They say timing is everything—and in our case, it really was. Not only did we meet when life decided it was time, but our shared love of watches is what brought us together in the first place.

It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon when Eric walked into a watch store, where Alena was working. The moment their eyes met, something clicked—an instant spark, a conversation that flowed effortlessly. And then came The Stare—a pause in time so intense it felt like the universe itself was watching. It wasn’t just eye contact; it was recognition. Looking back, they both realized it was in that moment their souls recognized one another.

A week later, Eric called to book the last appointment of the night—purely by chance, of course. His plan? To linger just long enough to ask Alena to dinner. Alena, as it turns out, was hoping for the exact same thing. The moment he asked, she didn’t hesitate.

Their first date set the tone for everything to come. They talked about family, dreams, fears—the things that mattered to them. Marriage and building a family weren’t distant aspirations; they were shared visions. The connection was effortless, natural, and very clear. Two days later, they were already planning their next date.

Some love stories take years to unfold. Ours took moments.