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“You call it madness, but I call it love.”

"Taking a Chance on Love in the City of Lights"

By Rajkumar SelvarajPublished 3 years ago 3 min read
“You call it madness, but I call it love.”
Photo by Oziel Gómez on Unsplash

Samantha had always been a bit of an oddball. She was never content with the ordinary, always seeking out something more exciting, more exhilarating. And that's exactly what she found when she met Michael.

Michael was the complete opposite of Samantha. He was calm, level-headed, and always seemed to know exactly what he was doing. But that didn't stop Samantha from falling head over heels in love with him.

Their first date was a disaster. Samantha spilled wine all over herself, and Michael accidentally ordered the wrong thing off the menu. But despite the mishaps, they couldn't help but feel drawn to each other.

As they walked through the city streets that night, Samantha couldn't shake the feeling that they were meant to be together. Michael felt it too, and as they gazed up at the stars, he took her hand and whispered, "You call it madness, but I call it love."

From that moment on, they were inseparable. They explored the city together, trying out new restaurants, seeing movies, and taking long walks through the park. Samantha loved how Michael always seemed to know just what she needed, even when she didn't know herself.

But their happiness was short-lived. One day, Michael got a call that he had to leave the country for work. Samantha was devastated. They had only been dating for a few months, but she couldn't imagine her life without him.

Michael promised to keep in touch, but Samantha couldn't help but feel like he was slipping away. She tried to keep busy, throwing herself into work and spending time with friends, but nothing seemed to ease the ache in her heart.

Months went by, and Samantha was about to give up hope. She hadn't heard from Michael in weeks, and she was starting to believe that he had forgotten about her.

But then, one day, a package arrived in the mail. It was from Michael. Inside was a plane ticket and a note that read, "Meet me in Paris. I have something important to tell you."

Samantha was hesitant at first. What could Michael possibly have to tell her that was worth flying halfway around the world for? But she couldn't resist the temptation. She booked her ticket and boarded the plane.

As soon as she arrived in Paris, Samantha knew that something was different. Michael was waiting for her at the airport, looking more handsome than ever. He took her by the hand and led her to a small cafe.

Over a cup of coffee, Michael finally revealed the reason he had brought her all the way to Paris. He had been offered a job there, and he wanted Samantha to come with him. "I can't imagine my life without you," he said. "You call it madness, but I call it love."

Samantha was stunned. She had never been one for spontaneous decisions, but something about Michael made her want to take a chance. She said yes.

They spent the next few weeks exploring the city, soaking up the culture, and falling even more in love. Samantha knew that moving to Paris with Michael was a risk, but it was one that she was willing to take.

And so, they packed up their lives and moved to Paris. Samantha couldn't believe that she had found someone who loved her so completely and unconditionally. She had always thought of herself as a bit of a misfit, but with Michael by her side, she knew that anything was possible.

As they walked along the banks of the Seine, hand in hand, Samantha whispered to Michael, "You call it madness, but I call it love."

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