SHORT LOVE STORY

Once upon a time, in two different corners of the world, there lived two souls destined to find each other.
Amara, a compassionate nurse from the Philippines, spent her days caring for patients in a small town hospital. Across the ocean, in the cold city of Montreal, lived Elias, a quiet but thoughtful graphic designer who worked remotely from his cozy apartment.

They met online—by accident, or maybe fate—during a late-night photography forum. What started with shared interests quickly turned into long, heartfelt conversations. Over time, their connection deepened. They began to message every day, send voice notes, and share their lives through the screen—sunrises from Amara’s garden, snowy evenings from Elias’ balcony.

Their love grew, but so did the distance.

There were moments of doubt. The time zones, the missed calls, the silence during hard days—it all became a test of patience and trust. Amara sometimes cried herself to sleep, longing for a hug that never came. Elias often looked at the empty seat across the dinner table, imagining her there, laughing at his jokes.

But they never gave up.

They created rituals. Friday night movie dates—watching the same film while on video call. Sunday “sunrise and sunset” exchanges—photos sent exactly when their skies turned golden. They wrote letters by hand and mailed them, even though it took weeks.

On their third year apart, Elias surprised Amara. On her birthday, she found a package outside her door—a ticket to Montreal, wrapped in a scarf he wore every winter.

Tears filled her eyes.

When they finally met at the airport, it was as if the world stood still. No words were needed. All the years, the screens, the tears, the waiting—everything melted in a single embrace.

Love didn’t just cross oceans. It endured. It grew stronger.

And as they stood under the falling snow, their hearts whispered the same thing:

“Every mile was worth it.”