El sol brillaba intensamente en la Plaza de Mayo.

The sun shone intensely in the Plaza de Mayo.

Era un caluroso día de verano en Buenos Aires.

It was a hot summer day in Buenos Aires.

A pesar del bullicio navideño y las decoraciones alegrando el ambiente, Rafael se sentía cansado.

Despite the Christmas bustle and the decorations brightening up the atmosphere, Rafael felt tired.

Era un vendedor ambulante en sus cuarenta.

He was a street vendor in his forties.

Vendía gorros, juguetes y artefactos navideños.

He sold hats, toys, and Christmas items.

Su mente estaba enfocada en ganar suficiente dinero para sus hijos en Navidad.

His mind was focused on making enough money for his kids for Christmas.

Rafael ignoraba el dolor en el pecho.

Rafael ignored the pain in his chest.

No quería admitir que algo estaba mal.

He didn't want to admit that something was wrong.

No podía permitirse un día sin trabajar.

He couldn't afford a day off work.

Miraba al cielo, tragando saliva para ignorar el malestar.

He looked at the sky, swallowing hard to ignore the discomfort.

Cerca de él, Nicolás, un chico joven con sueños de ser médico, repartía folletos a los turistas.

Near him, Nicolás, a young boy with dreams of becoming a doctor, was handing out flyers to tourists.

Ayudaba a Rafael de vez en cuando.

He helped Rafael from time to time.

En medio de la multitud, Elena paseaba disfrutando de su día libre.

Amid the crowd, Elena was strolling, enjoying her day off.

Era doctora, pero ese día había decidido olvidarse de las responsabilidades.

She was a doctor, but that day she had decided to forget about her responsibilities.

Sin embargo, no sospechaba lo que iba a suceder.

However, she didn't suspect what was about to happen.

A eso del mediodía, Rafael sintió un dolor agudo en el pecho.

Around noon, Rafael felt a sharp pain in his chest.

El mundo a su alrededor empezó a girar.

The world around him began to spin.

Todo se tornó borroso.

Everything became blurry.

Un segundo después, cayó al suelo entre sus productos.

A second later, he fell to the ground among his products.

La plaza quedó en silencio por un instante.

The plaza fell silent for a moment.

Luego, todos comenzaron a murmurar, curiosos y preocupados.

Then, everyone began to murmur, curious and worried.

Elena escuchó el revuelo.

Elena heard the commotion.

Su instinto médico despertó de inmediato.

Her medical instincts woke up immediately.

Corrió hacia Rafael, empujando suavemente a la gente.

She ran towards Rafael, gently pushing people aside.

Nicolás, al ver a su amigo en el suelo, se llenó de miedo y tensión, pero no dudó.

Nicolás, seeing his friend on the ground, was filled with fear and tension but didn't hesitate.

Se acercó rápido para ayudar.

He quickly approached to help.

Elena inclinó a Rafael con cuidado.

Elena carefully tilted Rafael.

"¿Estás bien?"

"Are you okay?"

preguntó preocupada mientras revisaba su pulso.

she asked worriedly while checking his pulse.

Nicolás, pálido, miró con esperanza.

Nicolás, pale, looked on with hope.

"¿Qué hago, doctora?

"What should I do, doctor?"

", preguntó.

he asked.

"Necesito su ayuda", respondió Elena con calma.

"I need your help," Elena responded calmly.

Le explicó cómo sostener la cabeza de Rafael.

She explained how to hold Rafael's head.

Mientras tanto, ella trataba de estabilizarlo.

Meanwhile, she tried to stabilize him.

El tiempo era crucial.

Time was crucial.

La gente a su alrededor se detuvo a mirar.

The people around them stopped to watch.

Algunos ayudaron a llamar a una ambulancia.

Some helped by calling an ambulance.

Los minutos parecían eternos.

The minutes seemed eternal.

Sin embargo, gracias a las manos expertas de Elena y al apoyo de Nicolás, Rafael empezó a respirar mejor.

However, thanks to Elena's expert hands and Nicolás’s support, Rafael began to breathe better.

Pronto, llegó la ambulancia.

Soon, the ambulance arrived.

Los paramédicos tomaron el control de la situación.

The paramedics took control of the situation.

Antes de ser llevado al hospital, Rafael abrió los ojos y susurró un débil "gracias".

Before being taken to the hospital, Rafael opened his eyes and whispered a weak "thank you."

Elena sonrió, aliviada y agradecida de haber estado allí.

Elena smiled, relieved and grateful to have been there.

Nicolás, aunque aún nervioso, sintió una determinación renovada.

Nicolás, though still nervous, felt a renewed determination.

"Quiero ser médico como usted", le dijo tímidamente a Elena.

"I want to be a doctor like you," he said shyly to Elena.

Unos días después, Rafael estaba estabilizado en el hospital, agradecido por una segunda oportunidad.

A few days later, Rafael was stable in the hospital, grateful for a second chance.

Entendió que necesitaba cuidar su salud tanto como cuidar de su familia.

He understood that he needed to take care of his health as much as taking care of his family.

Prometió no ignorar más sus síntomas y aceptar ayuda cuando fuera necesaria.

He promised not to ignore his symptoms anymore and to accept help when necessary.

Mientras tanto, Nicolás comenzó a estudiar con más empeño, motivado por la experiencia que tuvo.

Meanwhile, Nicolás began studying harder, motivated by the experience he had.

Sabía que salvar vidas era su futuro.

He knew that saving lives was his future.

La plaza volvió a llenarse de alegría y vida.

The plaza filled again with joy and life.

Las luces navideñas brillaban como siempre, recordando a todos la magia de la temporada, y la importancia de estar juntos.

The Christmas lights shone as always, reminding everyone of the magic of the season, and the importance of being together.