Leon wasn’t just “a relative of the groom.” He turned out to be one of the wealthiest entrepreneurs in the region — a man whose name was known even to people far from the business world.

Young, successful, private, and — most importantly — single. The women at the wedding watched him from afar: some dreamed of getting closer, others tried to approach him, but he didn’t pay attention to anyone.

Until now.

Leon sat next to me as if it were the most natural thing in the world. He laughed, leaned closer, joked back, and completely ignored all the admiring glances around us.