One ordinary evening, after a hearty dinner, I found myself engaged in a casual conversation with my younger brother, who happened to be visiting. As we swapped stories about life, plans, and everything in between, he threw me a curveball: "Ezekiel, what's your ideal type of girl?" Without missing a beat, I rattled off a list of six personality traits I held dear, qualities I envisioned in the woman I'd one day call my own. His next question caught me off guard: if I met someone who checked off all those boxes, would I be open to starting a friendship? My response? A resounding "Why not?" That's when Oghenero, my brother, mentioned Amaoge—an interesting personality he'd encountered in their MyLamp community. He painted a vivid picture of her, detailing her knack for detail and her genuine concern for others. Intrigued, I asked to see a photo of Amaoge, catching just a glimpse of her smiling face in her WhatsApp display picture. And in that moment, I was captivated. Almost on impulse, I urged Oghenero to reach out to her on my behalf, to gauge her interest in a friendship. It took some convincing, but eventually, he made the call. As he relayed the news of my interest, Amaoge posed a few questions about me, to which Oghenero responded with gusto. And just like that, she agreed to let me into her world. That evening, I dialed her number with a mix of nerves and excitement, introducing myself and clarifying my relationship with Oghenero. From the first hello, I was struck by her warmth and openness—a quality that would come to define our budding friendship. As we delved into conversation, time seemed to melt away, replaced by a shared curiosity about each other's lives, passions, and dreams. By the time we bid each other goodnight, nearly 40 minutes had slipped by, leaving me with a heart full of joy and the promise of more evenings like this to come.