Mina Abouzahra and Jeroen Mensink met during a birthday lunch at De Plantage in Amsterdam. Mina initiated their connection by playfully teasing Jeroen when they were seated across from one another.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
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