It all began on August 31st, 2012. I had just arrived at the hotel after a long drive from Houston, TX to attend the Urhobo Progressive Union America (UPUA) annual convention. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by the excitement, thrill, and anticipation of all who had arrived for the convention. In that moment I looked up, and saw two men approaching my direction, one of them was my man! “Edirin.” Of course at the time I had no idea who he was but was curious to. Mr. Monday, who was in charge of the registration called Edirin over to introduce me to him as one of the young adults. He requested that I be well taken care of, which he did graciously.

That evening, I arrived at one of the event functions, and was greeted by Edirin’s voice as he gave a speech. I could not help but make mention to a friend Elohor, that I had met him earlier in the lobby (girl talk…lol). On Sunday, as the three day event came to an end. Edirin and some of the members of his Chapter performed a dance, which fascinates me till this day, because of how a few on a dance floor commanded the attention of the crowd. Of course, I set in my conservative ways J still had some “weird”comments to voice out lol…. After their performance, we ran into each other in the hall and he said to me, “I saw you recording when we were dancing. May I contact you later to send me the video and pictures?” to which I replied “Okay”.

A few weeks later, I received a text from him, followed by a phone call. I remember this quite distinctively because he was driving to his friend’s wedding. I recall asking him what his favorite part of a wedding ceremony. His response was, “I now pronounce you husband and wife”. I giggled and said mine is “you may now kiss the bride!”. We both laugh and that laughter has continued though our relationship.

Fast forward to September 2 2016, Oh what a memorable day! My God! My God! He proposed! And I said YES!! I am so blessed, and look forward to spending the rest of life with Edirin, my gentleman till this day. And Oh yes, I am looking forward to those moments those word are said on our wedding day!

-Oke.