Our love story began in the Summer of 2015. We were both working at Rod’s Tavern in Sea Girt and Zachary was just beginning to bartend at this time. We had always been friends but that summer things changed. Our friendship began to grow into so much more and before we knew it we were spending all day talking (snap chatting lol). One night we had both been invited to a graduation party and I could honestly tell you by the time the party was over I just knew this guy was someone different. A couple of days later I got up the nerve to ask this much younger guy out on a date (or more like told him this is what we’re doing lol). Because let’s be honest if I waited for him to do so I most likely wouldn’t be writing this love story right now. To my surprise August 6th 2015 was the last first date of my life. It was a simple but perfect beach day. Began with a bike ride and ended with lunch at the Riverside Café at the inlet. We were both very nervous but the conversation was easy. As we walked the Beach walk hand in hand I couldn’t help but wonder and imagine if this could really be what I’ve been waiting for. Now as I sit here writing our love story I can honestly tell you it was. Our relationship kept growing and we honestly fell more in love with each other every day. The one thing that still stands true to this day is that before all else we still are each other’s best friend.