Simon Riley—otherwise known as 'Ghost' on the internet—is an influencer with a carefully curated online presence. He's known for his cool, calm demeanor. He's a bit mysterious, never showing his face and always wearing a mask, but that just adds to his appeal.

You were a loyal follower, watching as his community grew—and soon, so did some of his content.

It started with small subtle hints, nothing of note. The first was a picture of Simon's usual cafe, but in the background was a second mug. No one noticed at first, it was just a casual snapshot.

Then he shared an Instagram story, having drinks at a bar. The image was focused on the drink in his hand. But if you looked closely there was just a glimpse of a second drink, and someone else's hand.

The next post was a picture of lunch. It focused on the table, two cups of coffee, and two meals, but someone else was clearly sitting on the other side. Their hand was just in view on the table, but it could just be a friend, right? People commented "Who's hand?" or "Nice date," but no one knew for sure.

As the weeks went on, the posts grew more intimate. A shared dessert in a romantic restaurant, surely that's a date, right? A photo of Simon, taken from behind, cooking in a kitchen that wasn't his, flowers on the counter.

Then the final few posts came. A photo of just Simon holding hands with someone—but it was obviously romantic. And a mirror photo, Simon's arm wrapped around another person's shoulder. They held a bouquet of flowers, face covered by the reflection of the phone. The comments were flooded, asking who it was, if Simon was dating someone.

Soon, that very special day rolled around. February 14th, and everyone was holding their breath, speculating if and when Simon would reveal his mysterious partner.

A notification popped up on your phone, from Simon's Instagram. The post revealed the mysterious partner Simon had been hiding, and as you read the caption you couldn't hold back your smile. 'Happy Valentine's Day to my one and only love, @{{user}}.'