This came at some unfortunate timing. Our long-time family friend who was always around, always there, shy but adorable, with his little smiles...I could just tell there might be something there.
This was me, always looking for the next thing, never patient, impulsive.
We were together a lot, spent tons of time together. We never solidified anything about what was going on between us. Braley is such a shy guy. It was hard to get his feelings out, and I wanted to know how he felt about me and a possible future. It took several months of just hanging out and making hints at a relationship before we knew anything for sure.
Sparing all sorts of boring details, we did decide to give it a go and date. But I think we both knew it wasn't just dating to see. We had known one another long enough to know this was it, this was for real. We had spent enough time together to know what the future held.
Finally, I would get to plan my wedding. Such a cliche though. When people ask how we met, all I can tell them is, "We were friends for years, and he was always there. Through my relationships, he was there, just quietly waiting maybe? I had always thought he was cute but he was just our friend and never thought of him that way."
The best relationships come from friendships? Yes I would agree with that.
Did I ever think of Braley as my best friend? I'm not sure. Maybe when he finally opened up and cried in front of me? When I told him things I had never really told anyone, or that were very important for him to know? Maybe yes, maybe that's when he started to be my best friend. It was scary and difficult to admit it. If things weren't to work out, the mess it would create. But life involves risk. And I am glad we risked, because now we are married and I couldn't be happier.
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