For my beautiful girl Anais

It’s crazy how we met. At first, I didn’t pay you much attention, but you walked up to me — and honestly, that had to be a sign. I’m still grateful you did. I think I told you this already, but when I woke up that morning and saw your text, I was genuinely happy. I thought I’d lost contact with you since that call didn’t go through. I really believed it would be like everything else out here — hang out for a bit, things happen, and then everyone goes their separate ways. I’m so glad that isn’t what happened. I’m glad we kept seeing each other after that.

And what makes it funnier is how I tried to act cool by taking Will’s Porsche to drop you off — and that completely backfired. Even though it was our first real time hanging out, it made me like you more. You could’ve easily left and gone home, but you stayed. I don’t know why, but that told me a lot about you in a short amount of time. That’s probably why I wanted to keep seeing you, because most people wouldn’t have done that. And then finding out you had a daughter — it’s still wild to me how everything lined up and led us to where we are now.

After that first time we linked, I can’t explain it — it just felt right. It wasn’t awkward or forced; it was genuine. You were easy to talk to and easy to be around, and I caught myself wanting to be with you more. It wasn’t about doing anything big — just being in your space felt right. I remember thinking, “she actually makes me feel normal.” I didn’t have to pretend or act like someone I’m not. I could just be myself, and you still chose me. That’s something I rarely experience, and you brought it out of me without even trying.

Then came that day with Will’s Porsche — me trying to stay calm like I had everything figured out, thinking I was making a move, and the whole plan backfired. But instead of getting upset or leaving, you stayed. You laughed it off with me, and I haven’t forgotten that. Most people would’ve been annoyed or said forget it, but you didn’t. You stayed, and that said a lot about who you are. It showed me you weren’t focused on looks, money, or a flex — you cared about genuine energy and real connection. After that day, I saw you differently. I realized you were steady, patient, and sincere — the kind of person I didn’t expect to find.

That day with the seizure will always stay with me, even if I don’t remember every second. Hearing you describe it still gets to me. You told me I was trying to get out of the car — confused and not fully there — and your mom was trying to help. Then you said the second you stepped in front of me, I stopped. You told me I sat back down, held your hand, kissed it, and then went straight into another seizure. I don’t remember doing any of that, but the moment says everything about us. Out of all the chaos and everyone around, I calmed down when I saw you. Your presence grounds me. No matter what’s happening, when you’re near, I feel safe. I’ve never had that before. You make my world slow down when it’s spinning too fast.

What really changed how I saw you was hearing how you defended me. You said the ambulance team kept trying to act like I was on something, and you weren’t having it. You argued for me, showed them my Keppra bottle, and made them stop. That right there is love. You didn’t just care — you stood up for me when I couldn’t speak for myself. No one has ever done that for me. And after everything, you still came to the hospital, sat by my bed with your daughter, and made sure I was okay. I won’t forget that. It proved what we have is different — you aren’t just someone I like being around; you’re someone I can trust with my life.

So when I told you I love you, I meant it with everything in me. It wasn’t just words. You’ve seen sides of me no one else has — the good, the bad, the weak, the broken — and you never changed up on me. You make me feel like I can be honest and not hold anything in. Even when we’re intimate, it’s different with you. I talk to you, I open up, and I feel comfortable in ways I never have before. It’s not just about what happens — it’s about how it feels with you. Every time we’re together, whether we’re laughing, talking, or just resting, it feels like peace. You bring a calm I didn’t know I needed. You and Brook give me something to look forward to — something real and worth changing for.

You truly are my peace. My life has been loud — full of chaos, stress, close calls, and people switching up. I’ve been through enough that calm started to feel impossible. But when I’m with you, everything slows down. I don’t have to be on guard or act tough or watch my back. You bring a calm I’ve never felt before, like I can finally breathe. You don’t judge me for my past or treat me like my mistakes define me. You see who I am, and you stay. That means more than anything.

You and your daughter changed everything for me. Before you, I was surviving day to day, doing whatever I had to do to get by. Being with you made me think differently. You make me want to move smarter, build something real, and live right. Watching how you care for her — how strong you are and how you keep going — made me respect you on a whole new level. You showed me what real love and responsibility look like. Now I actually see a future. You don’t just bring peace into my life — you give it purpose.

I know I’m not perfect, and I don’t pretend to be. I’ve made mistakes and I’ve seen things that changed how I move, but one thing I can promise is that I’m growing. Every day I try to be better — not just for myself, but for you and for Brook. You make me want to do things the right way, handle situations differently, and show up in ways I never used to. You taught me that being real isn’t about being the toughest — it’s about being steady, loyal, and loving, even when life is hard. That’s what I want to give you — something stable that doesn’t fold when things get difficult.

I can’t promise life will always be easy, but I can promise I’ll always show up. I’ll be there when you need me, protect you even when you don’t ask, and love you the same through the good and the bad. You have my word — I’ll keep proving it every day through actions, not just words. I’m locked in for real. No games, no switching up, no halfway love. Just me — learning, growing, and doing right by you and the little girl who already feels like mine. That’s my promise: to stay solid, stay honest, and keep choosing you no matter what.

Can I have the honor of calling you my girlfriend?

Choose one below and really think about it my love.

i made this for you.