It was as if fate had a hand in our story. We began as friends, colleagues who only crossed paths at work or during company events, never suspecting there was more beneath the surface. I even blamed him for hitting my car in the parking lot, convinced he was to blame for the minor mishap that brought us a bit closer. People often commented on the spark between us, a connection we both dismissed—at least, thats what we told ourselves.
Then came 2020, a year that changed everything. As the world began to shut down due to COVID-19, we unexpectedly found common ground. It started with sharing funny memes, laughter bridging the distance between our lives. The Friday before lockdown was particularly memorable. We celebrated his promotion, and I wished him well, thinking that would be the last of our casual interactions.
But in reality it marked the beginning of something new. He sent me a meme the following Friday, and suddenly, our conversations stretched into the early hours, and then all weekend. It was refreshing and exhilarating. We began hanging out, forming our own little social bubble. Unbeknownst to us, we were hosting our own social distancing party, finding joy in each other’s company amidst the chaos of the world outside.
Looking back, those moments felt inevitable, as if we were always meant to be more than just coworkers.

In the midst of uncertainty, we discovered a love that flourished, transforming our friendship into something beautiful and profound.❤️❤️