Alice

Richard and I met in June 2007.  I was hanging out with some friends one night when they started talking about their friend Richard who lived down the road.  They started calling him and found out that he was having a little party.  My friend, being very "forward," asked him if we could stop in.  Suddenly, the phone connection was mysteriously lost!  My friends were still determined to go to Richard's get together.  I felt very awkward but tagged along anyway.  We got to Richard's place, and Richard and I struck up a conversation right away.  I thought he was so handsome from the very beginning.  And when we spoke, there was instant chemistry.  He was very friendly, funny and easy to talk to.  However our visit was very brief and we didn't exchange phone numbers.  I assumed that since our friends weren't friends, I probably wouldn't see him again.  Fast forward to two months later: the same mutual "friend" of Richard and I has a party.  Richard and I are both invited.  I thought, "hmmm....let's see if we have sparks like we did last time."  Sure enough, the night was filled with great conversation, and his admittance that he had a "crush" on me since the last time he saw me.  He asked me for my phone number and we made a lunch date for the following week.  From then on we spoke on the phone everyday and went out to dinner at least a couple times a week.   This went on for about a month, until September 21, 2007, when he took me to an Italian restaurant, held my hands, looked into my eyes and asked me if I would be his girlfriend.  I said yes and haven't looked back since.  On our second anniversary together, we went to Disneyland to celebrate.  After a wonderful fun-filled day, Richard took me to a romantic dinner and asked me to marry him.  I couldn't believe it was happening!  I was so happy and full of joy.  Needless to say, I said yes and here we are today - planning to embark on one of the most exciting and happiest days of our young lives.   I love Richard with all of my heart and look forward to sharing the rest of my life with him!