Random Scrap:
There I was, walking in the cold Berlin mid-November wind. I felt nervous, even though I had done this at least thousands of times before. We had never talked much online, but it felt interesting, like a spark. I walked into this old Viennese style coffee shop, same way as I had many times before. I approached his table, full of fake confidence, putting the usual attempt of a friendly smile. He was sitting there with his phone, unaware that I had just arrived. When he saw me, he stood up and smiled in a polite and genuine way. The way I hadn’t seen in a while, the way that reflected honesty. Our conversation followed the usual dating script - we talked about our jobs, our basic life routine, interests. And yet, it didn't feel like any other date. It felt different, similar, but different. I hadn’t felt like that for a long time - seen, heard, and not invisible anymore. I was more than just a smile, and this was more than just a coffee. I can’t say that I understood how that short time with him would change my life. It was the beginning of a new chapter.