We Do!

Love at first sight? Definitely, not. In fact, no such thing exists. This isn't a romantic movie or novel, this is real life. And in real life, love takes time. Let's travel back when these two freshmen high school students, Gabriel (Gabe) and Arlene, first met in science class- when Arlene forgot to bring a pencil and had to turn to a student sitting nearby. Arlene: Do you have a pencil I can borrow? Gabe: Yeah. The end. Those were the only words exchanged between the two throughout their high school years together. Now, let's fast forward to freshman year in college. Since the two went to the same high school, they already had a couple of mutual friends. A couple turns into several mutual friends when Gabe's close friend begins courting Arlene. Inevitably, Gabe and Arlene are reunited when this close friend brings her to one of their gatherings. When Gabe lays eyes on Arlene, he instantly thinks: "Oh wow! She's gotten a lot prettier." He eventually learns more about her as she continues to spend time with their group. He begins to think: "She's really cool, down to earth, PLUS she's really pretty." However, given the fact that his good friend was already courting her, he decides to keep the thoughts to himself and abstain from acting on them. Little did he know, fate already had a plan. Gabe and Arlene's interactions soon fade when she moves to continue her studies at UC Davis. Arlene's priority at that time was her education. Though she dated, she was too distracted by her studies, and thus, serious relationships were never developed. And Gabe? Well, he happened to court her at the right time, right after she completed her college education. When Arlene graduates and moves back from Davis, she and an old high school friend reconnect. Coincidentally, this friend's boyfriend was Gabe's bestfriend at that time. One day, Gabe asks his bestfriend's girlfriend to recommend someone for him to date. She says: "Arlene." This sparks a memory in Gabe. He remembers his attraction towards her. Knowing that his close friend, who was courting her in the past, has moved on, he figures she is no longer off limits. He searches for her on FB and sends the following message: "hey been awhile lol how've you been??? We should hang out and catch up." And their journey to love begins...