In 2022 ... I walked into the conference room trying to solve an issue for my contractor. I was thinking I hope this don't take all day because I'm ready to go. Across from the table I noticed this big-headed man with glasses and a slick haircut. He said his name was Mr. Ricks. The meeting began and words were exchanged by the people in charge. Before I knew it Mr. Ricks snapped at the contractor. I was like oh my goodness so aggressive, but it was so sexy though. I can't blame myself for liking it, it was part of my toxic trait. Anywho ... No one could come up with a solution on solving the issue which left the door wide open for Mr. Ricks. As the months rolled by, Mr. Ricks would contact me from time to time only for work updates. Honestly, I knew he was being slick. For example, one time he was flexing. Clinton dropped by my office in his red Corvette and in his all-red outfit to bring me a tray of red Holland Bottom Strawberries. He tried to get me y'all! It was a trap! LOL ... I digress ... Finally, one day after asking the same work-related question for months and being sneaky, Mr. Ricks called and asked can he take me to lunch? :)

In October 2022, an issue arose with Sherrita's contractor damaging telecommunications cabling, prompting me to call a meeting with her organization. As everyone gathered in the conference room, I was determined to resolve the matter swiftly, guided by the instructions her team had laid out in the digging permit request.

The meeting started at 3:00 p.m., and I hadn’t realized Sherrita’s day ended at 4:00 p.m., which made her seem a bit impatient. I had heard about a new female engineer named Sherrita James through colleagues and emails but had never met her in person. As the meeting commenced, I noticed her across the conference room table, sizing me up with keen interest.

My subordinate began explaining the issue, but Sherrita's contractor interrupted, claiming, "in the real world, this is how we mark cabling." I firmly pointed out that on Little Rock AFB, the rules were to follow the instructions set by installation officials, which his vendor had agreed to. After this exchange, I could see Sherrita was intrigued by my authority and confidence. It felt like a pivotal moment.

Once the meeting concluded, I asked my colleagues about her and watched her sashay to her vehicle, feeling a growing intrigue. As time passed, I regularly contacted her to check on the status of the cabling issue, and we occasionally met at the work site before starting our day. With each interaction, the chemistry between us became undeniable.

Our conversations deepened, though initial attempts to go on dates failed. Then, the unexpected passing of my mother put a pause on things. Despite my grief, I occasionally reached out to her. She expressed her need for more consistency in a relationship, and I explained my grieving process. She understood, and finally, we connected on a date to the movies and dinner, marking the beginning of our romantic love affair.

Real Quick Babe ... Let me tell them about our first date! I asked Mr. Ricks to go to the movies on August 1st, 2023. He bought the tickets. In my big purse I brought his favorite snacks (jolly ranchers, M&M's with peanuts and peppermints) and a blanket for us to share. We went to the Tavern to see the new Tom Cruise's Mission Impossible Movie. It was 3 hours y'all. Anywho there was only few people in the theater. There was us, a stranger and Jesus. The lights went out! The movie was good! I think Mr. Ricks went to sleep. LOL ... Let's fast forward and skip the movie theater part. If y'all got questions, you can ask them later. Somehow, we made it to the parking lot and talked some more. Our conversation was hitting. We couldn't stop talking and ended up having dinner at Taziki's. I thought this is a really good man. He's cute and funny. I know he thought I was super cute and everything he was looking for too. He better not say anything different either. HAHA ... After going on multiple dates, we got to know each other. Clinton took me to Sullivan's restaurant, and he asked me to be exclusive. I love how traditional he is. My heart felt warm, and I felt so blessed.

I DID NOT GO TO SLEEP. THE END