When someone gives you a gift you'll treasure forever, just before walking out of your life.

‘“I’ll never forget what you did for me tonight,” she said, undoing the star-shaped brooch from her jacket. She pushed it in my hand.
“I know you’ve always liked it. May this guide you to a bright future,” she said, pulled me into a quick hug and hurried off towards her platform.
I stood there frozen, tears streaming from my face, staring after her, waiting for her to turn back. She never did.