Brittany& Adrian
December 31, 2019
Adrian and I have been friends since 2006/2007. We met online and went out for ice cream right before I left for college. He lied to me about his age so I thought he was the same age as me but just attended a local college. It was my first year in college and we kept in touch via phone and AOL instant messenger (AIM) at the time. He was so funny to me and we always had great conversation.
On Christmas break that year, I came home and we went to Fridays with a group of my friends and one of his. He seemed like a dweeb during that interaction so our communication faded away a bit. He ended up going to the military the end of 2008 and we would talk periodically, but I was living my college life and enjoying it and he was somewhere serving the world while in the Army, and we eventually lost contact.
Around 2012 Adrian found me on Instagram and we exchanged numbers and then eventually grabbed some food to just chat and catch up. We instantly became great friends again! During that time we both were in relationships and were just platonic friends. I introduced him to some of my friends and we went to a day party at Barcode one day and one of my friends inquired about his age, and that’s when it was revealed that he was youunggggg!! I was flabbergasted! I couldn’t believe I was ever interested in this little boy lol. No wonder he was so funny to me, he was childish lol. Eventually both of us ended up single so we decided to dabble in a romantic relationship, because, well, those jokes won me over, and he’s kept a smile on my face ever since! On September 23, 2018 he asked me to spend the rest of my life with him and I couldn’t imagine life any other way!
Around the beginning of September Adrian mentioned that we hadn't been on any dressy dates lately and that we should plan on doing two that month. So he began planning them and actually purchased two outfits for me to wear on these dates! On the day of September 23, 2018, Adrian was acting very weird, and I was NOT feeling it. It was a rainy day and I can't stand the rain (did anyone else read that in their Missy Elliot voice? lol), so I did not want to go. I remember talking to my friends in the group chat telling them that I had plans to go to dinner later and was not feeling it, and was going to try to cancel on Adrian by any means necessary. The group chat was supportive and told me to suck it up it was just a little rain and then they all went on to tell me all their plans for the rest of the day. During that evening I took Adrian some food for lunch and thought I was going to go in his house and eat it with him, but NOPE lol. He basically stopped me at my car and said, okay baby thanks for the food see you later. As many of you know, my face was stuck , like whyyy can't I go in the house, what's going on in the house that I can't come eat with you. But I just put on my thinking cap and kept it moving.
It's now time to go to this restaurant, that mind you we had already been to, so for the life of me I couldn't understand why it was so pertinent that we go that day, in this nasty weather. We're driving to the restaurant and I'm sitting in the car quiet, because I really want to be in the bed watching movies, but whatever, lol. Adrian is just talking and talking trying to lighten the mood and he talks himself right into a lie! That all revolved back around why I couldn't have come in the house earlier for lunch. So now I'm really upset and wondering what's really going on here. So Adrian catches all of my attitude and begins speeding to the restaurant. We pull up and he's so nervous that he doesn't put the umbrella over me he keeps it over his head, as if he couldn't afford to get drenched but I could. So I'm fussing even more now lol. I snatch the umbrella and we begin walking...not in the direction of the restaurant. He said, "babe, I have a surprise for you, I purchased you something at the Louis Vuitton store so we have to go pick it up now", I was so mad and cold and wet that I didn't want it. I complained every single step, "Adrian, no! forget that gift! I don't want it! Let's just go eat so i can go back home! Ugh I'm cold" lol anything you can think of, I said it lol .
As we get close to the Louis Vuitton store I see a group of people huddled with umbrellas, so I complain about them too lol. "What are these weirdos doing all huddled up with these umbrellas, they're in the way!" Next thing you know...the umbrellas opened up and it was everyone important to us!! As they opened up a walk way for me our family was standing at the end of it holding flowers that said WILL YOU MARRY ME. I was literally stuck, all I could think about was OMG, I've been so mean to him all day, I'm so undeserving, I wanted to cry but couldn't because I felt so horrible for my actions throughout the day. I was shocked, surprised, excited, and elated, so many emotions overwhelmed me that I don't even know if i said any words the first 4 minutes of the interaction. It was on that day, September 23, 2018 that Adrian asked me to spend the rest of my life with him and I couldn’t imagine life any other way!
