Is this like fate or am I crazy??
The story
It’s not a love story, but it honestly sounds like the beginning of a romance book. Here it goes, it may be lengthy.
Three months after I started my job, one night a guy walked in. Never seen him before and he walked up smiling at me, all confident. I gave him our rewards card and we were making a lot of eye contact but I tend to do that to a lot of people so I wasn’t really thinking much of it.
He came in again the next day, I picked up the shift last minute or I think a few days before. I can’t really remember but I just know I that I wasn’t originally scheduled. He walked in, holding eye contact with me the whole time then he walked to get a drink and came up to the counter. I greeted him, he said hey back. Started the transaction, noticed he had a crack on his phone in the shape of a bullet. As if someone had shot his screen and I pointed it out then asked how it happened. He told me then started telling me about how he just moved here but I wasn’t hip yet :( Finished and as he was walking away, he turned around and said “bye”.
A week passed and I was clocked out ordering food and I heard a voice, looked up and he was standing at the counter! I looked back at the ordering screen and as he was leaving, I seen him look at me out the corner of his eye.
Two weeks passed, I was on cash register for about 3 days in a row and I got annoyed with dealing with people so midway through my shift I asked a coworker if he wanted to switch stations. I be in kitchen while he’s on register. I’m in the kitchen for about 30 minutes and while I’m making a pizza, I get an order for chicken tenders. Look behind me, no one is standing at the screens. Then as i’m cutting the pizza, I just randomly look up and he’s standing first in line at the cash register. It was a long line because we were busy with people but only had two food orders which was not common at all. So when I noticed him, I will admit that I tried to go up there and “help” with the line to see him up close but another coworker was already there helping. Walked backed to the kitchen and not even a minute later, he’s walking towards the dining area, sits on the table in the middle that looks directly into the kitchen. My heart starts racing and I don’t know why! It’s never like this not even when I am dating guys. I was too shy to say anything to him. As I’m bagging his order, he’s up asking if it’s his before I can even print the label. I nod my head yes and we’re just looking at each other while exchanging the bag. He said “Thank you, bye” starts walking, turns around and says “I appreciate you”.
Another two weeks, It’s a rainy evening and there’s no customers in the store so I go to the back and get containers to restock some things and as i’m heading back, there’s two people in line. An older guy and a guy in a hoodie and beanie. The older guy is asking for help to set up his rewards account so I tell hoodie so can take him at the next register. I ask to scan his rewards and notice the bullet crack so I said “you’re the bullet guy”. and he smiled and said “yeah” but he wasn’t making eye contact anymore so I thought I made him uncomfortable and just finished the transaction in silent. He left.
ANOTHER TWO WEEKS!!!! I picked up a shift I know for sure was last minute because it was more recently. About two hours after clocking in, i’m sweeping an isle and look to my left and there’s a guy just looking at me from over a shelf. We stared at each other for about 5 seconds then I looked down then did a double take because I recognized him and he smiled so big and waved then I smiled back while waving then he walked towards a girl… ummm okay!
I seen him a few times after that but I never interacted with him because I wasn’t on cash register and I thought he had a gf so I never went out of my way to talk to him like I originally planned to on the day he smiled at me.
Then end of January I met a guy I started talking to, him and I only lasted two months, that’s a different story. But a few days after I met him, the guy came into my job. Eye contact on heavy but honestly I didn’t want to look at him because he’s so beautiful and I can’t hide my eyes. He came up the corner all like “Heyyyy,” and smiling and I said hey back and we started the transaction. As I was bagging his items, he started to help me and grabbed the bag. Before leaving said, “Thank you, thank you… I really appreciate you… Have a good night” that was odd from him. The “…” doesn’t do the pauses he did justice, it was more dramatic irl. Did some thinking and I came to the conclusion that he probably wanted to ask me something but changed his mind?? Idk
Three months passed and it’s now April. My job cut my hours a lot mid February and i was working one day a week every other week, it was brutal. For four hours at that! I got hired at a new job and decided to work my last day which was on a random Thursday when I am usually scheduled only on Wednesdays. I get to work, guy is no longer on my mind. I made up my mind that I was probably never going to see him again. My friend was on cash register but she was doing task so I was asked to take over. An hour later, he walks in and the sun is shining right on his face lmao, I know I sound crazy but that’s how dramatic it was! We noticed each other at the same time! Then i noticed that he walked in with a girl but a different girl and not to sound even more crazy but this girl lowkey resembled me. First girl didn’t at all, it’s like his typed changed.
