A Chance Encounter

Amidst the humming streets of New York, under those sky-high buildings and in a quiet parks waits for Emily.FromSeconds seem to slow down. As an artist who always carried a sketchbook — San Francisco, which she loved. Emily's life was like a dual-tone picture, colorful yet empty.

On a bright afternoon, Emily walked alone to her favorite café — a tiny joint hidden amidst an alley tucked away somewhere. Her sanctuary, it was a café where she could drown in her art Taking her usual place at the back corner, she saw a man very close to where she was sitting. He was reading a book with his brows furrowed.

Emily went to great lengths not to look at him. His fashion sense was quite fascinating. There was a physical presence to him that made her uneasy but there were also moments, when his eyes briefly caught hers like now, in which she found herself surprisingly drawn. Blushing furiously, she averted her gaze.

That was when she glanced over to the man and saw him smiling up at her. “Hello, Michael,” he said as I shook his hand. The disturbing sketches “Nice” I said. They’re beautiful.”

There was a pause, but then Emily shook his hand. “Thank you. I’m Emily. I come here often to draw.”

Michael nodded. “I can see why. There is something special about this place. Both things inspire me, And I am a writer.

For the next hour, they chatted about what really mattered to them- their passions and dreams as well as the city that held a place in both of their hearts. By the time Michelle signed up Emily at work, she had it in her notebook that Michael was writing his first novel: a historical romance set in New York. And the dream of wanting to hold an art exhibit and putting love for this city into her paintings.

A few days passed into weeks and Emily and Michael were meeting regularly at the café. Their conversations seemed to flow so naturally and in between their shared interests, they felt a connection revealing beneath the surface. For Emily, it was the first time she felt warmth in her heart for years and Michael started to get excited about their meetings a little too much.

One evening, with the sun setting over the Hudson River, Michael brought Emily to a rooftop overlooking NYC. New York looked divine, the golden colors of sunset made the city dazzlingly beautiful. Michael looked at Emily and his eyes were even the colors of sky.

Hi Emily, meeting you was the most surprising thing that ever happened to me,” he murmured. “Colorful is something you've brought into my life that I never saw / When everything was black and white.

As she looked into his eyes, her heart started to beat in a quick rhythm. Mike, you made me think larger now. To my art, to me life

He reached for her hand, and suddenly everything else melted away. Hand in hand, they stood there enveloped by their buzzing city but lost in each other.

The days came by, each day further enhancing the connection between Emily and Michael. They were supportive of each other’s dreams, they celebrated their successes and took comfort in one another. With the love they had come to know, Emily's art blossomed and Michael wrote his first novel.

A year later, Emily had her first art gallery showing and Michael was signed to have his novel published. Emily was a painter…her brilliant, colorful art splashed across the walls and opening night found her surrounded by admirers. Michael, at her side beaming with pride.

A massive painting in the middle of the gallery drew everyone towards it. A lovely illustration of the sunlit rooftop whereMichael had bared his soul as golden hour took New York City. It was called A Chance Encounter, the painting.

Michael grasped Emily's hand as the night ended and brought her over to where the painting hung. Emily, he said to her at last weeping with emotion as I watched the way a painting can prove your journey. I want to be with you for the rest of my life cherishing more memories together.

Emily nodded, tears streaming down her face. “Yes, Michael. I want that too.”

In the midst of their vibrant love buried somewhere in that adorable town, Emily and Michael started a whole new story having faith the destiny brought them together for an unforgettably beautiful ever after.

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