As she walked into the bustling cafe, her eyes scanned the room nervously until they landed on him. Her breath hitched as memories from years ago flooded back, but what truly left her in shock was his reaction when their eyes met.

He looked up from his coffee and their eyes locked. For a moment, she felt like she couldn't move. It had been so long since she had seen him, and the flood of emotions that came with their encounter was almost overwhelming.

She had thought about this moment countless times, but now that it was actually happening, she didn't know what to feel.

He seemed just as surprised as she was. His eyes widened, and for a moment, there was a flicker of recognition before he quickly averted his gaze. The last time they had seen each other, things had been complicated. They had both been in different places in their lives, and the timing had never been right.

It had been easier to let go and move on, or at least that's what she had told herself.

But now, seeing him again after all these years, she couldn't deny the feelings that still lingered. She approached his table tentatively, unsure of what to say. Would he even want to talk to her? They had left things unsaid, and she didn't know if now was the right time to address them.

"Hi," she finally said, trying to keep her voice steady.

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