Love, they say, comes when you least expect it. I had always heard that, but I never really understood it until I met Stella Maris. This is the story of how I found my true love—a story I still smile about every time I remember it.It was a warm Saturday afternoon, and I had been invited to a friend's wedding. Weddings weren’t really my thing, but I decided to attend, hoping to see familiar faces and enjoy the food. Little did I know that the day would change my life forever.As I walked into the reception hall, there she was. Stella Maris. She wasn’t doing anything extraordinary—just standing there, laughing softly with a friend. But there was something about her presence that made my heart skip a beat. Her smile lit up the room, and her soft brown eyes seemed to hold a universe of stories.I tried to act like the "hard guy" I believed I was. I avoided staring for too long, kept my cool, and convinced myself I wasn’t fazed. But deep inside, I was falling fast. I had never believed in love at first sight, but in that moment, I couldn’t deny it—I was smitten.Throughout the event, I kept stealing glances, pretending I wasn’t paying attention to her. But fate had other plans. During the dance session, a mutual friend introduced us.
“Chidi, meet Stella Maris,” he said.
Her name was as lovely as she was. I smiled, shook her hand, and introduced myself, trying to hide the nervous excitement bubbling inside me.
We got talking, and I discovered she was as kind and intelligent as she was beautiful. Her laughter was infectious, and her energy felt like a warm hug. I found myself wanting to know everything about her—her favorite color, her dreams, her fears.At some point, I jokingly said, “You’re going to have to teach me how to dance, though. I’m terrible.”She laughed and agreed, pulling me to the dance floor. We swayed to the music, and in that moment, it felt like the world had disappeared. It was just the two of us.From that day on, we started talking more, and every conversation felt like uncovering another treasure. Stella Maris wasn’t just beautiful; she was compassionate, ambitious, and grounded. She challenged me to be a better version of myself, and her presence filled a void I didn’t even know existed,Looking back now, I laugh at how hard I tried to act tough. She saw through all of that, and I’m glad she did. Meeting Stella Maris taught me that love isn’t about pretending to be someone you’re not—it’s about finding someone who loves the real you.
Today, I can proudly say that I’ve found my true love. Stella Maris is not just my partner but my greatest supporter and my best friend. And every day, I’m reminded of how lucky I am to have met her,True love isn’t always about grand gestures or perfect timing—it’s about connection, understanding, and finding someone who feels like home. For me, that someone is Stella Maris.