One fateful day all those years ago, if not for some misfortune of being struck by a stray cricket, I may never have had the honour to come across the love of my life.

Despite the stars, you checked for any permanent damage.

Despite me being a little groggy, we agreed to a date. It came and went swimmingly.

Like lovestruck lovebirds, we couldn’t keep our eyes off one another. With passion so evident, the moment we kissed, I knew you were the one.

I offered to walk you home; we arrived at your door, and you invited me in.