In 2012, I was walking my mail route when James temporarily joined my Post Office as part of the Walk Team. That day, he was assigned to work with me. My first thought? "Just my luck." I was already irritated, lost in my thoughts, and in no mood to have my route tested. But as the day went on, something unexpected happened. We started walking, talking, and before I knew it, we were laughing—about everything. We realized we had so much in common, even knowing many of the same people. What started as a routine workday ended with shared stories, genuine connection, and lunch together. Then, just like that, I didn’t see him again for a year. Over the years, we stayed in touch casually. Life moved forward, and we both found ourselves in and out of relationships. Nearly a decade later, fate stepped in once more—we reconnected. This time, we exchanged numbers with the intention of never losing contact again. At that point, we had both reached a crossroads in love, feeling like we were at our wits’ end with dating. But something in me said, "Give love one more chance." And the rest? History! James’s unconditional love outshined any experience I’ve ever had. He is my best friend, my greatest love, and the person I was meant to find all along.