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Maya and James

The lovebirds

By Agbede FavourPublished 3 years ago 3 min read
Maya and James
Photo by Isaac Benhesed on Unsplash

Once upon a time, there was a young woman named Maya who had just graduated from college. She had always been a hard worker, and she was excited to start her career in the field of marketing.

Maya landed a job at a small advertising agency in the city, and she was thrilled to start her new role. She worked long hours and threw herself into her work, determined to make a name for herself in the industry.

At first, everything seemed to be going well. Maya's boss praised her for her hard work and creativity, and she was given more and more responsibility. But as time went on, Maya began to feel like something was missing. She was spending all of her time at work, and she didn't have much of a social life outside of the office.

One day, Maya's friend from college, James, called her up out of the blue. James was living in a different city, and they hadn't spoken in months. But when Maya heard his voice on the other end of the line, she felt a sense of excitement and joy that she hadn't felt in a long time.

Maya and James caught up on each other's lives, and Maya found herself opening up to him in a way that she hadn't with anyone else in a long time. James told her about his own struggles with work-life balance, and Maya realized that she wasn't alone in feeling like something was missing from her life.

Over the next few weeks, Maya and James talked on the phone every day. They shared their hopes and dreams, their fears and frustrations, and slowly but surely, they began to fall in love.

Maya was hesitant at first. She had always been focused on her career, and she didn't want anything to distract her from her goals. But as she got to know James better, she realized that he was someone who could support her in her ambitions, while also making her feel loved and valued.

Eventually, Maya and James decided to take a chance on each other. James moved to the city to be with Maya, and they started a life together. Maya continued to work hard at her job, but she also made time for James and for the other things that brought her joy - like reading, hiking, and spending time with friends.

As time went on, Maya realized that she was happier than she had ever been before. She had found a balance between her work and her personal life, and she had found someone who loved and supported her unconditionally.

Maya's career continued to thrive, and she was eventually promoted to a senior position at the advertising agency. But even as she took on more responsibility, she never lost sight of what was truly important in her life - her relationship with James, her friendships, and her own personal growth and happiness.

Years went by, and Maya and James grew old together. They faced challenges and setbacks, but they always supported each other through thick and thin. And when Maya retired from her job, she looked back on her life with a sense of satisfaction and contentment.........,......

She had accomplished a great deal in her career, but she knew that her greatest achievement was the love and connection she had shared with James. And as she sat on the porch of their cozy little house, watching the sunset over the hills, she knew that she was exactly where she was meant to be.James and Mary ....happily ever after..I love love o so much

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