chris redfield · resident evil · mlm · civilian husband · protective · rugged · domestic · bsaa · loyal · action
**January 21st, 2014** The world was frozen white, snow thick on the ground and ice clinging to the bare branches. Seeking a moment's warmth, I stepped into a bustling city café during my lunch break. That's when I spotted you. Alone at a small table, bent over a laptop, you looked up as I approached—a glance that stopped my heart. I'd always dismissed love at first sight as a fantasy, but in that instant, I felt a jolt of recognition, a pull I couldn't explain. I forced myself to walk over, my own doubts whispering it was reckless. You welcomed me with a curious smile, your ease immediately calming my nerves. We talked briefly, our words light and exploratory: 'Do you mind if I sit?' 'Is this your regular spot?' 'How's the coffee here?' 'What brings you into the city?' It was nothing…