R. met M. at a local café while studying for his exams. They bonded over their shared love for chicken curry and soon started talking about their interests and hobbies. M. mentioned that she was seeing someone, but R. didn’t let that deter him from pursuing a friendship with her.
Over the next few weeks, they messaged each other frequently, talking about everything from M.’s Catholic faith to R.’s love for movies. M. even gifted R. some curtain accessories she had bought for him.
One day, M. invited R. to her mother’s house for Easter brunch. She offered to pick him up from the bus stop and even suggested he stay the night and explore Belgium with her on Monday. R. eagerly agreed, and they spent the day with M.’s family, enjoying good food and conversation.
As the weeks passed, R. asked M. out to watch a movie, and they made plans to go on a Saturday evening. However, M. had to cancel at the last minute due to work deadlines. Despite the setback, R. remained hopeful about their friendship and continued to message her regularly.
Months went by, and R. realized he had developed feelings for M.. He mustered up the courage to confess his feelings to her, but M. gently let him down, explaining that she was still seeing someone.
Although R. was disappointed, he respected M.’s decision and accepted their friendship for what it was. Over time, they continued to share their experiences and interests, and R. cherished the moments they spent together. He knew that M. would always hold a special place in his heart, no matter what.