Nevija and I met at the best HBCU there is, North Carolina A&T State University! We became friends freshman year and grew into besties! We have maintained that friendship ever since, so much so, that she blessed me with my God daughter Jaidyn! Nevija and I have traveled the world together from spring breaks in 2007 to world tours in 2018.
Miosha aka "Mio" and I began our friendship in 2009, we met through mutual friends at Jaspers and then kicked them to the curb and became super tight! Originally she thought I was a stuck up "PG County Girl" lol then she got to know me and became an honorary PG Country girl, because she was at my house every weekend going to church with my family and me. Most likely if you see me out, she's right behind me or right beside me. When Adrian and I began seriously dating she told him, "Listen, don't think you're coming in scooting me out of the way, we are a package deal, she will always be my friend", lol.
Samone aka "Monie" and I met in 2013 working for the federal government. We worked on a project together and realized we both had a very close mutual friend, whose house we were both meeting at that night to go see Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z in concert. That was our very first time hanging out, and we've been friends ever since. Samone is my girl who won't let me look crazy in real life or in pictures, lol, she makes sure my hair is right, i'm sucking my fat in, and that my fit is in tack. Samone is also a great planner so she has helped plan some of the most memorable experiences!
Samantha aka "Sammie" and I met on twitter lol. She was my "twestie", we had a few mutual friends who kept us in conversations together that allowed us to feel like we knew each other well just off of social media. Samantha transferred colleges to a nearby school in North Carolina and our mutual friends finally introduced us in real life. After that introduction she became my little sister and I showed her the Greensboro ropes! She was always with Nevija and me, so much so that everyone thought she actually attended A&T. We've shared several life experiences together and have traveled the world together as well! Sammie is also a great writer, so whenever I need to tell someone off or write something professional I have her check my work lol.
Cherelle and I played AAU basketball together at around the age of 13. After one or two seasons together we lost contact and continued on to high school and college. One random U Street night, I was out with Mio and someone stumbles upon me giving me a huge hug, (meanwhile Mio was mugging her, like who is this hugging my friend lol) it was none other than, lost Cherelle! We had been looking for each other for years lol! After getting back in touch we ruled that summer together! If you saw me, you saw her, and vice versa. Cherelle has also traveled the world with us on several trips, I guess she liked it so much that she moved to Germany and left the rest of us here lol.
Wilika and I met around 2012 through mutual acquaintances. She was always making me crack up laughing and had tons of jokes. She began kicking it with Mio and me and then I introduced her to the rest of the gang, and she became baby sis to all of us. She helped Mio plan a surprise b-day for me a few years ago which really showed her love and care for me as a friend.
Ashley is Adrian's sister and my soon to be sister-in-law! Yayy so exciting, I always wondered what it would be like to have a sister. Ashley has accepted me into the family and I'm super grateful! She's always been very supportive of our relationship and I'm forever thankful for that. Ashley has been around some of my fun and crazy group of friends at a few events and has fit right in and had a blast as well, we all welcome her into our family and friend group!
Allison is Adrian's sister and my soon to be sister-in-law! Yayy so exciting, I always wondered what it would be like to have one sister but now I'll have TWO! Allison, like Ashley, has always been very supportive of Adrian and my relationship and I'm super grateful for their support through our journey. People say it takes a village to raise a child, but sometimes it also takes a God fearing village to help keep two people who love each other on the right path when faced with adversity. Allison has also been introduced to my friends and we have had some good times together. Some of the bridesmaids went to a Ja Rule concert recently where we all sang our hearts out!
I met Andre when I first got stationed at ft MEADE
I had to show him the barracks and where everything was on base.
When I visited him later at his room I saw he had a stockpile of Jordan’s and I knew we would get along well. We've been tight ever since!
Elijah and I met in in high school during my 9th grade year , we happened to be sitting at the same table in the cafeteria . Elijah and our mutual friend Jose all sat down at the table and discussed trying to start our own clothing brand. From that idea to multiple classes together, we've been family ever since.!
I originally met baker at Gryphon in DC, at a Cinco De Mayo Event, but briefly we connected again through Instagram . I always heard his name in the city but never knew who he was, we became cool over talking about what he wanted to do to break into the music industry and what I was trying to do with my clothing venture. He's been a great friend and constantly supportive of the things I want to do and we both encourage each other and aid in whatever way to get each other to where we want to be career wise.
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