They had a crush on each other for three years, but no one said a word.

Working side by side in theatre and ministry in Perth, Australia, Andrew and Lara Pilcher quietly admired each other — building productions, sharing faith, and guarding their hearts. Lara’s feelings grew bolder. Andrew’s remained hidden behind steady friendship and restraint.

When Lara finally chose courage and told him how she felt, he admitted he felt the same… but hesitated to act. Words were spoken. Nothing changed. Frustrated and ready for clarity, Lara stepped back.

Then came a masked New Year’s Eve party — and the one sentence from Andrew that changed everything, “I want to journey with you.”

In this episode of Unexpected Love Stories, Andrew and Lara share the tension of waiting, the cost of hesitation, and the courage it takes to finally speak. If you’ve ever been stuck in the “almost,” wondering whether to wait or walk away, this story will remind you that sometimes the right love is already beside you — just waiting for someone to be brave.

Listen now — and don’t forget to follow Unexpected Love Stories for more real stories of faith, timing, and unexpected love.

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Music credits:

Sophie's Dream by Philip Ayers | Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Where to Next by Ritchie Everett | Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

Additional music by ⁨@JoeEPmusic