It was a case of the right person at the absolute worst time so he found a way to make time.
Kiara and Selwyn's first encounter is dramatic, and their attraction instantaneous. But Kiara has commitments, dreams, and plans and Selwyn doesn't fit into any of it.
But he's not willing to give up on the chance at love, so he plans a second encounter just as dramatic. When Kiara returns from scientific research in Antarctica, he kidnaps her with her startled agreement.
Maybe all they need for a chance at real love is a break from real life.