During our, anniversary with the love of my life, we agreed to spend the day together.  Monday morning, I decided to go to theirs. Oh! And what a hopeless romantic I can be .I surprise myself sometimes. I bought some matching bracelets and some cake to spice things up. Red velvet it was. I sort of got caught up in traffic,he called. (I get really anxious when he doesn’t call). I explained  I was caught up in traffic and was only minutes away. When I arrived at their place,I called (this generation though,I  mean you could knock or ring but you choose to call).It’s ironic!

He came in just a few seconds. Told me to wait for him to get his shoes. So I waited outside. It was the longest 3 minutes of my life. Ever! I was getting impatient. Usually, I throw this tough and ‘I’m always fine’ vibe around people but in that moment, I was weak,very weak and vulnerable. So his sister came to check on me. Asked why I wasn’t coming to say hi. Just before I told her that I didn’t know I’d be out here this long,he walked out all smiley and stuff.I wasn’t angry with him. I was furious! I decided to address that. You had two hours to get ready before I was here. I didn’t like how I waited outside for you to get ready. He said he was really sorry for keeping me.I believed him. I forgave him. And we went out. Love.

On our way to the restaurant,his phone rings! He picks  up. I mean why not? I’m not one of those overly dramatic girls, am I? Of course I am. So apparently he has to go for his photography equipment, we took 10 minutes to find this guy.I was getting pissed .I know what you are thinking,it’s just 10 minutes right? Ok now, lemme finish! When we got to him,it became weird. For me. Their business went on for another 20 minutes!Imagine. So at this point in time, I was just questioning his priorities. I mean, It took me two hours for God’s sake to get here. Some empathy you feel me. How about,you would have done this before? So he is done with this person,let’s call him Dave. In my mind I’m yelling at him.This should be our anniversary,but I’m just there with him. Not yelling while I was fighting it so hard.Love.

On our way back I am beyond frustrated .He noticed.Tells me about the restaurant we should be going now. I’m still deadbeat silent. We walk. He stops me and says,say something. So many things are going through my mind right now. And right there and then I had a break down. I am your girlfriend I said. I regretted as soon as I said that I mean, I shouldn’t be reminding him,he knows. I walked and he followed me. He led me to the restaurant and grabs us a table, he stared in disbelief,didn’t say a word when I knew he had alot to say.At this point, am in tears. I apologised for snapping at him. But at this point still,I’m not sure I’m crying for the hour that passed without him noticing  or because I snapped. It was probably both you know.

At this point also, am expecting him to be mad at me or say something that would hurt me as hell. Does none of that. He gives me a warm embrace. He tells me it’s okay . He explains why he did that. That is love for me. Love feels warm. It embraces us in our worst moments. It tells you that everything will be okay.Love explains its actions when wrong. The other day, we had an argument he  wasn’t speaking to me. I was scared of talking to him not to offend him more. And that evening he held my hand as we walked to a burger restaurant and waited for me to give the order still standing next to me. That is Love for me. Having no reason at all to love but still ,that love stands right next to you even in your worst moments , and chooses to love you unconditionally. Love.