We met in 2001!! (Yes, that long ago) We exchanged numbers and had brief conversations here and there. I was reluctant to give him a chance because he had gold teeth (4), a car with rims, loud music, and wore a du-rag! (I know right) As brief and short lived as our many passing by conversations were, his cousin Tony Scott would not let my mind stay clear of Brandon for years!! He always made it a point to say that Cooley said that I was his wife. Seven years later my daughter, sisters, and I were out about to have pizza for lunch when I unknowingly parked beside his car. The golds, du-rag, loud music, and rims were gone! (He had me at hello) We ended up leaving and having lunch elsewhere but ten minutes later I get a text on my phone asking was I enjoying my pizza. Hesitant to answer because of the unknown number and the fact that I didn't tell anyone my new location, I answered. The rest is history!!
I met Shundrieka back in 2000. She may say 2001 but I met and knew her (in my mind) before she knew I existed. Our first encounter wasn't until 2001 and at that point we exchanged numbers. I called once maybe twice. Please understand I was a hot commodity with options at this point. But for some reason I wanted shundrieka more. So I stalked her moves. I made it my daily duty to ride in the area I figured she would be. (Slow jams playing loud, rims shining, and gold teeth sparkling). I took every opportunity I could to be in her presence. After months of nothing I was off to college but my mission wasn't complete. In order to remain relevant I insisted my brother Quett and cousin Tony remind her of my existence and interest. Years later after college I relocate back to Gulfport and I get a call from my son Jadarius, "Daddy I want pizza." Sitting in the car waiting on Jay's pizza, Shun and her crew intentionally parked next to me. I immediately get excited and think about my incomplete mission. Before I can brush my hair and get my lines together for the smooth approach they leave. Scouring through my phone I find her contact. Hoping this contact is still valid I shoot my shot. She responds, I then go on to explain to her that she is missing out on me and all that I have to offer. Her curiosity brings us here today.