Chapter 13: Exploring New Paths

Rachel sat at her desk, scrolling through her emails and messages. It had been a routine morning until a new notification caught her eye. Someone named Mike had left an enthusiastic comment on one of her pottery posts. Intrigued, she clicked on his profile. Mike seemed genuine, and his profile indicated a shared interest in art. "Hi Rachel, I stumbled upon your pottery pieces and was completely mesmerised. Do you take custom orders?" Mike's message read. Rachel smiled, appreciating the compliment. She replied, "Hi Mike, thank you! Yes, I do take custom orders. What did you have in mind?" Their conversation began with details about the custom piece he wanted but soon took a different turn. They discovered they had more in common than just an appreciation for pottery. Mike: "You know, I think we have a lot more in common than just pottery. It's rare to find someone who shares my love for classic films." Rachel: "I feel the same. It’s refreshing to connect with someone on so many lev