‏Chapter 2: Unexpected Encounters

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Over the following days, Ava found herself crossing paths with the mysterious stranger more and more often. Sometimes it was at the coffee shop down the street from her office, where they would share a fleeting smile and a nod of recognition. Other times it was on the subway, where they would find themselves standing side by side, lost in their own thoughts but acutely aware of each other's presence.

With each chance encounter, Ava felt herself drawn to him more and more. There was a magnetic pull between them that she couldn't ignore—a connection that transcended words and explanations.

One day, as they found themselves waiting for the same elevator, Ava finally mustered up the courage to strike up a conversation.

"Hey, it's you again," she said, flashing him a sheepish grin.

He returned her smile, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "Looks like we're destined to keep running into each other."

Ava laughed, the sound light and carefree. "Maybe it's a sign."

Their conversation flowed effortlessly, filled with laughter and shared anecdotes. Before they knew it, they had reached Ava's floor, and it was time to part ways once again.

As she stepped out of the elevator, Ava couldn't shake the feeling that this was just the beginning of something extraordinary.

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