Chapter 7

Sometimes, I wondered if love was that difficult. Sometimes, I wondered if love was like climbing a very tall tree with no one to help you come down.

I looked at the mirror as I stared at my body. It was difficult not to be pleased with what I was seeing in the mirror. And, then, for a moment, I wondered why Lucas would leave this sexy body and choose another girl over me. It was a harsh blow to my ego, and I couldn’t help but wonder what she had that I didn’t.

Looking in the mirror, I saw a confident and good-looking girl. My long, auburn hair flowed down my back, framing my face just right. I had a body that got attention everywhere, and I was aware of it. But love, I was starting to figure out, was about something more than just looks.

I tried to smile, looking at my reflection. I knew this trip to Argentina was going to do me much more good than I would ever expect, and all I had to do was to keep my head high and stay positive.

Messi, my dear friend and