December 24th — 9:02 a.m.
Miguel
😟
Rosa... can you work for me today? It is very important 😟
A1 chat story
El Turno de Nochebuena
On Christmas Eve, Rosa is asked by her coworker Miguel to cover his shift at the supermarket — but he won't say why. As she breaks the news to her worried mom, a surprising photo reveals Miguel's secret.
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Rosa
😳
What? Miguel, today is Christmas Eve 😳
Miguel
Yes, I know. I'm very sorry.
Rosa
Why can't you work?
Miguel
🙈
It's a secret 🙈
Rosa
😤
A secret?? Miguel, no 😤
Miguel
Please Rosa. It's very important to me. Very, very important.
Rosa
My family is at home today...
Miguel
🙏
I know. You are a very good person, Rosa 🙏
Rosa
ugh... ok. I'll work from 5 to 10.
Miguel
😭❤️
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! 😭❤️
Rosa closes the chat with Miguel. She opens a new chat — with her mom.
Chat with Mom
Rosa
Mom... I have bad news.
Mamá
What's wrong, my love?
Rosa
I'm working today. At the supermarket. From 5 to 10.
Mamá
😢
Today? But Rosa, it's Christmas Eve 😢
Rosa
I know, Mom. I'm sorry.
Mamá
Voice message
Rosa
🤞
Yes, Mom. I'm leaving at 10. I promise! 🤞
Mamá
❤️
Fine. I'll wait for you. ❤️
5 hours later — 5:00 p.m.
That afternoon, Rosa puts on her work uniform and heads to the supermarket. At 5 p.m. her shift begins. She and Miguel's manager are surprised to see her — but say nothing. Hours pass slowly.
Chat with Miguel
Rosa
Miguel. I'm at work. Where are you?
Miguel
🍽️
At a restaurant 🍽️
Rosa
A restaurant? On Christmas Eve?
Miguel
Yes. With Lucía.
Rosa
Lucía?? Your girlfriend?
Miguel
Yes. Look.
Miguel
Rosa
😱😱😱
Rosa
Are you going to... propose? Tonight!
Miguel
😅
Yes 😅 That's why it's a secret. Lucía doesn't know.
Rosa
😭
ok ok ok. I'm not angry. I'm... happy 😭
Miguel
💙
haha thanks Rosa. You're the best 💙
Rosa
🤞🤞🤞
Good luck! 🤞🤞🤞
10:00 p.m.
Rosa works the rest of her shift with a big smile. At 10 p.m., she takes off her uniform and rushes out into the cold Christmas Eve night.
Chat with Mom
Rosa
🚶♀️
Mom, I'm heading home now. 🚶♀️
Mamá
❤️
Great! Dinner is ready. We're waiting for you ❤️
Miguel
Voice message
Rosa
😭😭😭 🎉🥂
😭😭😭 Merry Christmas Miguel! Congratulations! 🎉🥂
Rosa
Voice message
Rosa: Mom, are you there? Mom: Yes, yes, I'm here. Where are you? Rosa: I'm close. One minute. Mom, I have news! Mom: What news? Rosa: Miguel and Lucía... they're getting married! Mom: No! Really? Rosa: Yes! That's why I'm working today. It's a Christmas Eve secret! Mom: Oh, how lovely. How lovely. Come quickly, Rosa. Rosa: Yes, I'm coming Mom. I'm coming. Merry Christmas!
Rosa arrives home at 10:25 p.m. The table is full of food. Her parents are waiting at the door. She is late — but she is there.
Mamá
🎄❤️
Merry Christmas, my love. 🎄❤️
Alex
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