I still remember the first time we met. It was 5 years ago in a bar. At 8 pm, I arrived, planning to get a drink and then return home. I sat on a stool, and from the corner of my eye, I noticed 2 girls looking at me. I turned my head and saw them smiling at me. Was it an invitation?
I smiled back. As I was pondering whether to approach them, a group of 7 people stood between us and blocked my move. I waited for 5 minutes and walked to the girls' table. Only one of them sat there now.
I introduced myself, "Hi, my name is Mark. May I offer you a drink, or better, would you dance with me?"
She smiled, "I am Faith. Yes, I'll dance with you."
We moved on the floor for 3 consecutive songs, chatting about our interests. I found out she was 21, a college student majoring in biology, and liked cooking, reading good novels, and watching French movies. She was very pleasant, smiled a lot, and was funny. I liked her.
By the end of our 3rd dance, I said I had to help with something at home and asked her if I could meet her again. She agreed. The plan was to meet her Friday evening at the Starbucks downtown.
I arrived 5 minutes early, secured a table for 2, and waited for Faith to show up. She arrived on time, and I liked the way she looked: Her dirty blonde hair framed her cute face perfectly. The large blue eyes conquered me immediately. She was about 5'4", 125 pounds, with a nice figure and shapely legs that were clearly visible with her summer skirt.
She grinned, "Mark, I hope you did not wait too long for me."
"I came here slightly early to ensure we'd have a place to sit."
"Good. I'd like a cappuccino." I went to the register, ordered us drinks, and returned to our table.
"In the bar, I saw you talking to another girl. Was she a girlfriend?"
"She was my twin sister, Erin. We are nonidentical, so we do not look alike. Our interests are different as well."
"Do you like having a sister who is the same age as you and likely goes to the same class?"
"In elementary and high school, we were inseparable. Now, in college, I am majoring in biology, while Erin decided to go into elementary education. These days, we moved apart, and we are not as close as we used to be."
"I have a little sister, Lisa. She is 5 years younger, so she sees me as a little father. I helped her in school before she moved to ASU. We were OK together, but the age difference was too much to be real buddies."
We continued talking, and time passed rapidly. Then she saw the time and jumped, "Mark, I have to run. I didn't realize how late it was. Do you wish to see me again?"
"I'd love to. I like you. You are smart, easy to talk to, funny, and... pretty. May I date you?"
"Oh, Mark, YES!"
We started going out together, and I fell in love with her soon after. Our first sexual intercourse occurred 3 weeks later. It was in my room. We watched an old French drama, and I saw tears in her eyes. I hugged her, saying it was only a film. She hugged me back and mumbled it made her very emotional. She looked into my eyes and I kissed her. She continued gazing into my eyes hungrily. I French kissed her. She whispered, "If you want me, I am ready."
The first sexual encounter was OK. We both climaxed, although she was insecure about her body and scared, so I invested much time caressing and reassuring her she was perfect. Later on, our sex improved tremendously. Within 4 months, we tried successfully multiple positions, both orally and vaginally.
One day, Faith suggested I come to dinner at her house, so she could introduce me to her family. I agreed, saying it would be nice to meet her parents. I also wondered why I hadn't met her twin since I barely got a glimpse of her in the bar.
Faith looked embarrassed, "Erin and I had a major argument recently and do not talk to each other. However, my parents heard a lot about you and are anxious to meet you."
So one Saturday evening, I arrived at Faith's house dressed nicely, carrying a bouquet of red and white roses and a bottle of Chardonnay.
Both parents were nice and pleasant. Neither of them was hostile or too inquisitive, and they seemed genuinely interested in me. The dinner was delicious. If there was one thing I missed, it was to see Erin. The mother apologized, "Erin had to go to an urgent meeting. You'll probably see her next time you visit."
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Faith and I got married 6 months later. The wedding was modest and included only 50 guests - Family members and close relatives only. Erin was the photographer. She moved between the tables, captured us eating our cake, and, of course, the ceremony itself.
During the wedding, I caught Erin looking at the pictures in one of the corners and asked, "Girl, how come the relationship between you and Faith soured, and you kept avoiding me? I don't recall hurting you."
She blushed profusely and mumbled, "Some other time. I have to go now."
I went back and soon after forgot all about it.
Our first daughter, Lucy, was born a year later. Nobody was happier than Faith. She nursed her, hugged her, and kissed her all the time. I joked, "You are making me jealous, and you are going to spoil her."