You know that old saying about instantly recognizing your soulmate? Well, in our case, that was a delightful myth. Ours is a tale sprinkled with surprise, a little bit of “Who would’ve thought?” and a lot of laughter. So, here’s our story from my POV, sharing our journey to 'forever.'

Imagine a sizzling hot afternoon, the kind where the air is fragrant with the scent of roses. Picture this: a boy and a girl, strangers yet. He walks by, accidentally bumps into her, and boom! Love at first sight? Not exactly. But don't worry, I'll spare you the overdone K-drama narrative.

Rewind to 2016, at a Google Developer Club event. That's where our paths first crossed. I was exploring my place in the tech world; Jacob was a speaker at the event. During one of the breakout sessions, we played a popular game; To share famous movie quotes and guess their origins. Jacob was the only one who nailed my quote. “Aha,” I thought, “here's someone with a wealth of knowledge!” Little did I know, that was just the beginning.

Fast forward to 2020. We reconnected at a friend’s place. I must admit, he was utterly mesmerized by my presence (can't blame him, right?). But, as the composed woman I am, I played it cool. He suggested a first date, and I responded saying I'd "think about it" – classic move, isn't it?

Our first date was a revelation. Picture this: there he was, in the kitchen, cooking a delicious seafood spaghetti, trying to win me over. His effort scored an A+. He was ticking all the right boxes, a true gentleman. I returned home with a grin so wide, my cheeks hurt. In the days that followed, my tongue suddenly had its own agenda, spilling words I didn't know I had in me (the nerve!).

Now, remember it’s a three-part saga? They say the third time's the charm, and it couldn't be truer for us. After a while of ghosting each other, I received a call from our kind gentleman, in his words he was calling for skincare advice, but I knew (Oh how I knew) that this was a new technique of shooting his shot. And unlike last time, he was very Intentional (One thing I really love about him). Jacob was ready to move mountains, and deep down, we both knew it was just a matter of time. So, let’s just say Boy meets Girl and tries and tries and tries, and Boy falls in love with Girl and Girl falls head over heels for Boy.

Here I am, sitting on my bed, typing away our tale. As they say, "The rest is history!"

T&J

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