahaha
-Sounds better to me, Kronk nodded, plus it's less complicated.
-So that's it Kronk, I need you to go get all the liquid you can of the elixir of youth, so I can create a stronger dose and get married, well, for now I need to continue choosing the type of tablecloth for the royal table, ah there are so many different types that I don't know which one.
-Then I'll go get the elixir, in the morning of course, said Kronk excitedly.
-Sure, but mark your departure and tomorrow you restart the search, I'm not paying you to sleep, Yzma confirmed.
-Of course Yzma! Elixir of youth, here I come, of course after sleeping! Kronk answered with more enthusiasm.
And with that, they headed out of the lab, in order to continue with their plans for the next day.
The next morning at the Academy, Professor Moleguaco continued with his class.
-Okay class, first I will take attendance and then we will see this week's topic which will be the history of Kuzko's Empire, well then taking attendance in order of national importance, Kuzko...
Nobody answered
-Kuzko!
-…
-Kuzko!, he said for the third time and turned to look at his seat, but Kuzko was not there, Has anyone seen Kuzko?
-Here I am, Mr. Moleguaco, sorry I'm late, Kuzko replied from the entrance of the living room.
-Oh there you are, let me guess... a skunk got into your closet again?
-No, Mr. Moleguaco, I just didn't feel like coming to class, Kuzko replied without enthusiasm.
-As always, Moleguaco replied, well, he addressed the class, I will stop taking attendance, Kuzko put me off, so take out your history book and open it to page 82, that is where the history of the Empire begins, as you know the empire was founded…
While Mr. Moleguaco continued with his class, Kuzko headed to his seat
-Kuzko, how are you? Malina asked him, who was sitting in front of him.
-Hi Malina, I feel better now, said Kuzko without enthusiasm, but with nothing to lose, what was the point of going to class?
-Kuzko, don't say that, Malina replied, last night I was worried because you weren't coming, I've come up with a plan to help you return the throne and I was talking to Kronk in the morning before classes, I think I've found a way.
-Oh yeah, I don't know if it matters now, Kuzko said without much desire to continue with it.
- Kuzko! It is important that you return to the palace, and that you become emperor.
- What for? To put a holiday resort in Pacha's house? Kuzko said sarcastically.
- Kuzko! It's not for that, it's that you would be a better emperor than Yzma will be
Kuzko was about to respond to Malina with some selfish argument on his part, but at that moment.
- Young people! interrupted Mr. Moleguaco, I'm not surprised by you Kuzko, but Malina, he said worriedly, you're not paying attention in class.
-I'm sorry Mr. Moleguaco, Malina replied, Kuzko and I have to settle a pending matter.
-Does it have to do with Yzma being the new empress? Moleguaco replied, okay, but finishing the class and continuing, let us remember that the empire was built on so many emperors and not on empresses because a marriage was needed to make it work, since since ancient times, that was how empires were formally consolidated, the union of a marriage and a subsequent heir achieved the official consolidation of the empire, the laws tell us that it is not possible to lead an empire without a wife unless the emperor has an heir.
-That's what I talked to Kronk about this morning, Malina told Kuzko, Yzma hasn't gotten married yet and if she doesn't in a week, the kingdom will be left adrift.
- Get married? And who would want to marry that dinosaur antique? Kuzko said mockingly.
-Exactly that Kuzko, if she doesn't marry, the kingdom will return to yours, because there will be no one else to lead it, the only thing we have to do is prevent Yzma from marrying anyone and in a week, the kingdom will return to you, with emotion, Malina answered.
-But young people, continued Mr. Moleguaco with his class, even Kuzko had needed a wife if he had been crowned emperor in the end, since he would only have until he was 20 years old to consolidate a marriage or else he would still lose the kingdom unless Kuzko's father returned.
-My father, Kuzko said to himself, which whisper Malina heard and after this, Kuzko decided to immerse himself in a comic strip of Pajama Llama.
-Kuzko, Malina just looked at him sadly, knowing that the subject affected him more.
Outside of class, in the school's office
Yzma turned into the director Amzy returned to her old desk to pick up some papers she had left in a hurry the day before, she still wondered if Kuzko would be a problem for her evil plans she had in mind, but she concluded that for now it was more important that Kronk, finishing classes, stock up on his elixir to become young and marry Ramón, while Yzma looked for her papers, she was still waiting for Ramón to be able to talk to him about her plan, everything was so brilliant, she thought, while she sketched a smile to herself.
So almost at the end of his search, there was a knock on his door and sure enough it was Ramón.
