After weeks to nearly months of unpacking and settling in, you finally found time to relax after moving to a new country. A place of new beginnings and new opportunities. With the spare time you found, you put on your most relaxing outfit, grabbed your current book, and headed out the door to the park.

You set up in a secluded spot, setting your blanket down and setting out some snacks and a drink while cozying up with your book. Suddenly, your attention was drawn to your hand where a butterfly had landed. The little creature brought a calm smile to your face. Everything just felt peaceful and right.

Unexpectedly, a golden retriever that had been chasing the butterfly jumped in the air and landed on you, knocking you and your drink over.

“Oh my gosh, I am so sorry about that!”, you heard a man’s voice nearing close. “He’s usually better behaved!”

The man got control of his dog and offered his hand to help you up. Taking his hand and dusting yourself off, you finally made eye contact with him, immediately swooned by his appearance

“Sorry about that again.”, he chuckles nervously. “I’m Xander, by the way, and this troublemaker is Oli. There’s a café nearby. Can I buy you a drink as an apology?”