Winter 2016...…received a friend request from Rykeem Thomas. Naturally, I accepted. I didn't know any better. He likes a pic here and there and so do I. He seemed like a positive guy... Didn't post raunchy stuff...just family and his beliefs. I loved that he spends lots of time with his kids, nieces and nephews. Gotta love a guy that loves the kids..... Anyways.... like I said, no comments or anything going back and forth....Until I get a private message from him. "So you're a chef hunh?" (OMG, he spelled You're correctly) that caught my eye immediately since you know, I am like the grammar police) :) I responded "yes, in my head" (ya'll know I am not a professional) He then goes on about "I be seeing all the meals and food you post, thought you were a chef, well Hell, had me fooled!!" So, it goes on for a bit and we talk about eggrolls and how he doesn't eat pork, whatever!!!! He then goes and says, "Imma let you know real soon....." So, it ends there and I don't hear from him again. Kinda knew where that was going....no where! A few months later....I get another private message from a new account. He friend requested me again....HMMMM lol. Summer 2016 "You can't be posting free trips and who wants to come cause someone like myself might take you up on your offer!!! (laughing emoji's) Shit, I got gas money!! LOL" I am like, who the hell?? and why is he in my DM's....I forgot I posted on FB. Nephew graduating from High School and don't want to drive by myself. Didn't think anyone would respond...just talking like I normally do. So, we talk and talk and talk.....this was getting interesting....I was intrigued. This is where it gets kinda crazy....He think's I stalked him while he was working! I doubt it. I had to get groceries! LMAO....even though I only shop at Big Y. I saw him in the dairy section..... and we locked eyes! Yes, it was very romantic. Few more messages and we hooked up. The rest is history!
OK, so DEC 2019 Rykeem was acting weird for a few weeks.....nothing new! lol He was trying to plan a surprise 40 Birthday party for me. He obviously was having issues planning it. So, he just flat out told me, I wanted to throw you a party but its harder than I thought! I was like, ummmm dude, I don't like parties. Get your money back ASAP!!!! LMAO! Few days later....He said lets just do dinner...I am like OK, sure... where? He said Brio. I was like ok, works for me. So, that evening on DEC 14, 2019. It was raining. We arrived at Brio....I see some folks that I didn't even know were coming. Thinking it was just supposed to be my family. As the evening progressed....I see him at the bar area... where else right? and don't think anything of it. I am sitting down enjoying my meal. Still thinking to myself.... why are all these people here? didn't I tell him I didn't want a party! lol So, they bring out my cake, sing Happy Birthday to me and I blow out the candle with Winter. While I am trying to enjoy it...he calls me up to the front of the room. UGH, I don't like to be the center of attention. So, I get up with a little attitude thinking I had to say a little speech... not a fan of speaking in front of crowds. He proceeds to explain his agginess and that he's been searching for the right present. He goes on and on... then pauses and gets down on one knee......OMG!!!!! is that what I think he's about to do????? I covered my face with my hands and didn't open them. I was to nervous and my face was red. He then asks me again....and of course I say "Yes" Now mind you.... All I wanted was a fridge for all my cake orders, but this was way better than that. (FYI, I still need that fridge) Le sigh.....
I GOT MY FRIDGE!!!!