I met Kumkum at a children’s home in Delhi. It is a home children who are sick are provided treatment and care before (send) to some other orphanage. Kumkum was 7 years old, and a very brave soul. Despite suffering from tuberculosis(肺结核), I never saw crying. She had lost her parents and was struggling herself through this terrible disease.
Upon meeting, we took an instant liking each other. Every Saturday I would visit Kumkum and play with her. She would love to sit on my lap. It was one such moment that the child felt like (kiss) me... and I suddenly remembered that she was suffering from tuberculosis which is a communicable(传染性的)disease. I tried to stop her she really wanted to show her affection for me, so I overcame my fear and let her place the gentle and sweet kiss on my cheek that I ever had.
Although I overcame my fear at that moment, I (not forgive) myself ever since for refusing her (initial). Although the child kissed me, I think she sensed my hesitation she has never kissed me again. I will never forget that the most beautiful thing in this world is a child’s kiss... so full of love and innocence.