How To Find Romance In Everyday Things! It all began with a bet. A bet that signaled the start of an unconditional love affair and a lifetime of exhilarating moments and heartfelt losses. On a Sunday evening, two years ago, I was slouched on my living room sofa watching an exciting game of football. Wearing a United’s jersey and sipping a pint of beer, I was all smiles. Aaliyah in the room, her photographs spread around her, was busy working. While engrossed, she began narrating an incident from earlier across the room. With occasional grunts of yeses and nos, I pretended to listen while focused entirely on the game. After a couple of minutes, Aaliyah walked out and stood in front of the TV, furious that I hadn’t heard a word. I apologized profusely, and gestured her to sit down so she would move out of the way. 5 minutes in, United had scored, and she was jumping around in a joy. To make things more exciting, she offered to place a bet. If they scored again in 10 minutes, I would have to do what she said but if they didn’t she would have to learn the game. Turns out, I won. Read More |
