María Vargas, mother of 8-year-old Sofía, daughter of Cuban singer Alexander Delgado, recently shared a heartwarming video capturing the fulfillment of a long-awaited promise: gifting Sofía a puppy. The touching post quickly garnered attention on social media as it showcased Sofía's delight upon receiving the new family member, a beautiful Shih Tzu puppy that will accompany her on her adventures. Proudly, Vargas revealed in the comments that Sofía has decided to name her new furry friend Canela.
This joyful occasion comes with a poignant backstory. Following Sofía's birthday in September, María Vargas disclosed in a video that Sofía had been left waiting for a promised call from her father, Alexander Delgado. While Delgado did publicly acknowledge her birthday with a post of old photos on Instagram, he failed to make the personal call Sofía had anticipated. Moreover, the young girl continued to wait for a puppy that Delgado had promised over six months prior.
Unfulfilled Promises and Emotional Turmoil
Vargas explained, "Sofi was left waiting for him to call. He had promised her a gift that he would bring. Six months ago, he promised her a puppy, and she's been waiting all this time. But it didn't happen; he couldn't call. I imagine he's busy and couldn't make it. Who am I to judge?" This statement revealed the young girl's disappointment and longing.
María Vargas ultimately decided to take matters into her own hands, ensuring her daughter's happiness by fulfilling the promise herself. The act of presenting Sofía with the puppy symbolized not just a loving gesture but also brought closure to the prolonged anticipation that had left the child yearning.
Public Reactions and Family Dynamics
Following the video's release, several of María's followers recalled her previous comments, expressing sentiments such as, "Thank God the puppy her dad was supposed to give never arrived, but God gave her another father who delivered," and "Finally, my precious girl has her puppy she longed for." Others criticized Delgado, saying, "Shame on the absent biological father, so much fuss about opening his new restaurant but neglects children outside his current marriage. He promised that gift to his beautiful daughter and never fulfilled it. Karma is real."
The relationship between Alexander Delgado and María Vargas has been fraught with tension since the Gente de Zona member recognized Sofía as his daughter in 2017, following a legal paternity dispute. Despite occasional efforts to bridge the gap, such as shared moments between Alexander and Sofía on social media, incidents like this highlight ongoing challenges within the family dynamic.