"The love of your life usually comes after the mistake of your life", A Love Story.

"The love of your life usually comes after the mistake of your life"

Whenever I was in 7^th grade I didn’t know much about how relationships worked, like most 7^th graders, but while I was exploring and trying to understand them I met my future boyfriend, boy #1. Of course, at the time I didn’t know that I would be with him while I was in high school but when I met him I knew that we could potentially be together for a long time. I had already known him from our past at that point because of our parents and because of the daycare that we went to together. We knew each other for a long time but I don’t think that neither of us realized that we did until we got into middle school. After a few time hanging out and spending time together, we started getting to know each other. We went on a few dates and hung out as teenagers do. But, like every relationship, we had our ups and downs that ultimately ended in us breaking up. Neither of us took it hard because at that time it wasn’t a big deal to break up if you have not been dating that long. This also took our ages into play because we were younger and didn’t think too much of it when it happened. So, after that, we went our separate ways for a while and ultimately ended up dating different people from time to time. In my freshman year of high school, we texted every so often. I could tell he was interested in me, but at that time I wasn’t looking for a relationship. Eventually, he started dating one of my old friends, which wasn’t a problem at first. After a while, she began to not like me and we had to cut off communication with each other. I didn't think much of it at first, but I soon realized that I lost a very good friend.

A few months later, I met a boy who would ultimately ruin my life and leave me with extreme trust issues and low confidence. We’ll call him boy #2. At first, everything seemed perfect, we went on a few dates and talked for about a month. I ignored many signs that showed me he was not the one for me. But, I was desperate to be loved by someone, even if it wasnt real. Going into this relationship made me immediately lose a lot of friends that I could always count on, which ultimately hurt me in the end. After about 1 month or 2, things started going downhill, fast. He was constantly accusing me of cheating and lying. This was because of his previous girlfriend cheating on him. I didn’t let it get to me much at first, I was willing to do whatever I had to, to make sure he was okay. Things were never perfect and always far from it. Eventually, he ended up cheating on me with my best friend and I was unaware until a month later. This ruined my trust because I thought he would never do that to me since it happened to him. I was wrong. I forgave him and continued to try and make things work. And of course, they just got worse. I was being mentally and physically abused and went through a lot of things I never imagined I would have to go through. I can honestly say that relationship ruined me and has changed me forever. After we called things off, I was in a state of depression for months, doing anything I could to heal. I regularly went out with my friends to eat and attend school basketball games.

Now, this is where we get the happy ending. Me and one of my friends that I took home from school were walking to my car. For some reason, I decided to walk by boy #1’s car. As I said earlier, I was very depressed. So as I walk by his car, he starts it and I make the remark “Please hit me..”, which I brushed off and barely acknowledged me saying it. While I get into my car, he rolls his window down and smiles “I will next time”. I immediately realized that I could potentially be with him. While attending a school basketball game I found one of boy #1’s friends and told him to tell boy #1 to text me. The next day, we went out to eat, and ever since, we haven’t been a day without seeing each other. We celebrate our 9 months this month and I have never been happier. He never fails to make me smile and loves me through all of my flaws. I have been through many toxic, abusive, and manipulative relationships and friendships throughout the past few years. Every day, I am told how loved and cherished I am and couldn't ask for more. He is my best friend, soulmate, and love of my life. I never feel lost. I guess I should tell you his name now. 

Trey Turner, you are a dream come true <3 You are proof that the love of your life comes after the mistake of your life. And you were here the whole time.