-Director Amzy sent me to speak, Ramón asked with intrigue.
-Of course, Ramón, as you know I like to choose you because you are evil and treacherous like me, even if you don't admit it.
-Director Amzy, I don't know what you're talking about, I... I try to overcome Ramón.
-Skip the formalities, Yzma said, I know it and you know it, there's no need to admit it, well, I called you because I need you for the last of my plans and I know you'll love the plan because you don't like Kuzko either and you like to see him suffer.
-Director Amzy, I don't… Ramon responded quickly.
-Okay, let me tell you the plan, as you know the emperor or empress needs to be married before the age of 20 and well, I'm a few springs too old for that, but I still have a week to finish my plans, so I need you to marry me, of course, with a younger me from an elixir that Kronk will get me, what do you say, I'm done Yzma?
- Well, the plan doesn't sound very elaborate, Ramón replied, but I like it, although, doubtfully, I continued, what do I gain from all this? I'm not interested in being emperor.
-I knew you would get to that part, well, after I married you, we would fake your death and with that you would be free of the throne, I know you have an interest in Malina and I have some passions of love among my things, I can make her finally despise Kuzko and choose you.
-Oh Malina for me, but she already has an interest in me… Ramón questioned.
-I know, but not completely, he is still debating between you and Kuzko, ah, the love of young people, well Yzma continued, I can make him choose you instead of Kuzko, you will not let this opportunity pass, or will you, Yzma finished.
-Of course not, Ramón smiled slyly, So what do I have to do from now on?
-For now nothing, I'll send you to talk later, for now I need that elixir.
-Ok my beautiful lady, I'll be leaving then and with that Ramón turned around and left the room.
As he was leaving, Kronk came running through the door.
- Principal Amzy! Principal Amzy! We have a school food emergency. It does not contain the nutrients necessary for a healthy diet.
-Kronk, Izma replied, no one cares about that, you better concentrate on finding the elixir of youth that I asked you for, she replied irritatedly.
-Oh, that's just what Yzma told me last night, as you know, Director, that...
- Because Kronk, Izma interrupted, I am Yzma! And with that she removed her current director clothes to stay in Izma's usual ones.
-Oh Yzma, be more careful, Director Amzy might be listening to us.
Izma didn't say anything and just rolled her eyes.
-Well Kronk, don't forget to go to the exit for my elixir, we are close to achieving it completely and I already spoke with Ramón
-Are you going to replace me again? Kronk asked worriedly.
- No! He will only marry me as we agreed, remember?
-Oh right, we're already at recess, I'll go back to talk to Matta, but when I'm done I'll go get the elixir.
-Good! Then now I will return to the palace to choose the cord that should accompany the curtains, ah, this thing of being empress is exhausting.
With that, Kronk returned to the school cafeteria and Yzma, after collecting her papers, headed to the palace.
Already in the dining room, Kronk was talking with Matta about the nutritional food that the students should try and how this would benefit their health, while at the other end of the dining room, sitting at a table, were Malina and Kuzko eating their food, Kuzko without much enthusiasm continued with his lunch and Malina continued telling him about the plan she was devising.
-So like I was telling you in class, Malina continued, Yzma only has one week to get married and I'm sure she already knows it, we just have to interrupt her wedding and avoid it, she won't have more time to plan another one and that way we'll be victorious, what do you say Kuzko?
Kuzko did not answer
-Kuzko! Malina raises her voice, I'm telling you my plan, I reproach him.
-That's a good idea, Kuzko finally answered, but how are we going to know when Yzma will get married and with whom? he asked.
- Well, I hadn't planned that, but it's the Empress's wedding, we'll find out eventually, Malina replied animatedly.
-I'm still wondering if there's another dinosaur alive who wants to marry Yzma, Kuzko added to himself.
Just Malina was about to reprimand him for his comment when Kronk approached the table.
- Guys, how are you?, said Kronk excitedly, Have you noticed that the school food is not well balanced? They need spinach on the menu, he said without paying much attention to the situation.
-Hi Kronk, Malina replied, we're still having lunch, sit down, I was telling Kuzko about our plans to avoid Yzma's wedding, thanks for telling me that she wanted to get married.
-Oh, you're welcome, Kronk replied doubtfully.
-So, Malina continued, have you learned more information about Izma's wedding?
-I…, nothing much, just that he is looking for someone to marry, Kronk lied.
-I see, Malina replied.
-The Cretaceous is a long way away, Kuzko joked.
- Kuzko! This is serious, Malina reproached him, we need to know who she is going to marry, to see if we can dissuade that person from marrying her.
