We grew up in the same neighborhood, and he often came to our house, claiming it was to watch football. But as it turns out, his true reason was me. Our friendship grew effortlessly, woven together by our shared love for Barcelona and the playful rivalry over our favorite tennis players. On my last night in Nigeria, we spent precious hours together, shared a hug we never forgot, creating memories I carried with me long after I left. Years passed, but the bond we shared never truly faded. When we reconnected, it felt like no time had passed, and that’s when our love story finally began—beautiful, real, and destined.