To us, love is something truly mysterious—like a surprise gift from God that you simply cannot refuse. Two hearts, once strangers and seemingly out of sync, somehow found a rhythm that beat as one. We didn’t rush into love, nor was it a whirlwind from the start. Instead, each moment gently lit a warm and tender flame.

We first met at one of Ellie’s work functions—a few polite greetings, and then we quietly went our separate ways. Jason left early that day, but before he did, he gently kissed Ellie on the forehead, leaving her coworkers a bit stunned.

A few weeks later, we saw each other again at a simple lunch in a Japanese sushi restaurant. On the way there, Jason casually mentioned that he only asked Ellie out because she worked for his friend - possibly out of obligation. Ellie just smiled, though inside she was tempted to turn around and go home. The meal passed without anything remarkable, and once again, we parted ways.

It wasn’t until Jason’s birthday that he invited Ellie to dinner in downtown Perth. This time felt different—the atmosphere was more relaxed, the conversation more lively, and laughter came easily. Jason shared his food with Ellie and even carefully cut it for her—a small gesture, yet so full of gentleness.