It started with the opening of the door and gazing across the room. There stood a beautiful young woman looking for an opportunity to dance and to show her talent. And me….looking for an excuse to talk to her, so dancing it was. We conversed and chatted about our lives, our interest and danced the night entirely. Anything to keep her near me. After that night we would often communicate, hang out with friends, and shared stories. During the beginning stages of the pandemic, we took the opportunity to connect even further through the phone. We would have a paint session through a webcam and chat about anything that we can conjure up in our creative minds. We grew a fondness towards each other…… A person I was afraid to express my feelings for over 2 years in fear of losing her became the woman I marry today. Being able to live my dream never felt so amazing.