A little something for Nelly

Somehow, our paths crossed.

One Thursday morning in Ho quietly became the beginning of a story I’m very glad I didn’t miss.

From Kofi, your favourite suspect.

Chapter one · The beginning

An ordinary morning.
A very unexpected person.

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Thursday · July 2026
Around 8:00 a.m. · Ho

At the time, it was simply two people meeting. Neither of us knew how quickly the conversations would become part of our days, or how much comfort we would begin to find in each other.

Out of all the places we could have been, somehow that morning found us both.

Chapter two · The little moments

Some moments say more than words.

From heartfelt conversations to quiet drives and the simple comfort of being close, you’ve become someone I genuinely look forward to.

Kofi and Nelly resting their hands together during a drive
A quiet moment I wanted to keep.
Nelly's hand resting in Kofi's during a drive
Proof that closeness can feel this easy.
Our next chapter

Two days beyond the phone.

Our first staycation · 9 to 11 October 2026

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Friday

Arrive & exhale

Settle in, share dinner, talk, laugh and enjoy finally being in the same space.

Saturday

Your day, Mami 🥰

Saturday is all about you. Your mood, your pace and whatever you feel like doing. I’m simply happy to experience it with you.

Sunday

A slow goodbye

A gentle morning, good food, more memories and absolutely no rushing the last moments.

Those EyesNew West · our soundtrack Nobody Gets MeSZA · for the feelings words cannot quite hold
A letter from Kofi

For you, Mami. 🤎

There are some things a normal message cannot hold. So I left this here for you.

Mami, ❤️

I still find it beautiful that an ordinary Thursday morning in Ho brought me someone who would become such a meaningful part of my days. At around 8 a.m. on 9 July, neither of us could have known that one simple meeting would grow into long conversations, laughter, comfort, and a connection I would come to value this deeply. ✨

I admire far more than your sweetness. I admire the way your mind works, how deeply you feel, the softness beneath your strength, and the honesty you bring, even when what you feel is difficult to put into words. I know allowing someone close can feel frightening, and I never want you to think that the place you have made for me in your life is something I take lightly. 🤍

We are still learning each other. There will be moments when we misunderstand one another or when emotions make things feel heavier than they need to. I do not expect perfection from you, and I will never pretend I can offer it. I only hope we keep choosing honesty, patience, and the willingness to listen, apologise, and find our way back to each other with care. More than anything, I want us to handle each other well.

This October weekend means more to me than a getaway. It is our chance to finally know the person behind the phone, including the quiet moments, little habits, laughter, moods, comfort, and closeness. There is no test to pass and no version of yourself you need to perform. I simply want you to arrive as yourself and feel safe enough to remain exactly that.

I cannot claim to know everything the future holds, but I can tell you that what I feel is genuine. You are not merely someone I enjoy talking to. You are someone I admire, someone whose presence brings a calmness into my life, and someone I am sincerely grateful life allowed me to meet.

So Mami, when 9 October arrives, I hope we leave the noise behind and allow ourselves to be fully present. I hope we laugh until our stomachs hurt, talk without watching the time, and create the kind of memories that remain warm long after Sunday comes. 🥰

Out of all the roads we could have taken, ours crossed on a Thursday morning. I am so grateful it did.

I can’t wait to see you, Mami. 🫶🏾
Kofi ❤️