Mariama and I first met at halal store June of 2015. Actually that year I decided to learn how to cook, so I went to the store. While I was shopping I heard someone speaking fulani but with an accent different compared to how we "guineans" speak. So I asked where she was from, she said I'm from GAMBIA. We chatted a little bit inside the store then we met again outside while I was in my car waiting for her ,we started to talk and at the end of our conversation I told her that I still need to learn how to cook,so I asked her for her number . The next day I called multiple times unsuccessfully and I left a voice mail. She eventually called me back and we started calling each other almost everyday since then . One day I ask her out and she said YES.
After dating for couple years I couldn't wait to propose to the most beautiful and impressive woman I ever met in my life. she said yes in front of my 3 witness Amadou my (cameraman),Ebrima and Alpha.
From learning how to cook and being her husband was definitely the best thing that ever happened to me.
I’m full of emotions as I’m writing this piece to share with you all. I first met Bouba back in 2015 at a halal store speaking in Fula with the clerk as I was checking out my groceries. When I came out of the store, he got out of his car and said, “Do you know how to cook?" I’m looking for someone to teach me how to cook.” In my mind, I said, "What the heck?" but I reply, “Go to YouTube. You can find everything there. " He replied, saying, “ I want you to teach me. Can I have your number?” Of course, I played hard to get However, he persisted and ended up winning my number. Instead, We spent hours on the phone in the evening, and whenever he took his lunch break at work, he would always call me at exactly 2:30 PM . Nonetheless, Sundays are exceptional as he would be glued to the TV watching Arsenal (his favorite soccer team) play. After couple weeks of talking, he could not wait any longer and said, “Make yourself available Friday night I’m taking you out. " I was on cloud nine and replied “Yes Mr. Barry” He giggled. So, we went on our first date that Friday, and The rest is history.
This man came at the perfect time in my life when I needed a shoulder to lean on most. What more can I say? From the moment we met he has continuously showered me with unconditional love my kids and I. He is the perfect man any woman would dream of having. Yes, I’m thankful to Allah for sending such an amazing man my way.
Ps: He still can’t cook.
