The run around
We’ve been on a running/singles Facebook group since around the new year/early Feb. Never talked to each other but liked, commented, laughed at different things posted in the group.
I became a moderator on the group in lockdown, always chatting & obviously being a bit flirty because I was single & having some lighthearted fun. There were zoom group chats, drinks, book club etc. You were quiet & thought you had absolutely no chance with me, thinking I was too popular, getting lots of inbox messages. I suppose I did get quite a few but none that were going to lead into a relationship, just new friends.
I decided to do an exercise challenge, a plank everyday with a video or picture as evidence. My plank time had to increase everyday, it wasn’t easy but it was fun. I welcomed anyone in the group to join me in it & that’s when you grabbed your chance.
We posted our runs & plank videos, boring everyone to death I’m sure, it was fun. We started joking, laughing & complimenting each other, flirting.
Then one day I decided to message you & our love grew from there.
We talked by message lots, you even video called after a few drinks which was funny.
After a rubbish experience with online dating, I was a bit guarded but keen to meet you because I felt I didn’t want to waste my time if it wasn’t going to lead into anything.
You live in Middlesbrough, I’m in Kent...would it work?!
We met in Bedford for drinks & broke the rules, staying the night in a lovely hotel. It was lovely but the next morning I was off with you, withdrew from you. I messaged you as soon as I was home telling you I felt no spark, we live too far etc. You were so amazing how you took it. We stayed friends, carried on as normal on the Facebook group but you changed & had gained more confidence, you knew you still wanted to be with me & kept discreetly trying. With all your posts, comments & fun that you put into group, I couldn’t help still wanting you. I didn’t want anyone else to have you. I realised I’d made a stupid mistake & messages you a week later telling you that.
So, since then we have been inseparable by call, text, video. You message me the most beautiful morning messages. We’ve spent 3 nights together in London which resulted in me falling in love with you. I knew I wanted you in mine & my son’s life forever. I knew you felt the same too. I waited to tell you this until you came to stay with me. Showing you where I live, my life, talking more & making future plans. I decided it was the best time to tell you how much I’d fallen for you so quickly & you replied with exactly the same back. It was amazing!
I’m still in shock, I know you are too.
We’ve now made lots of plans, arranging for you to meet my son, I’m visiting you to see your life.
We know this is it, meant to be, true soulmates in love, happy & know we’re going to spend the rest of our lives together.
Life is complete & it’s all thanks to your kind, patient heart & a global pandemic putting us in lockdown