They get their items and as I’m helping a lady in line they get behind her and I swear I can feel his eyes on me but I think everyone is looking at me so I don’t pay it no mind. She leaves, they walk up, placed their items on the counter. He places his drink in the middle of the counter, she places hers on the edge super close to her then folds her arms. When people do that, they’re usually paying separate so that’s what I originally thought. I almost told him his total but decided to ask if he was paying for her and he was so I went to grab the drink then reached for the candy bar the same time he did and our hands touched. First time we ever made contact.
I just, like why on my last day?! It doesn’t make sense! I don’t see him for months then on my last day he comes in and we touch hands now I can’t get this thought out of my mind like it was fate. I was never the one to believe in fate but like this doesn’t make sense. I’ve never had interactions like this, with the same person multiple times ever in my life. I’ve had crushes and i’ve found men attractive but my body never reacted to them the way it does to this stranger! Idek his name and i can hardly remember his face but i still can’t stop thinking about him. I don’t like it. I can’t tell anyone im close to about this because then they’ll think im crazy. I already think im crazy. idk i just had to vent. i have a feeling that we’re going to run into each other again out in the wild but then i feel crazy for thinking that.
Do you think there’s a chance of us running into each other?
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man, this story's got all the makings of a rom-com plot; fate really loves stirring up drama, huh? it's like the universe just keeps throwing this dude back into your path, just to mess with your head. i swear it's wild how some random guy ends up giving you all the feels, like, what’s that about? 😅
it's cool, though, because those vibes don’t just come outta nowhere. you know, maybe it’s just your intuition buzzing or something. could be some “divine intervention” at play, right? it’s crazy how your body reacts like you're catching some kinda signal from him or something.
still, the whole hand-touching moment on your last day - that’s straight-up movie magic. those little things kinda make you think maybe there's something bigger going on behind the scenes; maybe you will run into him again. life’s full of surprises, never say never! keep your head up, and maybe next time don’t be so shy, you know? it could be the start of something totally unexpected. good vibes to you, my friend!
It's hard to ignore how life sometimes mirrors a deliberately orchestrated sequence of events. However, I can't help but feel a certain skepticism about attributing such significance to what may very well be a random series of encounters. The notion that these "meeting the same person" scenarios are some grand design seems far-fetched to me. 🤔
Having been in similar situations where a chance meeting with someone left a strong impression, I often realized that it was mostly a product of my own mind crafting a narrative more engaging than reality warranted. The "fate" you describe often feels more like a coincidental alignment rather than a meaningful confluence of paths.
Your reaction when seeing him with another person can certainly evoke frustration, and it highlights a common human tendency to construct elaborate backstories where none may exist. The dramatic pauses and seemingly significant gestures might just be a figment of the moment, understood differently by the both of you.
Ultimately, while it's tempting to romanticize these experiences, be cautious of over-interpreting them. Personal connections that are meaningful will reveal themselves through clearer communication and certainty, not through happenstance. Perhaps, it's better not to linger too much on what could be pure happenstance.
wow, your story totally feels like it's out of a movie! 😄 those random meetings with the guy seem like they’re straight up meant to be. it’s funny how life sometimes serves up moments that seem totally planned out, right?
i mean, the way you two keep bumping into each other feels like more than just coincidence. those vibes you’re feeling don’t just come out of nowhere! when he came in on your last day, it’s like the universe was giving you one last chance to connect. you know what they say: “everything happens for a reason.”
life’s full of surprises, and sometimes people just click in ways we can’t totally figure out. who knows, maybe you’ll run into him again. it sounds like there's more to this story, so keep your eyes open and maybe trust those instincts. good luck with wherever this leads! 😊
hey, your story definitely has that "life is stranger than fiction" vibe, for sure. 😊 while it feels like these run-ins could be straight out of a rom-com, i get why you're doubting if it all really means something. it can be tough when your gut's telling you one thing, but your head is throwing up red flags.
honestly, this whole pattern of seeing him repeatedly—it's easy to start wondering if there's a hidden message there somewhere. but sometimes, life's just a series of random events, you know? people often say, "everything happens for a reason," but maybe sometimes things just happen without a deeper purpose lurking beneath the surface.
could it be that there's some underlying connection drawing you together? sure, but it's also possible that these encounters are just coincidental blips in the chaotic rhythm of life. staying grounded is key; maybe it's just that your brain's trying to make sense of a puzzling situation. stay open to possibilities, but don't let the mystery drive you crazy either. there's a fine line between curiosity and overthinking, right? hang in there and see where this journey takes you!
I definitely think you should visit that place you worked everyday until you see this man. Tell him it ain't no coincidence and tell him to take you out. Boom, love.