Saturday, 17:00
Part 4: La voz conocida
Carmen and Miguel plan to meet for coffee on Sunday. That morning, they have a brutal fight through the wall about her radio. When Miguel sends a frustrated voice note complaining about his 'crazy neighbor,' Carmen recognizes his voice—and his exact words from minutes ago.
Saturday, 17:00
mom we have to talk
I don't want to talk Lucía
but mom...
I need to think
I'm not sure yet
it could be just coincidence
mom...
we'll talk later ok?
Carmen spent the whole afternoon trying to convince herself that it was just a coincidence. But in her heart... something was telling her the truth.
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Silver Love Chat - 20:00
are you okay?
today you were a bit distant
sorry miguel
I had a difficult day
do you want to talk about that?
it's nothing important
only... I thought a lot today
well
but I want to ask you something
tell me
we've been talking for over a week already
and every day I like getting to know you more
would you like for us to see each other?
in person
Carmen looked at the message. Her heart was beating very fast. If it was him... if it really was her neighbor... this was going to be a disaster. But also... a part of her wanted to be sure.
yes
I would like that very much
😊
seriously?? 😊
yes
what do you think about Sunday?
we can have coffee in the morning
I know a very pretty cafe near the Retiro
perfect
Sunday at 11?
perfect!!
I'm a bit nervous
😅
it's been a long time since I've had a date 😅
I'm nervous too
but I think it's going to be fine
we already know each other a little
it's true
I'm really looking forward to seeing you Carmen
me too Miguel
Sunday, 7:00 AM
Sunday arrived. Carmen didn't sleep well. She got up early, nervous. She decided to make coffee and listen to her favorite radio program while she got ready. She turned up the volume a bit.
In apartment 4B, Miguel also woke up early. He was excited about the date. But then... he heard loud music through the wall. It was 7 in the morning. On a Sunday. He felt the anger rising.
Miguel knocked on the wall. Carmen heard the knock. She lowered the volume a bit, annoyed. Miguel waited five minutes. The radio kept playing. He knocked on the wall again, harder.
Carmen got angry. It was her apartment. She could listen to music if she wanted. She turned the volume up again.
Miguel went out to the hallway. Carmen did too. It was their worst fight so far.
Miguel shouted that she didn't respect anyone, that she always did what she wanted, that it was impossible to live next to such an selfish person. Carmen shouted that he was a bitter person, that he always complained about everything, that he needed to relax and let others live.
The two returned to their apartments furious. They slammed the doors hard. The entire building had heard them.
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8:00 AM - Carmen and Lucía
mom what happened??
diego wrote to me
he says his dad is furious
that man is unbearable
I can't even listen to music in my own house
mom... today is your date
I know
but now I'm in a very bad mood
that idiot ruined my morning
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Silver Love Chat - 8:30 AM
good morning Carmen
are we still meeting at 11?
good morning
yes of course
are you okay?
yes
sorry if I seem distracted
I had a horrible morning
what happened?
my crazy neighbor
again
I'll send you an audio, it's easier
Carmen listened to the audio. Her blood ran cold. That voice. Those exact words. Radio at seven. Knocked on the wall. They went out to the hallway. Selfish. Bitter. The same words. The same fight. Only an hour ago.
She listened to the audio again. The voice. It was the same voice that had shouted in the hallway. The voice of the man who called her selfish. Her neighbor's voice.
Miguel was her match. Miguel Sevilla. Miguel from 4B. The man she had talked to every day for over a week. The man with whom she shared tastes, dreams, deep conversations. The man she liked.
He was the same man she hated.
sorry for venting like that
but I was very upset
but I'm better now
now I'm only thinking about seeing you
😊
that puts me in a good mood 😊
Carmen looked at her phone with her hands shaking. Miguel was waiting for her response. Her neighbor. The man who had just called her selfish. The man with whom she had a date in two hours.
yes?
where do you live exactly?
why?
just curiosity
in Chamartín
Arturo Soria street
why Carmen?
Carmen closed her eyes. Arturo Soria. Her street. Her building. There was no doubt. None. Miguel was the neighbor from 4B. Her perfect match was her worst enemy.
nothing
I have to go out
I'll see you at the cafe
💕
perfect 💕
I'm excited Carmen
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Carmen and Lucía - 9:20 AM
mom?
it's him
what?
Miguel is my neighbor
I recognized his voice
this morning's fight
he sent me an audio complaining about his neighbor
with the same words
IT'S HIM LUCÍA
mom...
I have a date with him in an hour
WHAT DO I DO
In apartment 4B, Miguel showered, happy, thinking about his date. He didn't know that his perfect match had just discovered the truth. That Carmen knew exactly who he was. And that in an hour, when he arrived at the cafe... everything was going to explode.
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