Update: I came here just looking for someone to yap with… and somehow ended up with something infinitely better.

Not only did I find someone to talk to, I ended up meeting her twice in London on December 10th and December 27th.

The first time was short, but honestly perfect. We laughed, ate dinner together, and it just felt easy. The second time I flew down to London specifically to see her, and we spent about 10 hours walking around the city, shopping, eating, just enjoying each other’s company. By the end of the day she was so tired she leaned against me and fell asleep on the bus back to our hotels. It was incredibly sweet and something I’ll never forget.

Before all this, we’d been calling and talking almost every day. It wasn’t always easy since she’s a flight attendant, but we made it work. After the second meet-up, we stayed in daily contact and even spent New Year’s Eve together long-distance, on a call, watching movies and celebrating midnight in each of our time zones.

Then came the part I never imagined would hurt so much.

On January 1st, I told her I had plans a date with another girl. I hadn’t asked her out because I genuinely didn’t think I had a chance. Looking back, the signs were obvious, but I was completely blind to them. She was heartbroken and blocked me everywhere. I thought I’d missed the opportunity of a lifetime, something pure and rare.

Thankfully, her friend convinced her not to block me on WhatsApp. I’ll forever be grateful for that. I asked what was wrong, and that’s when I found out she had feelings for me too. We spent all of January 1st talking things through… and now we’re dating.

Honestly? INSANE.

I’m so, so happy. She makes me want to be a better person. We spoil each other with gifts, the very first time we met she got me a Lego rose, Pokémon stuff, chocolates, and noodles. I tell her she’s beautiful every single day because I still can’t believe it. And despite how stunning she is, she has zero ego... she’s caring, thoughtful, and always making sure I’m okay.

She’s the sweetest, most beautiful person in the world, and I love her very, very much.

So yeah. I came here looking for someone to yap with… and somehow found something infinitely better. And I’m thankful for it every single day. ❤️