It all started with a dating app back in March 2024 (ask us which one—we dare you 😉). Raf sent me virtual flowers, and honestly, that bold move got my attention right away. We decided to meet that same day for a gym date. Spontaneous? Very. Risky? Also yes. I got to the gym first (classic me, early and nervous), which gave me a moment to breathe and mentally prepare for meeting a complete stranger. Raf arrived a few minutes later, introduced himself, and—true to form—started talking non-stop. Somehow, that calmed my nerves instead of making it worse. The gym was packed, but we found space at the squat rack and turned it into a mini competition: “Who Lifts Heavier?” Spoiler alert: Raf won… but barely. I almost had him. After lifting, we grabbed dinner and coffee and talked until late. It was one of those effortlessly great conversations. And yes, I was kilig the entire ride home. 😍