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Soulmates in the city

Soulmates in the city

Melanin17

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"Soulmates in the City" follows the lives of two individuals, Alexandra "Lexi" Thompson, a successful event planner in her late 20s, and Ethan Patel, a talented musician in his early 30s, as they navigate love, loss, and self-discovery in the bustling city of New York. Lexi, having given up on love after a string of failed relationships, focuses on her career and building a life with her close-knit group of friends. Ethan, on the other hand, is still reeling from a painful past and finds solace in his music. When their paths cross at a charity event, they feel an inexplicable connection, but their fears and doubts hinder them from exploring it further. As fate continues to bring them together, they must confront their inner demons and learn to trust themselves and each other. Through a series of serendipitous encounters, heartfelt conversations, and shared moments of vulnerability, Lexi and Ethan discover that they are soulmates, meant to be together despite the chaos and uncertainty of city life.-

Chapter 1 A CHANCE ENCOUNTER

Lexi Thompson rushed through the crowded streets of Manhattan, her heels clicking on the pavement. She was already running late for a meeting with a potential client, and the last thing she needed was to get stuck in a sea of tourists. Her event planning business, Thompson & Co., was on the verge of taking off, and she couldn't afford to make a bad impression.

As she turned the corner onto 5th Avenue, she collided with a tall, dark-haired man carrying a guitar case. Apologetic smiles were exchanged, and Lexi's eyes met the stranger's for a brief moment. His piercing blue gaze seemed to see right through her, and she felt a shiver run down her spine.

"Sorry about that," Lexi said, adjusting her bag and trying to compose herself. "I'm always running late, it seems."

"No worries, I'm the one who should be apologizing," the man replied, his deep voice sending another shiver down her spine. "I wasn't watching where I was going. I'm Ethan, by the way."

"Lexi," she replied, taking his hand in a brief handshake. "Nice to meet you, Ethan."

Their eyes locked again, and Lexi felt an inexplicable jolt. It was as if time had slowed down, and all that existed was the two of them, suspended in a sea of strangers. She quickly looked away, attributing the sensation to her frazzled nerves.

"I have to run," Lexi said, already moving away from Ethan. "Nice running into you, though."

"You too," he called out, his voice fading into the city noise.

Lexi didn't look back, but the brief encounter lingered in her mind like a whispered secret.

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