-I highly doubt anyone would want to be with her unless it was to obtain the throne, said Kuzko without paying attention to his words, no one here is interested in the throne more than me and even if it were the last option, I would not marry Yzma, added Kuzko very determinedly.
-That's good, because Yzma wouldn't want to marry you either, Kronk mentioned remembering Yzma's words, it's not like I know who Yzma would want to marry and... Kronk was speechless, it's time, I have to go prepare empanadas, nervous, he concluded and left.
-Kronk wait! Malina shouted as she watched him leave.
-Leave him, Kronk may be our friend, but he is also Yzma's assistant, Kuzko finished, well actually I doubt he is still my friend, I was also very wrong about him, he argued with his head down.
-Don't say that, he's still your friend too, Malina looked him in the eyes, I guess he's just nervous.
- To reveal his plans? Kronk has never hurt me, but he must be tired of me and this must be his way of getting revenge.
-Don't say that, Kronk wouldn't hurt you, Malina replied.
-Now I'm not so sure anymore, the only thing I do know is that I owe him an apology, having finished his meal, he continued, now Malina, if you'll excuse me, I have to go talk to him, it's the least I can do.
Malina knew that Kuzko hadn't improved much since yesterday, it worried her, but she didn't stop him either because she wasn't very sure about Kronk, Kuzko had been mean to him several times, but their relationship had improved, she thought, she hoped that Kronk didn't have any resentments with Kuzko and she planned to talk to him later.
Kuzko placed his tray in the dining rooms as he left the classroom, and then in the hallways he headed towards the last place where he had seen Kronk leave, he continued walking down the corridor and saw Kronk in the distance, who was at his locker and approached him determined to apologize.
-Kronk, hey, you have a minute.
-Hi Kuzko, I... Kronk looked distracted, closed his locker and continued, What do you need?
-I... Kronk, I wanted to apologize to you for how badly I've treated you all this time, at first you were just Yzma's assistant but over time you became my friend and I haven't treated you in the best way, I admit it, that's why Kronk, I wanted to apologize, I know it's not the best way but, after losing the throne I realized that you weren't so bad after all, you were just Yzma's assistant and the mastermind was always Yzma, I'm sorry for treating you so badly.
Kronk felt guilty because despite what had happened the previous week and Kuzko's apology, he didn't want to hurt her anymore and now he found himself continuing to help Yzma with her plan to get married, he felt divided and didn't know what to do, hesitant, he sought advice on his shoulders to which, in the same way, they only limited themselves to fighting each other and arguing over cakes, without resolving it, he ran them away.
-Kuzko I… not knowing what to say to him Kronk interrupted himself
At that moment the school bell rang with the return from recess, then continued
-Oh the bell, it's time to go back to school
-Yes, I understand and a dejected Kuzko let himself be seen
-Well I... I must go, Kronk ended the conversation.
Kronk left with many doubts in his head, he knew he had to go for Izma's elixir of youth when he finished school but now he was not so sure anymore, although he had promised Yzma that he would, he decided to get the elixir and help Kuzko later, he also never wanted to hurt him since Yzma's first assignment, so now he also wanted to help him, he was a good person, he reflected, he had changed since then, Kronk knew that he could help him through Malina, but for now he did not dare to face Kuzko, after his apology, he had realized the enormous damage he had done to the 19 year old.
Kuzko returned to the living room with no more enthusiasm than before. The bell had rang without getting a response from Kronk and confirmed his suspicions. Reasoning from their friendship, he concluded that his relationship with Kronk was damaged and he deserved it.
After finishing school, Kronk quickly left the classroom trying to avoid Kuzko and went to the lockers. Malina, who had not had more time to talk to Kuzko, went to him to find out what had happened after lunchtime. She was worried because Kuzko had returned in low spirits and Malina feared the worst.
-Kuzko, what happened between you and Kronk?
-Malina, it wasn't very good, Kronk despises me, I apologized to him, but he just left.
-Oh Kuzko, but in the morning he was fine, I talked to him and he told me Yzma's plans.
-Maybe with you, he replied, but I really hurt him, even though I helped Yzma all this time.
Malina was just a little sad, she would talk to Kronk to fix the situation, she needed to clear it up.
After that, Kuzko got up from his seat and headed for the exit of the room.
In the palace
Izma now continued choosing the new carpet that would decorate the main throne room, the yellow and reddish tones that Kuzko had handled never pleased her, above all she preferred purple, now finally the kingdom would have her touch and with it she could invite her former classmates, all those who despised her, she would also invite them to see her crowned empress and finally her mother Azma, would finally be proud of her, she would have managed to be empress as her mother would always have wanted, while she thought, she reflected.
