It all started with a simple follow request on social media. I didn’t know her at the time, but something about her caught my eye. She was beautiful, and I figured, why not add her even if I didn’t know her at the time. Little did I know, that small decision would set the stage for something much bigger.

Months later, I was swiping through a dating app and recognized her profile. We matched and I immediately recognized the girl that added me some time before. This girl I didn’t know quickly became someone that I wanted to go on a date with and get to know better. We went on multiple dates but sometimes, even when things seem right, timing has its own plans. Life took us in different directions, and we parted ways, but there was no hard feeling, just a mutual understanding that maybe the timing wasn’t quite right yet.

Then, months later, out of nowhere, I get a message from her. It felt like the timing was a little too perfect, and in that moment, I knew it was a sign. I had grown and I was in a better place in life to give this beautiful girl my full attention. She asked if I wanted to grab drinks and catch up, and I didn’t hesitate. We met for drinks, and we talked for hours without even realizing it. The conversation was easy, comfortable, like we’d never missed a beat. Walking away that night, I couldn’t help but think, I can’t wait to see her again. Looking back now, I call that night our last first date. It was the moment everything started to fall into place. I truly believe everything happens for a reason, and that God’s timing is always perfect. That night was the beginning of something special, and now, here we are, looking ahead to a future I can’t wait to share with her. She is my partner, my best friend, the one I want to do life with.

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