Conrad was Mildrette’s secret crush on Facebook. Though he messaged her a few times, she never replied. As fate would have it, Mildrette’s cousin happened to be friends with Conrad. Through that connection, Conrad asked about her, and after some gentle nudging from her cousin, Mildrette finally agreed to connect with him. That one “yes” would change everything. They met for the first time on August 16, 2010. Dominic, their mutual friend, drove Conrad to Mildrette’s mother’s house in Washington, D.C. Acting as their personal chauffeur for the day, Dominic gave them the space to sit together in the backseat talking, laughing, and truly seeing one another for the first time. The moment Mildrette laid eyes on Conrad, she saw a tall, incredibly handsome man, and something in her heart just knew. After that first date, Conrad asked Mildrette to be his girlfriend, and she said yes. He was her very first love. She had never loved anyone before, never had a boyfriend and the excitement, the butterflies, and the pure joy she felt were unforgettable. Through all of life’s ups and downs, Mildrette remains deeply grateful to God for blessing their love. Even after all these years, Conrad still gives her butterflies. His touch, his warmth, and his tenderness still feel like magic. She couldn’t imagine life with anyone else he is her person, her forever love. Their love story continues to grow, Conrad and Mildrette look forward with joy and anticipation to wherever this beautiful journey takes them next.