Carlton & Crystal

Love Story Contest 2010

Isn’t it funny how when you finally decide that true love isn’t in the cards for you …then ‘BOOM’…there it is …the person you’ve been waiting for …the person who is your perfect compliment. That’s my story!

When I first met Carlton, I was in high school. I knew of him, but didn’t really know him personally. Over the years, I would hear his name mentioned by mutual friends. As for me, I was trying to get my personal life together. I had been in a relationship for several years (six) off and on and was really tired of the drama. Finally, I made a decision for my well-being and called it quits for good.

On July 4, 2008, I attended a block party and, out of nowhere, I spotted Carlton standing down the street. We held a casual conversation with the normal questions ‘How’s life? What are you doing now?’ but all I could think about was I don’t remember him being so cute. (smile) Our few minutes of talking quickly turned into 20. It felt like it was just he and I, when in actuality, there were over a hundred people filing in and around us.

Our conversation was cut short because Carlton had a previous engagement. That night I found myself thinking of Carlton and wondering what if… The next day I was thrilled to see he had emailed me on Myspace, thanked me for a great conversation, and invited me to lunch. I was beside myself!

We talked on the phone that night and three nights after until 4 in the morning. I love to talk on the phone, but I have never experienced anything like this. A day or two after, Carlton and I went on our first date. I had never felt so comfortable with someone so soon. And that’s all she wrote … Carlton and I began dating exclusively and now I am happy to say we are engaged and planning our wedding.

At last ….my love has come along!

Crystal M.