Hey sweethearts!😌 I’ve got another beautiful love story for you today. But before we dive into all that good stuff, let’s address the elephant in the room , yes, we’re back on this website. Again.
Now I know some of you saw that the last story came from another platform. Look, your girl was experimenting trying to boost visibility (because being a struggling creative isn’t cute, okay?). That other site is Google-affiliated and I thought, “Ooo, maybe this’ll help with search rankings.” Plus, let’s be honest, I don’t have the coins for premium on this one. Not yet.
But plot twist, the other site just decided to ghost me. Hasn’t opened since last week. Sooo… we’re back here. Safe space and all that.
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Okay, okay. I’ll stop grovelling. Let’s get into why you’re really here.
So earlier this week (or was it last week? Time is just a concept tbh), I stumbled across a tweet that blew up about the sweetest proposal. You already know I had to shoot my shot and ask if I could write about their story. And guess what? They said yes!
Now here I am, bringing you all the delicious details of this love story. Spoiler alert: it all started on Twitter. AGAIN. I’ve honestly lost count of how many Twitter love stories I’ve documented. Not for me though. I’ve tried to find love on Twitter twice. Still no ring on my finger.
What made this one hit different was how bold Nonso was. Sis saw this man and slid into his DMs like a queen. She shot her shot. Period. I’m guessing his profile was giving Psalm 23 because this is the message that started it all:
And honestly? You can tell from his response that Nonso is a gem. Some men would’ve ghosted or mocked the message, but not him. No sir. He saw the light and he leaned in. I mean, have you SEEN Nonso’s smile? She’s stunning.
Now listen… I’ve never DMed a man I found attractive. I don’t have that kind of bravery in my bones 😭 But there was one guy who DMed me once. I even went to dig up the chat to show you, but apparently, I deleted it, probably for the sake of my peace and my ancestors. First of all, he couldn’t spell my name. My name. My USERNAME! Then man hit me with “I’m looking for something serious” ten minutes into the chat and asked for my number to VIDEO CALL! Sir, ten minutes and you want visual access to my soul? No sire!
And to top it all off… he couldn’t speak English. I’m sorry, call me what you want, but how you speak matters to me. You can be my friend, not my man.🙏🏾
Let’s drag myself out of that trauma and back to the lovers.
What I adore about Nonso and Tunde is how intentional they are with each other. I used to think that fighting was a necessary part of building intimacy. And maybe, on a teeny tiny level, conflict does build understanding. But these two? They chose peace. Every single time. No blame games. No toxic tantrums. Just two people committed to figuring it out.🥹
It reminded me of that whole “submission in relationships” convo that was trending recently on Twitter. 😒I HAVE THOUGHTS and I might unpack that over on my Medium blog (https://medium.com/@Theramblingsofawoman). You’ll get to see another side of my brain one that isn’t neck-deep in romance.😂
Back to the story. Intentionality? I’m obsessed. I asked Nonso what her favourite memory was while they were dating and she said (and I quote): “The first time I slept over, I had to wake up early for work and he woke up at 5am to make me breakfast ❤️“ Ugh. Somebody pass me a tissue. I melted like I was the one he cooked for. Then I remembered I’m very much single and nobody’s setting an alarm to make me breakfast 😩
Now, she asked him out but guess who planned the first date? Tunde. And guess who said “I love you” first on their second date? Tunde! The audacity was giving. She moved first, he moved next. Balance, baby 😌
Fast forward two years… and boom: the proposal that broke the internet. Or at least broke me—in the best way.🤧
Now I could try to describe it, but I’d rather let Nonso speak for herself:
“It was literally a dream. I had some suspicions but he downplayed the whole thing 😂 I had just passed an exam not long ago so he said we were going to the bookstore to get books that he got me as a gift (I always said I was tired of downloading books and missed hard copies) so I was very excited. When we got there he asked if I wanted to stay in the car while he went in to get the books and I said no, I hadn’t been to Ouida’s new location so I wanted to see too. We walked in and I saw the most beautiful sight ever. The flower petals on the floor, all our pictures and on the bookshelf with the fairy lights. It was soo soo beautiful. The ring was perfect, an oval ring, like he knew exactly what I wanted 🥺 After he asked me and I said yes, then everyone that was hiding came out😅 my sisters, his mum and cousin. I was so emotional and very happy too.”
Tell me, how am I supposed to top that? 🤷🏽♀️Those are the words of a woman finished by love. And rightly so. I mean, the man booked a library because she loves books. Hardcover books. He planned with her sisters and his mum. He knew her ring style. I can’t even get someone to text back properly. Make it make sense 😩
And remember how she said he’s kind? That’s her favourite thing about him. According to Nonso, Tunde has a genuinely good heart. He’s loving, thoughtful, and get this, he has God in his heart. His love for God influences how he sees the world and treats people. That alone had me soft. A man who loves God and loves gently? We stan 🙌🏽
Here’s what they both said about each other:
HER: “My favourite thing about him is that he’s such a skilled artist. He sets his mind to learn something and he does it. He can cook, play the guitar, sew, etc. It teaches me discipline.”
HIM: “My favourite thing about her is how much she hates conflict. Whenever we have issues, she just wants us to talk it through instead of letting it linger.”
Now, full honesty? I really struggled to write this today. Not because it’s not a great story obviously, it is but I think this weird phase I’m in has me forgetting some of the magic of love. And I don’t like that. If it showed in the writing, I hope you’ll forgive me 💔
Let’s wrap this up with a love note from Nonso to Tunde :
“My Angel, the first day we met, we knew instantly where we were headed. This journey with you has been the easiest and most beautiful experience of my life. I’m soo excited to do life with you. I love you till eternity ❤️”
Tunde, I hope you’re ready to love our girl till eternity and beyond. You don’t have a choice anymore, fam 😌
To both of you, thank you for letting me share your story. I wish you a lifetime of intentional love, peaceful days, and every single joy that comes with doing life with your person.
And to the rest of us single pringles out here, I hope you find a love that feels like home; soft, intentional, and full of truth. God knows I’m praying for that too 😭
With all my love, Noms. 💕
PS: I eventually found that dm I told y’all about 😂😂
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Also, I think y’all should check out the library. I don’t stay in Lagos so unfortunately I can’t go there but they have a very beautiful setup and I wish there was something like that here. I’d link their website and social media handle pages for y’all♥️. I really think you should check them out especially if you’re a book lover like me and Nonso♥️
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