The dim lighting and smooth jazz of Le Chat Noir set the perfect ambiance for a chance encounter I was nursing a scotch feeling the pleasant hum of two days of successful business meetings in Montreal when she walked in Angie Bloom angiebloom had an aura of effortless elegance about her A simple black dress and eyes that sparkled with intelligence and wit We locked eyes across the room and a smile played on her lips I couldn t help but approach We talked for hours the conversation flowing seamlessly from hockey to philosophy to our shared love of obscure French cinema She was quick-witted insightful and had a laugh that could melt glaciers As the night wore on I went back to my hotel lucky enough Angie called me that she is on her way to my hotel after find away to tell her boyfriend I was surprised but undeniably thrilled We spent the rest of the night lost in conversation laughter and a connection that felt both electric and comfortably familiar The details of those hours are ours alone a memory I ll treasure But suffice it to say it was a fantastic time Montreal a city I already adored now holds an even more special place in my heart thanks to a chance meeting with a captivating woman named Angie Bloom