What followed afterwards was the American 'kneeling down with a red box containing a beautiful ring.” He showed me a book containing illustrations of all moments we shared together,“ recalls Francis. “We were at a park, across the place where we first met. The two would eventually find themselves in Paris again, together this time, where Christian had secretly planned to use the city as a backdrop to pop the question. This love-at-first-sight meeting would turn into a year of blissful dating. Despite the stress that comes with missing a plane, the two struck conversation, which made the evening wonderful for both of them. Unknown to him, his next destination was at the very next table beside him.įrancis, who was also exploring the French capital, happened to be seated at the table next to Christian’s. He was also studying a subway map, wondering which destination to go next in the city. Christian had missed his flight, because he had gone to the wrong airport and now he sat inside the cafe, nursing a glass of red wine while reading a book. And and Christian’s love story began near Jardin de Tuileries in the City of Lights.
