Relationship has formed-almost

Sefatias, the man in the attic, was an artist who crafted all of his masterpieces in that space. Each time visitors entered the attic, a sense of fear overcame them. However, on a particular day, Eistred explored the attic and laid eyes on Sefatias' paintings; she found herself captivated. There was no trace of fear on her face.
Every day, Eistred made time to visit Sefatias. As the days unfolded, their bond grew, eventually blossoming into a deep friendship that led them to fall in love.
Sefatias believed that everything was perfect until a problem arose, keeping them apart, with no sign of solution.