When Husband first answered the door that fateful day, I knew he would be Husband, but I will never know how I knew – I just did.
Even when I thought he was a yob, the local cowboy, Inna’s overseer – dressed in his black t-shirt, football shorts – and still not realizing until later on that first day that he was her son, I would have married him on the spot.
Poor Husband! He, of course, had no idea he had made this kind of impression on a girl my age and, in fact, he didn’t actually ‘get it’ for another year or so.
But Inna ‘got it’ straight away and, once she and I had established a rapport she would often accuse me of having a “cuddle” with her son if I didn’t answer her bell soon enough (yes, she had a brass bell!)
I was terrified of Husband back then – terrified of his sternness and terrified he would somehow find out that I adored him!
jmgoyder 
love it!
Get ready for some trauma!
… but of course … it isn’t story without some trauma …
A lot of trauma! However my rendition will lessen it I hope.
thx
Can’t wait to hear more!
My John and I were the opposite. On our first date, he told me that “I was it, the one he was going to marry someday.” I knew I wasn’t going to marry anyone until I was at least thirty. But I was wrong. He was right–an unusual event:)
How fantastic!!!!
i await with bated breath the rest of the story.
Okay – am onto it!
You are keeping my attention. Awaiting the next chapter!
Okay, okay!!!!
We’re so naive when we’re young. But that adds to the romance.
I think I was more naive than anyone else my age – in fact when I look back I was really dumb!!!!
I can honestly say I would beat you in a naivete contest.
I’m glad I’m not the only one!
Such a wonderful love story. I see a screen play in your future… 🙂
A blockbuster movie would solve all of my financial woes!
After my first date with Rick, I slumped against the door and told my mom “I’m going to marry him.” And I did. How do we know those things!? 🙂
How amazing – yes, I don’t think this kind of thing actually happens in real life as much as it does in the movies so you and I are very fortunate!
Another great addition to the story!
Oh, okay – thanks!
How old were you when you met? I love the naivety of young age, it gives you wings you quickly lose as you age.
And the lady had a bell to call you? Sorry, I had to laugh! They could make a TV mini series out of your story!
And she had an outside gong to call the farm workers for breakfast and lunch!
Astute Inna 😉
Very much so!
Ha – I knew too, the first time I met my ex,I went home and told my sister I had met the man I would marry.Some things you just know. Even though he is an ex, we are still great friends and I am not sorry I married him 🙂
I like this.