01. 16. 26

It was a perfectly ordinary day, the kind meant for bustling coffee shops and the low hum of conversation. Little did I know, this specific Starbucks, on this specific day, held something entirely unexpected. I was there for an interview, hoping to land a new job. Across the table sat Matthew, the person who would soon become my boss and, completely unforeseen, the love of my life. From the very first moment, there was an unmistakable spark. A mutual recognition passed between us that had nothing to do with the clatter of mugs or the steam wand hissing in the background. It was an instant crush, a powerful pull neither of us could deny, even if we immediately tried. The circumstances were anything but romantic. The backdrop was a busy coffee shop, not a quiet candlelit restaurant. But for us, the noise of the day simply faded into the background. We were in our own world, captivated by each other. It was a meeting in the last place I ever would have expected to find the person I would marry. We remember every detail of the meeting, from the color of our clothes to the nervous energy in the air. One thought stood out: "Oh boy, I cannot have a crush on my boss!" It was a humorous, endearing internal panic that became a cherished part of our love story. Our love was not a sudden flash, but a slow process. It began in the midst of everyday life. I went in for a job and we found a future.