Chronology of an Unfinished Event - Cronología de un suceso inacabado
An Unfinished Event It is midnight. The streets are deserted, and I set out for a walk beneath the light of the full moon. The scent of jasmine fills the air, and I feel wonderfully at peace. Everything is silent. The city lies asleep after the long day. Suddenly, I hear a sharp click. Then something strikes my head. A thin stream of warm blood trickles over my left eyelid, blurring my vision. My head feels as though it is about to burst. When I come to, I find myself lying on the ground in a pool of blood. I press my left hand against the wound, trying to ease the pain, but the warm blood keeps pouring out uncontrollably. I hear footsteps. I call for help. Someone approaches. His face is covered with a handkerchief. He bends over me and asks, "How are you?" "Please... help me. I'm hurt." The stranger straightens up and walks away. I shout after him desperately. "Call an ambulance... please!" He keeps walking at an unhurried pace. T...