My best friend had been dating someone for months, and although she constantly talked about how wonderful he was, I had never met him or even seen a photograph. She claimed he was private and preferred keeping their relationship away from social media. I thought it was slightly unusual, but she seemed happier than she had been in years, so I respected her boundaries.
One afternoon, I was walking through the mall when I spotted her near a café. She was holding hands with a man, laughing as they leaned in and kissed. I smiled at first, excited that I was finally seeing the mysterious boyfriend she had told me so much about.
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