“ Johnny is my best friend from college , when he met Lisa I was living in Cali and finally moved to Atlanta , and how do you know the two ?” “ Lisa and I have been best friends since middle school , I love her , that ’ s my roll dog ”.
“ True I understand that , do you want to dance some more ?” “ No I ’ m fine right now ” “ Where is your date ?” “ I didn ’ t bring a date , where is yours ?” “ Me either , I wanted to bu . . .” “ But what ?” “ She couldn ’ t make it ” “ Oh , someone special ?” Dazing off “ yea she sure is ” “ Lucky woman ”
“ Yea I think I need to call her can you hold on a few minutes I just wanna check on her ”.
“ Aww sure I ’ ll sit right here ”.
Alonzo dials Rasheeda number , her phone rings , she reaches down for it not knowing Alonzo is calling , she answers , “ hello ” looking confused she stood up , looking back at Alonzo both of them hear the phone echos , she hangs up , Alonzo walks back over to her .
“ Was that you on the phone , take off your mask ”
She takes off her mask slowly looking Alonzo in the face . He pulls his off , as if he knows its Rasheeda . The mask comes off and they both stare at each other in amazement .
“ OMG ! Its you !”
“ I never knew . What are you doing here ?”
( laughing at each other ) “ This is crazy !” “ Come here Rasheeda .”
“ Wait a minute . . . was this the guy you were talking about that whole time ?”
“ I ’ m afraid so .”
“ Can we be together girls ? We will have this conversation later .”
Walking out the room “ Lord , I have to tell Johnny about this .”
Still surprised , they continued their night , dancing and talking not knowing who the other was . Love was destiny for the both of them . The rest of the night turned out to be amazing for them . They left the party late that morning . Rasheeda ended up at Alonzo ’ s place . They started dating . Months went on , they did everything together . Finally a whole year passed . Valentine ’ s was coming back around and Lisa and Johnny were planning their second year of marriage . The night of the party , Alonzo and Rasheeda came together as a couple . They were both happy and everyone was happy for them . Lisa and Johnny made there announcement greeting everyone . Alonzo walked up in front of the crowd of people . Lisa passed him the mic .
“ I would like to say something . ” Everyone had his attention , “ I would like to say , last year I met a beautiful lady , we fell in love . The moment we saw each other , ( Rasheeda blushing ) I wanted the world to know how much she means to me and I will always love her . She has brought out the best in me . Baby , can you please come over here ?” Rasheeda got up and walked over to Alonzo , holding her hand , he got down on one knee . Rasheeda starts shaking and crying . “ Will you spend the rest of your life with me ? Will you be my wife forever ?”
“ Yes !!! Yes . . . I will Alonzo . I love you !” The crowd cheered them on and the party went on .
That night was a very wonderful night . Johnny and Lisa couldn ’ t believe that their bestfriends were talking about each other the whole time and know one knew . It took the party to bring them together . Two years passed , it was time for their big wedding . They invited all their family and friends . Alonzo had all his best man and Rasheeda had all her bridesmaid , the weeding was beautiful . They married February 14th , Valentines Day .
Alonzo and Rasheeda Lived Happy Ever After …
He grabbed her in his arms and kissed . Zoe and Lisa walked in the room , shocked at who was locking lips .
“ What are yall two doing ?” “ It ’ s a long story ” “ We are waiting bestie . How do you know Alonzo ? 16 THRIVE MAGAZINE