Four years ago, in one of the most challenging times of Sarah's life, she met Dan. Sarah's heart was a fortress, closed off to the world, with little energy to spare for anyone, including Dan. Their exchanges were sparse, but strangely effortless. With Dan, Sarah found it easy to open up, even amidst her confusion and uncertainty about the path ahead.

Despite the turmoil, Sarah pressed on, steadfastly chasing her dreams. Dan, ever the silent supporter, became her anchor. To Sarah, he was the friend who silently propelled her toward her aspirations. Soon, the roles reversed, and Dan found himself at his lowest. Yet, in his darkest moments, Dan discovered a surprising ease in being vulnerable with Sarah.

Life moved forward, and as Sarah achieved one of her dreams, Dan was inspired to pursue his own. Sarah, unwavering, supported his ambition, ready to welcome him with open arms in the land where they both dreamed of furthering their education.

But life, with its relentless trials, challenged Sarah again. She lost her way, doubting love and the notion of marriage. To the world, and to Dan, she remained cheerful, masking her disillusionment. Returning to her homeland, Sarah continued her journey, while Dan faced his own crossroads, deciding to step out of his comfort zone.

Separated by continents, they focused on their individual paths, occasionally checking in with each other. 

Months passed, and Dan returned home. The first person he longed to see was Sarah. Equally excited, Sarah moved their meeting a day earlier. Reunited, they realized how effortlessly life flowed with each other. There were no conflicts, only seamless communication and an undeniable ease. They had been in love all along, but were slow to recognize it. Once they did, there was no more hesitation. They knew they wanted to spend their lives together, forever.