For starters, some background information that led to Jeanette and I meeting is that my sister and her sister are very good friends and had just become roommates. We had both known of each other, but had never truly met or seen each other. Even though they had been friends for years, constantly going to each other’s house, and always hanging out, we had never crossed paths. One evening prior to our official “first time meeting” I attended the restaurant she works at with some of my friends, not knowing who she was or that she even worked there. Immediately, she recognized me and asked, “your Stephanie’s brother?” In some confusion and shock, I responded, “Yes, and your Karina’s sister?” After some small talk, she walked us to our table and let us be. Throughout our dinner, my friends had noticed that she kept looking over my way (which she to this day, denies). The one time I looked over at her, and we made eye contact. On our way out, we both said good-bye and that we would probably see each other at our sister’s new house.
A few weeks later, my sister was celebrating her 25th birthday in the city. I brought a few of friends and we all met in my sister’s hotel room to get the party started a little early. Once I walked into the room, I had seen Jeanette in the room. I said hi to my sister, her sister, and all their friends. I had said Hi, to Jeanette but she didn’t respond. Thinking she didn’t hear me, I tried to play in smooth and just kept going down the line with greetings. A few hours later we all went to a club here in the city and I went on with my night. Midway through the night, I made my way up to my sisters VIP area where I saw Jeanette. We started talking, and after a few minutes decided to dance. This was the beginning of our crazy, outgoing, romance. From there on out we had danced the night away, without a worry in our minds and nothing but laughter and smiles. Her shoe strap came undone, and I being the gentleman I am, offered to fix it. I tried and tried and couldn’t get it to work. Finally after forcing the strap to the buckle I was relieved. We began dancing again, and moved closer as the night continued. We were so close at one point that our lips were centimeters from each other. We both slowly move closer and kissed. Jeanette was embarrassed thinking her breathe stunk, I instantly gave her an altoid (I always have altoids). We both laugh, and the rest of the night, we find ourselves constantly dancing, laughing and kissing. As the night comes to an end, we decide to get some pizza, her sitting with her friends and me with mine as thought nothing happened. We went one with our late night meal and made our way back to the room. Without knowing it was 4 A.M and I had to work at 9 A.M. so my friends and I decided to leave. I made my way towards Jeanette and said goodbye. Making my way to the car I noticed I forgot to ask for her number. So in the most pathetic way possible, I left her a Facebook message describing how good of a time we had and if I could have her number. My friends constantly gave me a hard time for not getting her number, and messaging her. She messaged me back two days later.
After about three weeks of texting and trying to get a spark I couldn’t read her. She was tough, not always responding but when she did, sound as though she was interested. Something about her just kept me interested. So finally after countless attempts to see her, she agreed to go on a date. I kept her on her toes and made everything a surprise. She was curious asking, “What she should wear?” and what she should be prepared for?” I answered with one response, “Just be ready to have fun and I am sure whatever you decide will be perfect. “ And fun was something we did have, we went private bowling and spent the night laughing and enjoying ourselves once again. Even though she kicked my butt and yes I actually tired the second game, we enjoyed ourselves very much. After a number of other dates, and some uncertainty on both sides as times, we decided to go for it. We became official. This is one the best decisions I have made thus far in my life. Jeanette is the funniest, most out going, crazy, beautiful, and amazing woman I have ever met. I never have a duel moment in her presence. We always laugh and enjoy each other’s company as we did that first night. She is someone I hold deeply in my heart and love very much.