Puerto Italian Love!
Every time I tell the story of how we met and how we ended up together, people look at me in shock, some don't believe me but oh, well! Anyways, here's the short version on how we ended up being "Puerto Italians"!
After 2 long years at college, I decided to change majors and campuses, so I ended up being closer to my SO of that moment, we were in a LDR, 3 hours away by car. After starting on my new campus, I decided to take a break, having a friend's intake on it, I applied to the Disney College Program. (btw, amazing experience!) I got accepted and my SO turned to be an idiot about it. Before leaving, I asked him for a break, things were rough between us so, I believed it was the best option. I took my flight on a Wednesday of August and heard nothing about him since the Sunday before that and nothing for the 2 following months. After a while, I gave up on it and decided to move on. I did go out with a guy like twice but nothing major.
Now, the good part! (sorry, I had to get that out so the whole thing is clear)
I was working at EPCOT, World Showcase to be precise. One afternoon, I was with one of my friends having our break when I start feeling like someone was staring at me. After a while, I look around to see that on the table right behind where my friend was sitting, there was a guy looking at me. He smiled and I smiled back and returned to my conversation. Even then, I could still feel him staring. By his costume, I knew he was Italian, making him in my book, even more interesting. (I have been pretty much obsessed with Italy all my life, without any reason!) He was leaving the break room but before exiting, he glanced back, smiled at me and left. I was left speechless!
The next day, I ended up my shift and was about to leave the kitchen when I noticed that in the hallway, he was there with a co-worker, screaming something but I couldn't understand. I got closer and finally understood that they were looking for forks. I got them what they wanted, and they were so grateful. I made my way to the break room and since it was winter, I used to remain completely dressed under my slightly hideous costume. I was taking it off when I hear him saying: "Jo... Jo.." then I realized that he was trying to read my name tag but my hair was covering half of it. I look up and tell him, "It's Joha". He smiles and reply that it was a beautiful name and proceeded to ask me where I was from. I tell him that I was from Puerto Rico and he makes a remark on how Joha sounded Middle Eastern. After a while, he kept chatting with me while having his dinner while I was sitting there, waiting for my friend to get out of work. He asked me if I had facebook and then told me to look for him. He got up at the same time as I did to hand me his business card. Standing really close, he told me to make sure I look for him. Even then, I could feel my heart racing! When he was done, he walked over to me and explained that he was saying goodbye the Italian way, so he kissed me on both cheeks, walked to the door and with a smile, he left.
After a few days, I sent him a friend request on facebook. It took like 2 minutes before I had a few likes on some pics and a post on my wall from him. We started chatting and after a few minutes, I already had his cell number. We decided to go out for coffee on the next Thursday, day we both had off. Chilling, having coffee and talking about each other, he suddenly asks me if he could kiss me! Before I could even answer, he was kissing me!! *daydreams* (oh gosh! The memories!!) Going back to my apartment, he invited me over for dinner at his apartment and obviously I accepted.
After 2 long years at college, I decided to change majors and campuses, so I ended up being closer to my SO of that moment, we were in a LDR, 3 hours away by car. After starting on my new campus, I decided to take a break, having a friend's intake on it, I applied to the Disney College Program. (btw, amazing experience!) I got accepted and my SO turned to be an idiot about it. Before leaving, I asked him for a break, things were rough between us so, I believed it was the best option. I took my flight on a Wednesday of August and heard nothing about him since the Sunday before that and nothing for the 2 following months. After a while, I gave up on it and decided to move on. I did go out with a guy like twice but nothing major.
Now, the good part! (sorry, I had to get that out so the whole thing is clear)
I was working at EPCOT, World Showcase to be precise. One afternoon, I was with one of my friends having our break when I start feeling like someone was staring at me. After a while, I look around to see that on the table right behind where my friend was sitting, there was a guy looking at me. He smiled and I smiled back and returned to my conversation. Even then, I could still feel him staring. By his costume, I knew he was Italian, making him in my book, even more interesting. (I have been pretty much obsessed with Italy all my life, without any reason!) He was leaving the break room but before exiting, he glanced back, smiled at me and left. I was left speechless!
The next day, I ended up my shift and was about to leave the kitchen when I noticed that in the hallway, he was there with a co-worker, screaming something but I couldn't understand. I got closer and finally understood that they were looking for forks. I got them what they wanted, and they were so grateful. I made my way to the break room and since it was winter, I used to remain completely dressed under my slightly hideous costume. I was taking it off when I hear him saying: "Jo... Jo.." then I realized that he was trying to read my name tag but my hair was covering half of it. I look up and tell him, "It's Joha". He smiles and reply that it was a beautiful name and proceeded to ask me where I was from. I tell him that I was from Puerto Rico and he makes a remark on how Joha sounded Middle Eastern. After a while, he kept chatting with me while having his dinner while I was sitting there, waiting for my friend to get out of work. He asked me if I had facebook and then told me to look for him. He got up at the same time as I did to hand me his business card. Standing really close, he told me to make sure I look for him. Even then, I could feel my heart racing! When he was done, he walked over to me and explained that he was saying goodbye the Italian way, so he kissed me on both cheeks, walked to the door and with a smile, he left.
After a few days, I sent him a friend request on facebook. It took like 2 minutes before I had a few likes on some pics and a post on my wall from him. We started chatting and after a few minutes, I already had his cell number. We decided to go out for coffee on the next Thursday, day we both had off. Chilling, having coffee and talking about each other, he suddenly asks me if he could kiss me! Before I could even answer, he was kissing me!! *daydreams* (oh gosh! The memories!!) Going back to my apartment, he invited me over for dinner at his apartment and obviously I accepted.
Me amo Italianos!!! :P
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