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His POV: I was standing in line at the Soul Food Bistro when I first saw her. The line was so long but I really wanted some oxtails and Mac & cheese, so I waited in this extremely long line. When the door opened as someone walked out, I saw her coming in and I said to myself, Wow, that is one beautiful sister! She was super pretty, but I thought she looked too young and maybe even stuck up, like she knew she looked good and didn't have the time for anyone. Plus, she was a little young thing, so I thought. Once she came in, I just continued to scroll through my phone as she stood behind me in line. I was not in the mood for a young thing who knew she was all that. As we waited there was a gentleman who was guiding the line along and he paired Deirdre and I together because he thought we were together. We looked at each other, I explained we were not together. He responded with something to the effect that it's a shame because we look good together. From there, we started having small conversations which eventually turned into great conversations. I then realized that Deirdre wasn't "stuck up" and was actually closer to my age! She just looked real good for her age. We vibed so well, and by this time we got our food, I paid for her meal. We chatted.. and as I was about to be on my way, she asked for my phone. I opened it and handed it to her, she programmed her number in it, and then she told me to give her a call sometime. We left and I thought to myself, Wow, she is beautiful, smart, down to earth and did I mention, very pretty? I ended up texting her later that evening. Little did I know that she was going to be the one. I've always known she was special to me, when I first thought about her being the one, we were on one of our trips abroad. We were in Dubai just exploring the place when we met an older retired couple out traveling and exploring this big foreign country together (the Duncans). We were talking with them and got to know them pretty well, and in that moment, this made me realize that one day this will be us. It really hit home for me that there is no one else I'd rather be with halfway across the world, exploring new places, and building brand new memories just the two of us. I was completely happy. We could be lost and alone and I would still be ok. It was then that I realized that I had never wanted to be alone with anyone else like this before, and how much I enjoy her company before any other person. That was the beginning of me seeing her as the one woman who could share and be my whole world and I have zero reservations about it (This is huge for me!). I have finally found someone who completely understands me for me and is not afraid to love me for who I am as a whole person. It feels like I found my female twin, because we are so compatible, and we are always in sync. Having a friendship within a relationship feels good. I had never experienced this before... It is a great thing to be loved & understood on a level that no one else can understand.

Her POV: I walked into the Soul Food Bistro, head down looking into my phone. I looked up and there he was standing in front oft of me. My First thought was, Oh my! Look at those arms! Wearing his Express fitted v neck t-shirt.. I remember thinking of how I could see myself resting my head on his shoulders. He was definitely your tall, dark & handsome man and nicely dressed. As my curiosity grew, I started quietly studying him, I was so intrigued by his quietness and wondered what was on his mind? Keep in mind.. He still had his head buried in his phone and barely looked up. Just a quick nod and no words. I remember wondering to myself what is he looking at in his phone? I also thought to myself, that maybe he prefers white women.. I nonchalantly went back to my phone. Shortly after, something strange happened. The longer we waited in this hour long line, the more I felt drawn to this man. I heard this tiny voice in my head that kept saying “Talk to him. He’s safe.” (I didn’t know what it meant then, but I know now) but anyway, I answered myself with, "no, If he wants to talk, he sees me standing here". Meanwhile, my stomach is burning because I was obviously fighting divine instructions. Just as I was becoming internally irritated, this line usher pushed us together “move the line” he says. We smiled, step back... and we explain we're not a couple! He says, you mean y'all aren’t together? We said no. He says, well that’s a shame, because you two look really good together. Honestly, we hear this everywhere we go! So the ice is broken and Isaiah starts to talk, and the moment he did, I remember thinking, how good his energy feels. He was calm, with an easy spirit, even though I didn't know his last name he felt so Familiar.. in a way I can't explain. For example, day one.. we were arm and arm as if we were already a 5 year old couple. I have never felt this forward about any man at first onset, so I knew without a doubt I wanted Isaiah somewhere in my world. Moving forward, We both ordered food.. oxtails and double Mac.. obviously we were already in synch. We walked out. We chatted more. I could feel the moment coming for us to part ways. He is slow and steady and I'm thinking: Is he not going to ask for my number? So I asked for his phone, put my number in it and said, call me sometime if you want. He smiled & we went on our way. I got into my car, I literally asked God: What was that? He felt so good. Peaceful - Like a breath of fresh air I didn’t know I needed. It’s funny how life works. Who would have known that a simple craving for oxtails and Mac would come full circle when Isaiah proposed to me over the very same meal in Jamaica, with oxtails with double Mac & Cheese Some love stories are planned. Ours was orchestrated and we are so grateful.

What I thought was just another trip... turned out to be the moment my life changed forever. On Dec 29 , we flew to Jamaica with one of our closest friend couples April and Gerald (GT). We were all excited for a small getaway trip to close out the year of 2024... I had no idea that Isaiah had something much bigger planned. Immediately upon arrival we started planning the night away! We were having a ball at our resort that day. The next night , Dec 30 , we had dinner reservations , nothing out of the ordinary to me . Just good food, good company, and another beautiful night in Jamaica. Oxtails and double Mac and cheese, of course, drinking, and laughter.... everything felt normal. But, behind the scenes , a whole plan was unfolding . Somehow, Gerald already had the ring and discreetly passed it to Isaiah under the table without me noticing a thing. how: Isaiah casually told me to look behind me, pointing out a random guy wearing a shirt similar to his. While I was turned around trying to find this mystery person .. they made the switch. I had no clue. As the night went on we began going around the table sharing what we were thankful for, our friendships, the past year, and what was ahead as we stepped into the new year. When it was Isaiah's turn, I was still eating. Not thinking anything of it, but still listening all at the same time.. until I noticed him stand up. Before I could even process what was happening, he got down on one knee in the middle of laughter, love, and all of the people in the restaurant and asked me to spend forever with him and just like that she said yes! Same Love. Different Season, and still chose each other everyday. From then until now. God kept us . Love grew us, and time proved us. Not just standing but still thriving. Walking boldly into forever. #Dunson ever after 2026