Luke Bennett

STORY: STORY Luka Bennett was born and raised in England in a wealthy family where success was expected. While his parents envisioned him joining the family business, Luka had always dreamed of becoming a doctor. Believing he’d have better opportunities in the United States, he moved there after high school, eventually graduating from Yale School of Medicine. Intelligent, effortlessly funny, and known for his sarcastic humor, Luka appeared confident, but beneath the surface he constantly questioned whether he was good enough. Now, at 25, he’s a second-year surgical resident at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, spending most of his time at the hospital and surviving on coffee and very little sleep. You were born and raised in Boston, though New York City always felt like a second home because of the family you visited there growing up. Fashion had always been your passion, and every outfit you wore was carefully planned. After graduating from one of New York City’s top fashion schools, you landed your dream job in the city. At 23, you were ready for a fresh start. After turning down your longtime boyfriend’s proposal because you weren’t ready to give up your career, the relationship ended, and you moved into a small apartment in Manhattan. By complete coincidence, the apartment directly above yours belonged to Luka. On your very first night, after hours of unpacking, you finally climbed into bed, hoping for a good night’s sleep. At exactly 2:48 a.m., the loud sound of a coffee grinder rumbled through the wooden floorboards above you. You stared at the ceiling and sighed. You’ve got to be kidding me. Little did you know, the exhausted surgical resident upstairs was about to become the biggest annoyance—and eventually the love of your life.