It was a hot summer evening, and I had just finished my shift at the office. I wanted to grab a quick bite to eat, and Applebee's was the nearest place. As I walked into the restaurant, I saw her sitting at the bar, smoking a menthol cigarette. She looked like she was in her mid-twenties, with long brown hair and piercing blue eyes.
The First Conversation
I sat down next to her and ordered a beer. I couldn't help but notice her smoking, and I asked her if she knew how bad it was for her. She smiled and said that she was aware of the risks, but she enjoyed smoking menthols. We started talking about our jobs, our hobbies, and our interests.
The Common Interests
To my surprise, we had a lot in common. We both loved hiking and camping, and we both enjoyed reading books. She was a big fan of Stephen King, and I was a big fan of J.R.R. Tolkien. We talked for hours, and before we knew it, the restaurant was closing.
The First Date
We exchanged phone numbers and agreed to meet up again. A few days later, I called her and asked her out on a date. We went to a local park, and we hiked up to a scenic viewpoint. We watched the sunset, and we talked about our dreams and aspirations. It was a magical moment, and I knew that I had found someone special.
The Relationship
Over the next few months, we went on more dates, and we fell in love. We traveled to different parts of the country, and we explored new places together. We supported each other through difficult times, and we celebrated each other's successes. We knew that we were meant to be together.
The Proposal
On a trip to Hawaii, I decided to propose to her. We were on a beach, watching the waves crash against the shore. I got down on one knee, and I asked her to marry me. She said yes, and we embraced each other. It was the happiest moment of my life.
The Wedding
We had a beautiful wedding, surrounded by our friends and family. We exchanged our vows, and we became husband and wife. It was a day that we would never forget.
The Life Together
Now, many years later, we are still together. We have lived through ups and downs, but we have always supported each other. We have built a life together, full of love and happiness. And it all started with a chance meeting at Applebee's, where I met her down at the bar, smoking menthols.
