—Alec—

Life has a funny way of humbling you.

A few weeks ago, I invited my best friend all the way from South Korea to Washington D.C. to help me win over Mabel Parker.

Guess who ended up falling hard—leaving his student behind?

Yes. Kyu-hun.

Last week, they'd gone on their first date, and he spent the weekend at her place.

Then he was back this morning whistling like someone who'd just won a lottery, after texting earlier, imploring that I reach out to some of my elite friends. He ...