Ella couldn't shake off the feeling that her chance encounter with Desmond had been more than just a coincidence. As she walked back to her small studio apartment in Brooklyn, her mind kept wandering back to their brief conversation.
What was it about Desmond that had left such a strong impression on her? Was it his piercing blue eyes, his chiseled features, or his charming smile?
Ella pushed aside the thoughts, telling herself she was being ridiculous. After all, she had only known Desmond for a few seconds. Yet, as she settled into her routine, Ella found herself glancing at her phone, hoping to see a text from Desmond.
The next day, Ella received an unexpected surprise. As she was working on a design project, her phone buzzed with a text from an unknown number.
"Hey Ella, it's Desmond. I hope you don't mind me reaching out. I found your business card in my pocket and thought I'd take a chance."
Ella's heart skipped a beat as she read the message. She couldn't believe that Desmond had not only found her card but had also taken the time to reach out.
She quickly typed out a response, trying to play it cool. "Hey Desmond, no problem at all! I'm surprised you found my card, though."
Their conversation flowed easily, and before Ella knew it, they had been texting for hours. They talked about everything from their jobs to their favorite books and movies.
As the sun began to set, Ella realized that she had never felt such a strong connection with someone before. It was as if she had known Desmond for years, not just a few hours.
As they wrapped up their conversation, Desmond asked Ella if she'd like to grab coffee with him the following day. Ella's heart skipped a beat as she agreed, feeling a spark of excitement.
What would their first official date be like? Would their connection be just as strong in person? Ella couldn't wait to find out.