A note from Precious
People say that what’s meant for you will always find its way to you, and our story is proof of that.
Long before we officially met, our paths had already crossed. We both attended the same school as children, just at different times. We didn’t know it then, but perhaps our story had already begun.
Fast forward to Lagos, where I was overseeing the renovation of my apartment. I was staying at the same hotel I’d used throughout the project when, during my final few weeks, a wedding party arrived… including him.
After long days on site, I’d usually unwind by the pool. One evening we got talking, and from that very first conversation it felt effortless. Every chat revealed another shared interest, another reason to laugh, and another reason to look forward to bumping into each other again. Which happened surprisingly often!
When it was time for him to fly back to London, we unexpectedly crossed paths one last time in the hotel lobby. Before leaving, he paused, smiled and asked, “So… is this it? Will we see each other again?” Then he asked for my number.
I happily gave it to him…
…and then he never called!
A few weeks later, fate stepped in once again. Completely by chance, we bumped into each other at a barbecue. As it turned out, it was actually his cousin’s event! We laughed about seeing each other yet again, caught up for a short while…
…and then he still didn’t call!
A couple of months later, just as I was preparing to return to Lagos, I received a text from an unknown number. I had no idea who it was until he reminded me of one of our favourite conversation topics.
“I’m the guy who gave you the suya hookup in London.”
Instantly, I knew exactly who it was.
That one message turned into an hour-long phone call, and from that day on, we never stopped talking. Before long, he was there to pick me up from the airport when I returned to London, and from that moment we’ve been inseparable.
Since then, we’ve travelled the world together, returned to Lagos many times, and made countless memories. Along the way, we’ve discovered that the more we learn about each other, the more it feels as though we were always meant to find one another.
Looking back, every chance meeting, every missed opportunity and every unexpected reunion makes perfect sense.
He truly is my soulmate. He fits into my life as though he’s always been there, and every day I’m reminded that the very best things are worth waiting for.