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It was the era of face masks and hand sanitizer, a time when the world felt a little smaller and a lot more uncertain. Amidst the backdrop of the pandemic, destiny was quietly weaving its magic within the fluorescent-lit aisles of a Target. We both found ourselves there, drawn by the need to work in a world suddenly turned upside down. A simple flip of a coin – a seemingly insignificant decision – landed one of us at the same Target as the other.
Our initial encounters were fleeting, the kind easily lost in the hustle and bustle of retail life. But even then, there was something… different. One of us clearly possessed a natural leadership, a magnetic pull that drew everyone to her for guidance. She wasn't even a team lead, yet all the leaders in the store recognized her potential, her quiet power. The other one of us was just trying to navigate the day-to-day, unaware that the energy radiating from this remarkable woman would soon become impossible to ignore.
Our first real conversation revolved around the elusive PS5. They were the holy grail of gaming at the time, nearly impossible to obtain. Yet, somehow, she had managed to secure dozens – not to resell for profit, but to ensure the people she cared about could experience the joy of gaming. This generosity astounded the other. (And less than two years later, that generosity extended to him, a gift he’ll never forget.)
Then came the day our masks came off, if only briefly, during a lunch break. It was the first time we saw each other's smiles. In a world of hidden faces, the sight of those genuine smiles was a revelation. We both remember thinking, "Damn, they’ve got some beautiful teeth, thank god!"
From that point on, our conversations lengthened, lingering in the aisles between shelves of cereal and cleaning supplies. One day, she complimented his smile – a simple "You have a beautiful smile." – and in his flustered state, he could only nervously reply, "You too."
Soon after, a conversation about margaritas sealed our fate. He explained his preference for sugar on the rim, and with the most endearing sass, she playfully called him a bitch and offered to take him out for a drink. They parted ways, but the next week, he found her again, accepting her offer (which, admittedly, she had already forgotten). That first date was magical, so much so that they spontaneously hopped to another spot afterward. The connection was undeniable, electric.
About a month later, a seemingly ordinary moment transformed into something extraordinary. She was on the phone with a friend, casually mentioning how she was with her friend – him. In that instant, something clicked for him. He knew he wanted to be more than just a friend. As soon as she hung up, he took a leap of faith and asked her to be his girlfriend. The rest, as they say, is history. And now, we’re here, inviting you to celebrate the next chapter of our story with us.
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