Dating : How one classic book helped me find my true love (thanks to A Gentleman in Moscow)
Now I really don’t believe in fairy tales, but I must say that the past month has been nothing short of one. I think when things want to happen your way, the entire Universe conspires to make it happen. So when a colleague I have hardly talked to since I joined my new company gifted me a book on my birthday, things started rolling.
I am not a big fan of novels. So when “A Gentleman in Moscow” was gifted to me, I was least expecting to read it. But one fateful night, I was too tired to go out and too bored to watch a movie. So I started reading the book instead and I was instantly hooked to the story. I finished it within the next few hours and I cant remember when I dozed off. The next morning, the only thing I wanted to do was visit Russia. Sounds crazy?
I worked hard and deservedly got a week’s worth of vacation time. I booked the tour at Hotel Metropol. The day I reached the place and entered through its magnificent doors was one of the best days of my life. After checking in, I visited all the places the Count frequented. I also got a veal tongue for lunch. In the evening I visited the Chaliapin Bar to get a taste of the Count’s favorite drink. And there I met him.
He, too, was on the tour and we started talking fervently about the book and our experiences after reading the story. He was witty and he found me funny. We had a great time together and before we knew, we were falling head over heels for each other. That was the best one week of my entire life. We arrived back to the States and although we are from different cities, we have met a few times and I plan to move in with him. Well, I found the love of my life. And its all thanks to “A Gentleman in Moscow.”
Wow, what a beautiful story. I wish something like this would happen to me. Your story has piqued my interest enough to buy a copy of “A Gentleman in Moscow.” Who knows, I might plan a trip to Moscow someday?I wish something like this would happen to me. Your story has piqued my interest enough to buy a copy of “A Gentleman in Moscow.” Who knows, I might plan a trip to Moscow someday?
Visiting the Metropol is akin to falling in love. It is an experience that never really leaves you. I don’t know what is it with the place, but there is a sense of surreal, of magic that is palpable in the highest degree.
I think what is more romantic than finding a person to love, is love in all its myriad varieties during the visit to the Metropol. I fell in love with everything in the Metropol – the architecture, the elegance, the aura, the charm and oh, the food!
I think the Metropol is the most underrated hotel in the world. But to visit it is an experience that transcends mere travel. It is more than that.
Finding true love in a hotel? That is absolutely romantic. I am sure the Metropol must have played a big role in getting you two hooked to each other.
Okay, so I have booked my copy of “A Gentleman in Moscow.” Can’t wait to lay my hands on it. I think I am already falling for Count Alexander Rostov from what I have read about him so far!
This should be a movie. Sometimes fate finds you.
Your second sentence in your first paragraph reminded me of the alchemist “And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.”
Looks like my next book on my list is a gentleman in moscow. Maybe I’ll get lucky and have a similar experience, but I’ll be content with a good read.
» So I started reading the book instead and I was instantly hooked to the story. I finished it within the next few hours and I cant remember when I dozed off. »
You are the world’s fastest reader.
The poor guy that gave you the book probably was hoping to be your gentleman.