-By this time Kronk should already be on his way to the elixir of youth, hahaha, getting closer to the throne definitely.
And with that I continue looking at carpet tapestries that would be the new decoration of the palace.
In the market
Malina continued on her way as she crossed the city market, she was near Mudka's where her friend worked, so she went to the restaurant to talk to Yatta about what had happened, she needed to talk to someone.
Upon entering the room, he could see her from a distance, but he sat at one of the tables waiting for her to appear, then at that moment he dazzled one of the most handsome men in the entire school, in the distance, eating a bowl of soup was Ramón.
Malina couldn't believe it, usually after school Ramón would disappear from sight, he almost never went to Mudka's, who knows why, but now he was here, he was sitting a few meters away from her, Malina couldn't believe it, the most handsome boy in school and he was alone, then at that moment Ramón looked up and greeted her from a distance.
-Oh Malina, how lucky to see you here
Malina, holding her breath, was stunned by the boy's positive response, then added:
-Oh hello Ramon, nice to see you,
-Malina, come here. Did you just arrive? Let's eat together.
Malina couldn't believe it, she had just forgotten the reason why she was in that restaurant, so she got up from the table and met Ramón.
-Oh, how pretty you look today, said Ramón, it's a pleasure to have you here accompanying my meal, I haven't been here long.
Malina got nervous at his flattery.
-Ramón, I, yes... well...
-Okay, Yatta will be here soon to serve us, I had just entered the kitchen when you arrived, oh look, there he is
Malina looked to the side and saw Yatta approaching them.
-Malina, hello, what are you going to order?
-Serve me a plate of salad and juice
- Good choice, Yatta replied, I'll be back in a moment.
Then Ramon went to Malina
-I know I don't usually come to this place and I decided to stop by here to look for you later, but I didn't think I would find you here.
Malina looked at him without knowing what to say, Ramón continued
-You know, it's not long before school graduation, I'm sure a beautiful girl like you has already decided her path but I wanted to tell you Malina that...
-Here is your order, Yatta interrupted.
-Thank you Yatta, Malina replied, feeling sorry for the brief interruption by the girl who had not noticed the situation.
-Let's eat for a while Malina, how was your day? Ramon asked.
-Oh well, although with some problems, you know,… she was silent for a moment, not knowing whether to mention her plans with Kuzko and Kronk, she didn't want to bore him with that.
- Problems? Ramón looked at her curiously.
-Some school stuff, Malina quickly answered, feeling nervous about how close they were in conversation.
-Oh I see, Ramón didn't seem to notice Malina's change of subject.
-You said you would come and find me later, I ask.
-Sure, I'd like to tell you something important, if you wouldn't mind going for a walk after we finish eating? He smiled at her.
-Oh yeah, no problem no, yeah, it's okay, I hesitate
Then let's eat for a while, said Ramón as he looked at her gallantly and turned his gaze back to his soup.
-Cl..sure… Malina felt nervous, this was something she clearly didn't expect.
After finishing their meals at Mudka's they crossed the market and headed towards the hills on the way to Malina's house whom Ramón decided to accompany, while they walked Ramón decided to continue with his previous topic.
-As I was saying, Malina, you are a very beautiful woman, you always get the best grades and you put a lot of effort into helping you and your friends and I wanted to tell you that…
Ramón looked at Malina more intensely as he stopped, he knew he had managed to captivate her, he liked her, she was pretty above all the other students at the Academy, he didn't want to waste any more time without first telling her what he felt, Kuzko had been very close to her, but he also had a chance, he told himself.
-I've always liked you.
Ramón sketched a most gallant smile,
-Since I arrived at this school I had not seen a girl as beautiful as you…
Malina's heart kept beating hard, she felt embarrassed and felt her cheeks turn red, it was a dream come true, Ramón was there, declaring his love to her, telling her that he had liked her before, she definitely wasn't expecting this when she decided to enter Mudka's, it was unexpected but very nice, they had already had a date that wasn't a date before but it didn't seem like it was going to go any further since then and then here he was, Ramón declaring his love, Malina felt herself faint.
Then Malina remembered the kiss she shared with Kuzko the night before and that brought her back to reality.
-Ramon, I…
-Okay, you don't have to give me an answer now.
Ramón put his hand on Malina's cheek and she felt herself tremble, then he approached tenderly and gave Malina a light kiss on the cheek, smiling at her gallantly as he left.