The story behind Seen at Last goes back to my college years, which feels like a long time ago now (and it actually is!). Even back then, my mind was full of ideas, much like it is today. I was constantly thinking about stories but struggling with how to put them down on paper in a way that felt right. At the time, I wanted to write something romantic, but not the kind of romance that follows the usual patterns.
While I was brainstorming, I asked my best friend to join me. I thought it would be fun to work on a story together, and it felt natural to share ideas with someone who knew me well. We wrote the opening part of the story, but life got busy. School took over, and the project was put on hold without either of us meaning for that to happen.
Recently, I came across this document on Google Drive. Reading it again brought back the feeling I had when we first started writing it. With Christmas approaching, and it being my favorite time of year, I decided to revisit the story and finish what we never did back then. I kept the original spirit of the opening but shaped it into a short story with a holiday setting.
I’m now putting the final touches on Seen at Last, and my plan is to release it on Wattpad about a week before Christmas so anyone can read it for free. It feels good to return to a story that waited patiently for its ending. I hope you enjoy reading it, and I wish you all an early Merry Christmas.