Well it my first day at my new job in 11/ 2016 and Derion worked there part time. He claimed not to even like me at first lol. That still shocks me to this day because everyone likes me! After briefly talking for a few days we had a conversation about sports. Of course I'm from NOLA and I'm a Saints fan. That immediately got his full attention because he's a Atlanta Falcons fan til the wheels fall off. In those moments of our sarcasm about the two teams we realized that the other person was pretty cool. We continued to have small talks at work that eventually became more in depth on a friendly level. I had just ended a previous relationship during this time as well. But, without having interest in Derion at that time. We talked about everything but, most of all we laughed as friends. Unknowingly to the both of us an attraction was there. There was something about him that made it all feel organically natural to be around him. I asked him when was he going to ask me on a date? He asked why should he? I stated because I don't want you to be left behind (smiling). He replied why do I care( with a smirk)? Honestly I didn't have an answer. I just wanted him to take me out because I enjoyed his company. Our 1st date (unofficial date) was Valentine'sDay 2017. JJ's Chicken and Fish (my choice)lol . We talked ppl watched, ate and laughed. No flirting no pressure and that was perfect to me. We started hanging out regularly and then he left for a tour in 5/2017 which had him gone the rest of the year. My only request of him was to communicate with me while he was away. Which was something that he didn't even do with his own family. But, he kept his promise even still to this day. Our only connection was Facetime and we would talk for hours in between shows. At all odd hours no matter what country/state he was in. That time apart we became best friends. That was all less than 2yrs ago that our love story began. I gave him 3yrs to propose to me. Because I couldn't be his gf forever..I wanted to be his wife! He is my EVERYTHING and more. I'm grateful and honored to be his wife for eternity! xoxo Shyra