In that moment, Sofía realized she had been living in the spaces between her counts, missing out on the beauty that could unfold. Maybe it was time to start a new count, one that included Mateo, the blonde neighbor who had brought light into her life.
As the sun dipped below the horizon, Sofía counted it, marking another day on her imaginary calendar. She wondered if Mateo noticed her watching him. He'd sometimes glance over, their eyes locking in a silent understanding. Contando atardeceres - La Vecina Rubia.epub
"I think we've both been counting sunsets wrong," Mateo continued, his eyes reflecting the fading light. "We should count the moments in between, the ones that make life worth living." In that moment, Sofía realized she had been
She smiled, caught off guard. "Just enjoying the view." She wondered if Mateo noticed her watching him
Sofía had always been a bit of a recluse. Books were her friends, and her imagination was her playground. Mateo, on the other hand, seemed to have the world at his feet. He was charming, outgoing, and had a laughter that could melt hearts. Or so it seemed.
Sofía's heart skipped a beat. No one had ever said anything like that to her before. It was a simple sentence, but it held a weight, a sincerity that made her feel seen.
As she gazed out, her eyes drifted to the house next door. That was where she lived. No, not lived, but where she spent most of her days. His name was Mateo, and he was her neighbor. A very peculiar neighbor. Not just because of his striking blonde hair, but because of the way he made her feel.