Six thousand kilometers from your heart

The city of Toronto witnessed the rebirth of spring with the same magic it had always held. Trees blossomed, streets filled with color and life, and in the midst of this scenery, two young people walked together. Lucía Alcántara, with her brown hair billowing in the wind and her melodious laughter, was the embodiment of youth and beauty. By her side, Juan Ignacio Bermúdez, with his dreamy gaze and green eyes, walked hand in hand with the girl who had stolen his heart since they were children. Lucía and Juan Ignacio had known each other since childhood. Their parents were lifelong friends who had immigrated from Mexico to Toronto when they were only 5 and 7 years old, respectively. Their parents believed that as they grew up, Lucía and Juan Ignacio would become a beautiful couple, their closeness making them more than friends, almost family. But destiny, with its touch of irony, wove a path full of challenges. "Lucy, can you imagine living together someday?" Juan Ignacio asked, looking at the horizon with a smile. "Yes, Juanchi, it would be a dream come true," Lucía replied, her eyes shining with anticipation. They walked together through the park, enjoying the afternoon sun and each other's company. Life was simple and full of promises. However, like all stories, Lucía and Juan Ignacio were destined to face trial. The day Juan Ignacio turned 18 marked a turning point in their lives. He had received an offer he couldn't refuse: a scholarship to study music in Amsterdam and a job opportunity that would bring him one step closer to his dream of becoming a music star. "Lucy, I can't believe it. I've been offered a scholarship and a contract to work in Amsterdam. It's the opportunity I've always dreamed of," Juan Ignacio said, looking at Lucía with excitement and anticipation in his eyes. Lucía nodded, trying to keep a smile on her face, though deep inside, she felt her world crumble. "That's wonderful, Juanchi. I'm so happy for you." Days flew by, and the moment of parting was rapidly approaching. Lucía and Juan Ignacio spent many nights discussing how they would maintain their long-distance relationship, their plans for the future, and how they would someday be together in Amsterdam. But the reality turned out to be more complicated than they had imagined. Finally, the day of departure arrived. The airport was filled with mixed emotions. Lucía looked at Juan Ignacio, his determined yet sad green eyes. "I'm going to miss you so much, Juanchi." Juan Ignacio hugged her tightly and gave her a kiss on the forehead. "I'm going to miss you too, Lucy." Lucía nodded, knowing she couldn't ask him to give up his dream for her. They said their goodbyes with tears in their eyes, and Juan Ignacio headed to Amsterdam, leaving behind the girl who still held a place in his heart. Months turned into years, and the distance between Lucía and Juan Ignacio grew larger every day. Despite their promises to maintain their relationship, time and distance began to wear on their love. Video calls became less frequent, and w******p messages were reduced to monosyllables and emojis. Lucía followed Juan Ignacio's concerts in Amsterdam through his i********:, watching him become a successful musician. But in her heart, something was changing. One day, as she looked at pictures of Juan Ignacio on stage, a feeling of loneliness and sadness overwhelmed her. Lucía realized that the distance had left a void of six thousand kilometers between their hearts, but despite the distance and separation, her love for Juan Ignacio did not fade. On the other side of the world, Juan Ignacio had noticed for some months that his long-distance love was turning into just a first youthful love, one he decided to forget. His commitments and carefree life didn't fit with the sweet illusions he had shared with Lucía. Neither of them had uttered the word "end." They remained friends, but for Lucía, it meant much more. And so, after a period of occasional denials and evasiveness on Juan Ignacio's part, Lucía made a decision that would change their lives completely. She worked hard and earned a scholarship at the University of Amsterdam to study Audiovisual Arts, combining her passion for art with the possibility of being near Juan Ignacio, creating her videos, and fulfilling her dream of love. What she didn't know was that her arrival in Amsterdam would trigger a series of events that would challenge their long-distance love and throw her into a world of unexpected coincidences and challenges. Lucía landed in Amsterdam with a massive suitcase filled with dreams and two carry-on bags loaded with expectations. With her heart pounding in her chest, she finally arrived at the white door of the apartment she knew Juan Ignacio occupied in the city of canals. It had become a surprise she had planned for her beloved, but what she found on the threshold of that door was not what she expected. Inside the apartment, Juan Ignacio was in a hurry, buttoning his shirt as he spoke to someone. Believing it was Luis Andrés, his music producer, who had promised to pick him up, he opened the door without looking. "I'm almost ready, Luis Andrés," Juan Ignacio