But before he could speak, a sudden downpour interrupted them, leaving the moment unresolved.
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Chapter 5: A Chance Encounter
After the boot camp ended, life returned to its usual pace. Ada busied herself with school projects, while Emeka traveled for a hackathon. Months passed with only occasional messages, yet the connection lingered.
One day, Ada attended a tech seminar in Lagos, and there he was—standing by the coffee counter.
“Fate has a funny way of bringing us back together,” Emeka said, smiling.
Ada laughed, the warmth in his voice melting the distance that had grown between them.
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Chapter 6: Confessions
That evening, they finally talked openly about their feelings. Emeka admitted he had been drawn to her since the first day they met.
“I didn’t say anything because I didn’t want to distract you from your goals,” he confessed.