Monday, April 28, 2008
We met through work and became fast friends. You would meet me for dinner whenever it was an event night. We would walk the busy concourse together, looking for something tasty to eat. Even though our dinners were complimentary, we would pretend to buy each other dinner.
You would often stay late after work and help me with mine. We would walk the empty concourse and talk about everything. I shared my joys and frustrations. You listened and offered your thoughts. As I look back now, I see the signs that I never saw before. There was a brush of hands, a light arm over the shoulder, and smiles that told me how you felt about me.
We would meet with friends after work for drinks. It would always be you and me waiting on the rest. That was fine because it was then that we started to get to know one another. I thought you were a great man. I wanted to set you up with my best friend. Little did I know, I was the one for you.
The first Sunday we shared together will always be a special day. We were two friends spending time together. I wanted to take you to a special place for brunch but when we got there the place was no longer open for brunch! The horror! But we improvised and ended up in a sweet Portuguese bakery where we shared hot pressed sandwiches and cappuccino. We shared stories about our lives and our families.
Then we wandered through Yorkville. We pretended to be a couple shopping for a ring at Tiffany's! What a wonderful play of pretend. I had a great time. We capped the day off by renting a movie and ordering Chinese. The entire day was not planned. We were just going for brunch. The memories bring forward vivid feelings of joy and happiness even as I write this.
You offered to take me out for dinner. I agreed thinking it would be just another night out with a good friend. You asked if I wanted to know where we were going or let it be a surprise. A surprise? People plan surprises only for those who are very special to them. Am I someone special to you? Up till then, I never realized. You also told me you had something else for me. Another surprise?
I knew then there was something more going on. I was confused. Did I want this to happen? What about our friendship? I truly treasured our friendship and never wanted to lose that. But a little voice in my head told me to enjoy it and let every moment happen.
You got me a Raptor's playoff t-shirt! Only you would know me well enough to know how happy that would make me. No need for flowers, this girl would prefer sports any day. We enjoyed our dinner and as I sat across the table from you, I started to realize how lucky I was to have such a wonderful man adore me.
Every time you look at me, I know you truly see me. I have never had someone look at me the way you do. I can honestly say, I have never felt this way before. Is this the love that everyone talks about? Is it happening to me? You have been an unexpected surprise. How did you happen to come into my life without me seeing it?
True friendships are hard to find, as well as true love. But to find the two combined is even more rare. To think that I might be blessed with both makes me thankful for you. I look forward to many more Sundays shared with you.
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