Location: Hong Kong
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Kowloon East, an IHG Hotel
Maggie and Long’s story began in 2013. Maggie had just moved to the city to start her first job, eager to embrace her new life. Long, a native of the city, was working nearby and living life with a laid-back, happy-go-lucky attitude.
Their first meeting was far from a fairy tale—it was an ordinary day at a bustling café, both trying to grab a quick coffee on their way to work. As fate would have it, they reached the counter at the same time, their hands brushing against each other as they both reached for the last blueberry muffin. They laughed awkwardly, and after a playful debate about who deserved the muffin more, they decided to split it. That muffin became the beginning of something special.
From that day on, Maggie and Long found themselves visiting the same café almost every morning, their encounters growing less coincidental and more intentional. They would chat about everything from their favorite movies to their ambitions, dreams, and the challenges of young adulthood. Maggie was charmed by Long’s genuine kindness and sense of humor, while Long was captivated by Maggie’s intelligence and her warm, adventurous spirit.
It wasn’t long before their casual café chats turned into long walks in the park, movie nights, and dinners that lasted for hours. Their friendship deepened into a connection that neither of them had ever felt before. On a rainy afternoon, huddled under a small umbrella, Long finally confessed his feelings to Maggie, nervously admitting that he wanted to be more than friends. Maggie, with a smile that lit up the gray skies, simply said, “I’ve been waiting for you to say that.”
From then on, their love story unfolded beautifully. They traveled together, exploring new cities and creating memories filled with laughter, surprises, and a few misadventures. They stood by each other through career changes, personal growth, and life’s inevitable ups and downs. Every challenge only strengthened their bond, teaching them the meaning of true partnership.
Years later, Long decided to propose at that same café where their story began. As Maggie took a sip of her coffee, he nervously slid a small, velvet box across the table. When she opened it, tears filled her eyes, and she knew without a doubt what her answer would be.
Now, Maggie and Long continue their journey together, their love deepening with each passing year. What started as a chance encounter over a muffin has blossomed into a lifetime of shared moments, each one more precious than the last.
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