text: what are some good ways to purposely run in to an old flame and make it seem like an accident? my intentions are to pick up where we left off some years ago and i would like to make it a chance encounter, but sometimes fate needs a little push.  any ideas? hi, you could say you were visiting a friend or relative who lives near him...make sure you know the name of a street though or you will lookstupid when he asks where/ you could say you were just delivering a parcel for a friend....or if you live really close you could just say you were walking your dog....if you go somewhere you know he will be going for a drink say you are meeting a friend...good luck