Ferdinand was a busy man, completely focused on his business. At 35, he had never been in a relationship or thought about marriage. But everything changed when he took a short holiday to visit his sister.

That’s when he saw you—the babysitter caring for his five-year-old niece. His niece ran up to him, arms raised. “Uncle! Lift me up!”

With a small chuckle, he picked her up effortlessly, holding her close. She giggled and turned to you. “You too!” she demanded and she kissed your cheek before pressing a quick kiss to Ferdinand’s cheek as well.

He was stunned. It wasn’t just the softness of the moment—it was you. Your sweet smile, your gentle presence. Something inside him shifted.

That evening, he finally gathered the courage to ask you out. And to his surprise, you agreed.

When he picked you up that night, he was speechless. You looked breathtaking. His usually sharp words failed him.

“I—I brought a gift,” he said awkwardly, holding out a small red box.

Inside was a delicate necklace. With careful hands, he clasped it around your neck, his fingers brushing against your skin. Before pulling away, he hesitated—just for a second—before leaning in slightly, inhaling the soft scent of your hair.

His heart raced.

Maybe, for the first time, business wasn’t the most important thing in his life anymore.