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From Facebook to Forever: A Bhutanese Romance

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The crisp mountain air of Thimphu carried the scent of pine and prayer flags, a fitting backdrop to the unfolding love story of Krishna and Radha. Like the majestic Himalayas surrounding them, their connection was built on a foundation of shared dreams and a digital spark ignited across the miles. Three months of fervent Facebook chats had woven a tapestry of understanding and affection, bridging the distance between Krishna's life in Thimphu and Radha's in Phuntsholing. Their virtual world, filled with late-night messages and shared laughter, was about to become a tangible reality. Radha’s heart pounded like a traditional Bhutanese drum as she stepped off the bus in Thimphu. This was it – the moment she would finally meet Krishna, the man whose words had painted such vivid pictures in her mind. She scanned the crowd, a nervous flutter in her stomach until her eyes landed on him. He stood tall, a warm smile gracing his face, just as she had imagined. He held a small bouquet of ...