SOULMATES FOREVER

oom. 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

as 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, exten