We first crossed paths at our former workplace, where competition thrived. As a tenured agent, I was shocked when a fresh face took my spot in the rankings. His unfamiliar name piqued my curiosity, and soon, I realized we were in the same cluster. From that day on, he consistently outperformed me, shining brightly in our professional realm.

We were both in relationships at the time. I admired the way he looked at his girlfriend as if she were the only person in the world. I found myself wishing for a love like that—one that embraced me completely.

When fate aligned, and we both became single, he recalled seeing me in a red dress as I walked toward the pantry. Time seemed to stand still for him; everything else faded away, and our connection sparked to life, igniting a new chapter in our story.

On our first date, I was utterly drawn in by his sharp mind and independence. I admired how he juggled work and school to get through college. Being a Political Science grad, I quickly realized that I could never win an argument with him, and I found myself admiring him more every day. I often think about how rare he is—one in a million, really—and I feel so lucky to have met him. He has made me feel whole again.