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A Snapchat into the Future

The year was 2020. A new year had just struck, and the covid-19 pandemic was yet upon us. &nbsp;It was mid-January at the time, Steven was living with his mom, working at Blackburns Medical Supply and Delmonico's Steak House. Casey was living with her grandma, working with Glenna's CBD Best Oil, Rochester Women Online Magazine and booking independent modeling and acting gigs.&nbsp;One day, Steven was scrolling through his snapchat stories - as he does daily. He saw a friend's, Valerie, story from a previous photo shoot she participated in. Valerie didn't usually model - but her aunt was the photographer and models had backed out last minute, so Valerie filled in. So, what was the story Steven was seeing on snapchat? Behind the scenes footage of the photoshoot - including the other models. It was then that Steven laid his eyes on Casey for the first time. He was stunned. Lost for air. He messaged Valerie right away to get the “deets” on Casey. &nbsp;Earlier that day, Casey had packed the dresses for the shoot, did her hair, and headed off to the Jewelers where the shoot was located. Casey met Valerie for the first time and became friends right away! Of course, Casey and Valerie instantly shared snapchats and started snapping away. Snapping straight into Valerie's snapchat story! Later that evening Casey was home and got a message from Valerie stating her friend was interested in meeting. She asked if it was okay to give Steve Casey's snapchat name. After Casey's approval via Valerie's honest opinion of Steven and stolen Facebook photos (he was a cutie to say the least) Casey and Steven began snapchatting. &nbsp;It wasn't long after conversation started that Steven and Casey discovered how much they had in common, including both living in Gates! Of course, Casey's guard was up, and before too much chatting, Casey gave a lecture with the exact words "Do not fall in love with me." "I'm not looking for anything serious right now." But it couldn't have been two full weeks before they decided to meet in person. Despite the warnings. After planning, Steven and Casey met at Jeremiah's Tavern for their first date! &nbsp;Steven arrived first - early and punctual as always.Casey arrived last. - spotting Steve parked close to the front right away. &nbsp;Casey pulled into the parking lot off Buffalo Rd. Unfortunately, there was limited parking and she found herself at the back of the lot parking. As Casey got out of the car and headed toward the front to meet Steve (nervous, but not as nervous as Steve) she spotted him coming her way. Butterflies hit, she was shocked, yet impressed that he would walk to the back of the lot to meet her and walk her to the door. Casey - as nervous as she was - blurted out "YOU FOUND ME!" as nothing more mature and normal sounding came to her mushed brain. Steve gleamed a smile and giggled as he replied "Yup" and approached her for a hug. Steven walked her to the door, opened it of course, and led Casey into the tavern. They originally planned to just have drinks. However, they both found themselves looking for a reason to hang out longer -so Steve and Casey ordered boneless wings and fries. They continued to enjoy endless conversation, laughing and flirting. It was cold outside, but their hearts were warm. &nbsp;After eating Steve and Casey agreed they didn't want their date to end yet. What was there to do? A movie wasn't of interest. In an unsaid agreement, it was clear to each other they just wanted to hang out and enjoy each other’s company. Steve and Casey found themselves spinning donuts in the bowling alley parking lot off Spencerport Rd. Laughing, joking and truly being themselves. There was an instant connection from the start of the date.&nbsp; More snapchats and dates passed, and it was soon Valentines Day. Steve arrived with flowers and a card. Steve then took Casey to the trunk of his car and opened it to reveal a giant Valentines Day bear! Casey brought her gifts inside beforetaking off for a date and when Grandma Cheryl saw her come inside, she blurted out "Oh my gosh are you kidding?! Is there a ring too?!" in a joking manner.&nbsp; Fast forward a month to March 15th, 2020, and Steve and Casey were an "official couple". Immediately after the Pandemic hit and quarantine was among us. Steve and Casey spent every day together. Steve's mom practically adopted a daughter she didn't plan on, but the three of them ended up being a group who enjoyed each other’s company.&nbsp; Holidays came and went. Pandemic parties were had. Then came Christmas 2020. &nbsp;Upon arriving at Grandmas house on Casey's father's side of the family Steve's plan was put into action. He asked Richard, Casey's father, for her hand in marriage. With Richard's blessing, Steve further progressed his plan and had everyone in Casey's family in on it. Everyone was opening presents and Steve had saved one special present for Casey to open last. Casey's Aunt and Stepmom had their phones out ready to go and Casey began to get suspicious. Casey opened the gift to find a black mug. Everyone encouraged her to use it right away. Casey poured the tea pot into the mug and the hot water revealed precious photos Steve and Casey had done professionally. Casey returned to everyone to show them the photos and read a quote on the mug saying “My love for you is unconditional“. Casey’s family was in awe by the sentimental gift. Casey then noticed she didn’t see Steve and asked, “Where is Steve?” to be followed by hearing her name from behind her. Casey turned around to see Steve hiding in the hallway and bending down on one knee before her. Casey instantly began to cry as she listened to Steve purpose his unconditional love for her followed by the question everyone was waiting to hear – “Will you marry me?” Casey – through her blubbering tears of pure joy – could barely get out the word “YES” as she accepted a gorgeous 3 stone set sapphire, white gold ring on her left hand and rushed to grab Steve to pull him in for a hug. Everyone yelled “What did she say?!” hyping up the most newly engaged couple on Earth. All while listening to Casey’s cousin “little John” play with his new toy Steve and Casey got him for Christmas. It was a moment of love, joy, and laughter to go along with it. A memory made to last forever, and to begin a lifetime of writing more stories to be shared and memories to be cherished.

Casey & Steven

Casey & Steven

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