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PUT A RING ON IT: Lisa Was A Freshman, Nathaniel Was A Senior & Their Love Graduated With Honors
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Who doesn’t love Black love!? We do and we celebrate it with our “Put A Ring On It” series. Each week, we’ll feature YOUR engagement and wedding stories, romantic photos and even tips that’ll help other Beauties out on their big day. Check back each week for a new installment!
This week, we spoke with Nathaniel and Lisa about meeting in college, but reuniting at a baseball game that changed their lives!
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HER SIDE
As a freshman at Adelphi University in 2003, all of my friends knew I had a crush on Nathaniel. He was a well-known senior that seemed to be friends with everyone except me. The only interaction we had were suspicious texts my friend would send me from his phone during a class they had together. Although she never told him my name, she gave other hints to my identity as his secret admirer. We were not introduced until a Midnight Breakfast event at school, an event that gave a free meal and an opportunity to socialize during Finals Week. After that, we were back to being strangers.
We didn’t speak again until the next Fall. The beginning of the semester kicked off with a party at a nightclub that everyone attended. I saw Nathaniel come in and I had to talk to him. While watching him by the bar with some other alum, I casually pushed past him by “accident.” From there, we exchanged numbers and began our friendship. At that time, we were both in complicated relationships, but would spend time watching movies and making inside jokes. Our flirtatious evenings were some of my most fun nights at Adelphi, but we remained friends and continued our previous relationships.
Over the next 5 years, Nathaniel and I kept in minimal contact and occasionally saw each other at social events. On Sept. 23, 2009, my aunt gave me tickets to see a Mets game. I am not a baseball fan, but wanted to check out the new stadium. I sent out a group text to some friends to see who was interested. Nathaniel insisted on going, even though we would be late for the game because of work. What I thought was going to be a boring baseball game turned out to be the first night of my future. From that day on, Nathaniel impressed me with his romance and sincerity. He had always been fun, but the man that I met that night was the love of my life. We officially began dating Nov. 13, 2009.
THE EMOTIONAL SURPRISE
Nathaniel and I went to dinner on August 9, 2013. Afterwards, he took me to Lincoln Center. The night was clear and the fountain was beautiful. While I was chatting and being playful, Nathaniel asked me to be quiet, which I thought was rude, but realized he was quite serious. Nathaniel got down on one knee and asked me to be his wife. I don’t remember saying yes because I was crying so much. We are now planning our wedding for Nov. 13, 2015. I would have never imagined that my college crush would be my fiancé 11 years later.
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HIS SIDE
I first saw my fiancé at Adelphi University. I was a senior and she was a freshman. I heard rumors that she was attracted to me, but I didn’t really pay them any attention. She was a young girl. She actually had a friend in my class that would use my phone to text her things like, “Guess who I’m sitting next to?” and etc. She would tell me not to read the messages, but as soon as class was over, I read them ALL!!
A couple of years after I graduated college, I went out with my best friend to a club that was close to Adelphi. Lisa was there with her friends. I purposely made my way to the dance floor and acted like I didn’t see her. I had to remain cool. I placed myself in her vicinity and acted like I bumped into her. That was when I got her number. We became friends and I would visit her at Adelphi every time there was a party. We would also see each other at different times and places. For instance, one year, I saw her in Brooklyn at the Labor Day Parade. Another year, I was invited to her aunt’s house for a barbecue.
Six years later in September of 2009, Lisa invited me to a baseball game. Even though I wasn’t her first choice, I jumped at the opportunity to go out with her. This day is what shaped our future. We weren’t really paying attention to the game. We spent all the time catching up with each other and talking about our lives. It was so much fun. At one point, we noticed a couple in front of us preparing to take a selfie. We both looked at each other and had the same idea. We got closer together, smiled and completely photo-bombed their picture. When the couple turned around, we acted like we were watching the game. After the baseball game, we went to Applebee’s where my best friend worked at the time. Lisa was looking great that day so I wanted to show her off. When we got to the restaurant, Lisa didn’t realize how many heads she was making turn. Of course, my best friend gave me a nod saying that he approves. When I took Lisa back home, I told her that I wanted to take her out again, but she didn’t believe me. We officially started dating on November 13th of the same year.
HOW HE PLANNED THE BIG SURPRISE
In August 2013, I took Lisa out on a date. We went to dinner first at Yerba Buena Perry in the East Village. After that, we went to Lincoln Center where there is a majestic water fountain. I thought that this would be the perfect place to propose. I got down on one knee and asked Lisa if she would do the honor of being my wife. She started crying and, eventually, after a few sobs, said YES! It was a great night.
Nathaniel and Lisa will get married on November 13, 2009. We’re so excited for their union and wish them nothing but the best!
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