Unexpected Reunion After 15 Years

In 2004, Ola and Alex forged a unique bond during a chance encounter in Thailand, which sparked a deep connection that neither anticipated. Ola, who had harbored a crush on Alex since their first meeting, felt that a relationship was beyond his reach. However, a simple birthday message from Alex on Facebook reignited their connection, leading to a pivotal moment in their lives. Four weeks after the birthday message, the pair met in Berlin, where they quickly realized their desire to be together. Alex, who had been single for two years, felt an immediate connection and decided to take a leap of faith. “If not now, then when?” she recalled thinking, which ultimately led her to move to Sweden to be with Ola—a decision she has never regretted, despite occasional nostalgia for her life in London. Reflecting on their journey, both Ola and Alex express gratitude for their serendipitous meeting. Alex often finds solace in reminiscing about their initial encounter, while Ola acknowledges the luck involved in their relationship, particularly how Alex missed her ferry that day, setting the stage for their future together. Their only photo from that fateful trip—a slightly drunken snapshot of the two in their 20s—serves as a cherished reminder of the beginning of their love story, one they once thought would remain a solitary memory.