SOULMATES FOREVER

The warm rays of sunshine streamed through the window, waking Gloria from her slumber. She sat up in bed, stretching her arms and legs, and yawned as she looked around her bedroom. It was a beautiful room, decorated with pastel colors and soft fabrics. She felt a wave of gratitude wash over her as she realized how lucky she was to be able to live in such luxury. Her thoughts turned to the events of the previous night, and a smile crept across her lips. It had been the most perfect evening, filled with laughter and romance.

She had gone out to dinner with her parents, and her father had surprised her with tickets to a Broadway show. They had enjoyed a delicious meal and had talked about everything under the sun. After the show, they had gone for a walk through Central Park, where they had talked for hours. It was the kind of night she would never forget. Now, as she sat in bed, sipping her morning coffee, she felt her thoughts drifting back to the handsome stranger she had met at the show. She couldn't stop thinking about him, about his blue eyes and the way he had made her laugh. Gloria wondered if she would ever see him again. She had been so caught up in the moment, she hadn't thought to get his number or even his name. She wondered if he would be thinking about her the way she was thinking about him. What if they were destined to meet again? The thought sent a shiver down her spine. Just then, her phone buzzed. She picked it up and saw that she had a text message from an unknown number. Her heart skipped a beat as she opened the message. It read, "Hi, it's James. I couldn't stop thinking about you after our chance encounter. I hope you don't think I'm crazy, but I couldn't resist reaching out. I know this might be a long shot, but I'd love to see you again. Would you like to grab coffee or a drink sometime?" Gloria's heart was racing. She couldn't believe that he had reached out to her. It was like something out of a movie. But she also felt nervous. What if they met up and there was no spark? What if he was completely different than the person she had met at the show? She took a deep breath and responded, "I'd love to meet up. I'm free this Friday night. Can we meet at the coffee shop near the park? It's the one we passed on our walk last night." A few seconds later, she received his reply. "Perfect! I'll see you there at 7 pm. I can't wait!" Gloria put down her phone and smiled. Her heart was still racing, but now it was with excitement. She couldn't wait for Friday to arrive. She had a feeling that something special was about to happen. * * * Friday night couldn't come soon enough for Gloria. As she got ready for her date, she felt a mixture of excitement and nerves. She had never met someone like this before, someone who seemed to just "get" her. As she stepped out of her apartment and onto the bustling street, she couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation. She walked to the coffee shop, her heart pounding in her chest. When she arrived, she spotted James sitting at a table by the window. As she approached the table, James stood up and smiled at her. "Gloria! It's great to see you. How are you?" he said, extending his hand. "I'm doing great. Thanks for asking," she replied, taking his hand and shaking it. They both sat down and chatted about their lives, getting to know each other even more. As they talked, Gloria couldn't help but feel like she had known James for years, not just a few days. He was funny, intelligent, and had a depth of character that she found so refreshing. After an hour of chatting, they decided to take a walk around the park. The sun was setting, and the lights from the city were starting to twinkle in the distance. As they walked, they talked about their hopes and dreams, and what they wanted to accomplish in life. James was so easy to talk to, and Gloria felt like she could be herself with him. As they reached the end of the park, James stopped and turned to face Gloria. "I've had a really wonderful time with you tonight.I was wondering if you'd like to go out again sometime?" he asked, a hopeful expression on his face. Gloria's heart fluttered as she thought about his question. "I'd love to go out with you again. This has been the best time I've had in a long time," she said, smiling. James beamed at her response. "Great! I'll call you to make plans." As they said their goodbyes, Gloria felt a sense of excitement and anticipation. She couldn't wait to see what the future held for her and James.