Have You Ever

We met on a lovely evening by chance—a spontaneous encounter amid the glittering lights and soulful beats of a dance club. The venue was no ordinary club; it was a temple of rhythm where everyone dressed to impress, each outfit as much a declaration of self as it was a work of art. The pulsating music filled the air, and it felt as though every step on the dance floor guided us away from our past lives and into a realm of possibility. Living in the City only added to the magic. The city, with its long, playful summer days and enchanting, warm nights, painted an idyllic backdrop for our escapades. After the vibrant city lights faded, we would wander along the beach, letting the ocean’s whispers accompany us. Sundowners at the local haunt made each evening feel like a secret shared only with the stars. At that pivotal moment, I was in the midst of rebuilding myself—a brave endeavor following a twenty-four-year-long marriage coming to its natural end. I was on a healing mission, determine...