opposite; across (the street etc) · directly in front of one; up ahead · face to face

Tom wanted to talk to Mary face to face.

The garden is in front of the house.

There is a cottage beyond the bridge.

Tom's mother is a nurse at the hospital that's across the street from where Mary lives.

Those fated to meet will do so regardless of distance. Those not fated will not, even if they are across from one another.