said, not paying attention to the person at the door. However, when his eyes fell on the unexpected visitor, surprise made him unbutton his shirt. The smile that had been on his face disappeared. Lucía, her face lit up with joy at having arrived in Amsterdam, stood at the door, looking at Juan Ignacio. But what took her breath away was the figure of Jen, a stunning blonde model who was half-dressed behind Juan Ignacio. "What's going on here?" Lucía whispered with a trembling voice, feeling her world crumble. The tension in the room was palpable. Juan Ignacio tried to explain, but the words seemed to elude him. Jen looked at Lucía with a defiant expression. "Lucía... What are you doing here?" Juan Ignacio asked, struggling to find the right words. Lucía's gaze shifted to the blonde, and she seemed to ignore her, asking Juan Ignacio, "And who is she, honey?" Juan Ignacio didn't hear or try to ignore her: "Lucía, let me explain..." He didn't know why she was there and not in Toronto and why if he believed their relationship had already ended, he felt so much remorse. Tension filled the room as Jen began to gather her clothes, visibly uncomfortable with the situation. But for Lucía, words no longer mattered. The reality was that her boyfriend was with another woman, and the explanations sounded hollow. Before she could say more, Lucía took a step back, tears in her eyes and a broken heart. "I don't need an explanation. I think it was a mistake to come without warning," she murmured as she left the room and his life. She ran out of the building with her suitcases, with no clear direction, feeling the pain of betrayal burning in her chest. Her tears mingled with the rain that had started to fall, soaking her clothes and her face. Meanwhile, in the building's parking lot, an oblivious Luis Andrés maneuvered his car. He was unaware of what was happening inside. However, when Lucía ran out of the building, he didn't see her. Lucía looked at Luis Andrés, her almond-shaped eyes showing the sadness and anger she felt at that moment. She was upset by the unpleasant surprise she had found in Juan Ignacio's apartment and had no patience to deal with a stranger in her current state of mind. Luis Andrés, on the other hand, looked at her with suspicion, thinking he had encountered a woman who seemed to be in the middle of a domestic dispute. Luis Andrés got out of his car, a concerned expression on his face. The sudden braking had prevented a tragedy, and Lucía found herself face to face with the man. "Oh my God, are you okay?" Luis Andrés asked with irritation and concern. Lucía nodded weakly, still feeling hurt and overwhelmed by everything that had just happened. She had no idea who the man in front of her was, but at that moment, she didn't want anyone's pity. She wiped her tears away with her hand and decided it was time to leave. She wasn't going to stay there to be judged by a stranger. "I'm fine, thank you," Lucía muttered coldly, and she walked to the sidewalk, carrying her suitcases with determination. Luis Andrés watched her walk away, feeling confused by the situation. He didn't entirely understand what he had just witnessed, but it was clear that Lucía had left the building angry and hurt. Meanwhile, in Juan Ignacio's apartment, the argument with Jen had reached its peak. Shouting and accusations filled the room, and the tension between them was palpable. Jen was furious about Lucía's unexpected arrival and not knowing she existed. "I can't believe you're doing this to me, Juan Ignacio!" Jen exclaimed, tears in her eyes. "How could you not mention that you had a girlfriend?" Juan Ignacio, visibly agitated as well, replied, "It's not that, Jen! We broke up, or at least I think so, Jen! You're making things more complicated. She lives in Toronto and surely came here just for... I don't know why she came, but don't blow this out of proportion." The argument continued, while Luis Andrés made his way up the building, unaware of what was happening inside. Finally, he met Juan Ignacio, who looked exhausted and frustrated, and a furious Jen who left the room, her long blonde hair swaying with annoyance as she went. "What on earth is going on here?" Luis Andrés asked, unable to hide his surprise. Juan Ignacio sighed, running a hand through his disheveled hair. "It's a mess, Luis Andrés. Lucía, my former girlfriend from Toronto, arrived unannounced. She found me here with Jen, and everything turned chaotic." Luis Andrés frowned, remembering the encounter he had with the young woman with suitcases in the parking lot. "Lucía? Is she the girl I nearly ran over?" He wondered to himself. Juan Ignacio nodded, a pained look in his green eyes. "Yes, Lucía! It seems she's here to stay, and I don't know what to do. Jen is furious, and I... I don't know if I'll ever be able to explain what's really happening." Meanwhile, Lucía walked through the streets of Amsterdam, drenched by the rain and overwhelmed by confusion. She didn't know where to go or in whom to confide. She had left Juan Ignacio, the love of her life, in the midst of a painful and humiliating situation. Her tears mixed with the raindrops as she tried to find shelter to collect her thoughts.