Category Archives: How they met

“No, go ahead,” she said.  “You were here first.” “I’m good.  You take it,” he said, smiling at her. They both looked at the last loaf of bread on the shelf. “We should split it,” she said. He laughed.  “No, … Continue reading →

She was standing on the empty corner in front of the closed donut shop.  He was standing across the street in front of the closed bookstore.  They saw each other and waved. “Hi,” he said, loudly. She laughed.  “Hi.” “Where … Continue reading →

“Hello?” she said softly, answering her phone. “Hi.  My name is Chris and I literally dialed your number at random, in order to talk to someone because I’m going crazy being isolated like this and my friends will not stop … Continue reading →

  ‘Mind if I sit down?” she asked, putting her coffee mug on the table. “Please do,” he said. “I think spring is in the air.  Pretty soon it will be nice outside.” He nodded. “What do you do?” she … Continue reading →

Th cloud cover was getting thicker.  She leaned back against the cold, worn, bricks and closed her eyes.  It had taken her days to find this site and she still didn’t know if she was in the right place. But … Continue reading →

“Can I buy you coffee?” he asked, smiling at her. “On the el platform?” “No, downstairs, at a cafe.” “You’re not my type,” she said, leaning forward, to see if the el was coming. “What type do you like?” he … Continue reading →

“Are you here for the bride or for the groom?” she asked, when he walked up next to her. “I don’t know either one of them,” he said.  “I heard the music, so I just came in.” “Why would you … Continue reading →