I never thought I'd have a best friend like R..
I was never "popular" but never a loner either, I was kinda just... in limbo, never had a "best friend"
When I was 17 I was at a party, I met one my friends there and she brought one of her friends.. We went through pleasant introductions and went on with the night. Longer and longer we talked, I told her about my first kiss..about how the girl was my best friend and how stabbed me in the back. I'd never told anyome that before..
What made R so different?
Why, after 20 minutes do I feel safer with her than with someone I've known for my whole life?
Our friendship was sudden, we went from strangers to best friends over night.
After a week and 2 very awkward phone calls, we began to video chat everyday. Growing more and more comfortable with each other. We joke that, you can see us getting comforable with eachother because our shared pictures got more and more ugly.
The first time we hungout, we had a sleepover.. we went to the mall and spent hours joking and laughing.
I could tell from the very beginning that we were going to be in each others lives forever.
Have you ever met someone that you feel like you knew before?
That's how it was with R.
That was 7 years ago.
I'm 24, working as a personal chef to some big hotshot CEO...dating this amazing girl who is perfect.
R is dating this guy, lemme tell you, he is amazing for her. I can see how they look at each other.
They fit together perfectly.
In about a week it was their 3 year anniversary, and I was so happy for them!
Chris called and asked to meet, as I'm walking to the coffee shop down the street a million things are going through my head.
Does he want to break up with her?
Did something happen?
As I open the door, I see him in the corner with a nervous smile on his face.
"Hey.. is everything ok?" I hesitantly ask.
"Hay, R is your best friend, I know how much you mean to each other... so I wanted to ask you before anyone...."
I start getting scared.
"....Can I marry your best friend?"
I smile so widely and start tearing up.
"WHAT!? YES!! Nothing would make me happier!" I jump up and give him a hug!
"R is so lucky to have you." He says grinning.
"Ha, I know!" I say jokingly.
*A week later*
After days of planning and ring shopping the day had arrived.
R, me and our significant others and a few close friends were out to dinner. It's become a tradition to have dinner together twice a month.
Chris stood up clinking a knife on his glass.
"Yesterday was my 3 year anniversary with this amazing women sitting next to me. Words can't discribe how grateful I am to have her in my life... I never thought I'd find someone like you, completely perfect for me....So, since I know you'd hate it if I did this on our actually anniversary because it's cliche, I waited a day. R, you're the love of my life, I want to wake up next to you everyday and fall asleep with you every night. You make me a better person.. A wise person once said, you like because and love dispite. I like you because you're stubborn, and you don't take shit from people. I like you because you're not afraid to be a complete dork, and I love you dispite all those times you said you weren't beautiful, or when you said you weren't good enough.. so with that said.. will you marry me?"
I start crying of course, and look over at R to see tears running down her face.
With the biggest smile on her face she wraps her arms around his neck and through tear filled eyes says yes.
Cheers erupt through the restaurant, as he sildes the ring onto her finger. R looks over to see me sobbing. She laughs, giving me a huge hug.
"Hay, will you be my maid of honor?" She asks holding my hand.
"As if you had a choice" I smile and wink.
