June 10, 2022
As she began to share her story, K.B. listened intently, his expression softening with empathy. Taya felt a lump form in her throat as she spoke, and before she knew it, tears began to well up in her eyes.
Taya smiled back, feeling a sense of joy and uncertainty. "I've wanted you to," she replied.
Taya, a successful event planner in her late 20s, had given up on love. She had been hurt in past relationships and had convinced herself that she was better off focusing on her career. Her friends and family often tried to persuade her to get back into the dating scene, but she was hesitant.