The girl of my dreams

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By Tom Cornett


As a teenager, I use to wonder who I would marry, would we have kids, would she be my soul mate?  It seems like the more I dated back then, the less I believed in love.  I decided to make life "A long Party!"  At the age of 21, I moved to Richmond Indiana.  Richmond bordered the Ohio line.

I was working with a guy named, Dave, who was repairing cars in his garage.  In the little town of Eldorado Ohio, there wasn't much work so we took lots of beer breaks.  Almost every day we would go get parts at Geetings Auto which was located in West Manchester Ohio.

One day we pulled away from Geetings and we noticed two pretty girls walking down the sidewalk.  One girl was a little taller than the other one.  I didn't take my eyes off of the taller girl.  I grinned at her and she smiled back as we drove by.  I felt something but had no idea what it was.

Dave saw my reaction and asked me if I wanted to stop and talk to the girls.  I don't know why but I said no.  About two weeks later, Dave's house burned down and my part time job was over.  I thought of the pretty girl in West Manchester many times after that day.  I always wondered if I should have stopped and talked to her.


Twelve years later I met a girl in the worst bar within 100 miles, the Golden Nugget. She walked in the bar that night and the world disappeared to me. I couldn't take my eyes or mind off of her. We danced and talked until late morning. I made a date with her to go to the beach with her and her two children.

We talked on her front step every night and got to know each other pretty well. We both had been in bad relationships and decided to leave them in the past. We focused on our future together. We were madly in love and it was a whirlwind romance.

We got married two months after we met. We got married in her home town of West Manchester Ohio She was the girl I saw that day. She is the woman I see now. Still madly in love! Sometimes, fate is a little late!

I did find.....The girl of my dreams.

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James A Watkins profile image

James A Watkins  says:
5 months ago

She looks sweet and precious, Brother. God Bless You in your love for each other. Lovely.

Tom Cornett profile image

Tom Cornett  says:
5 months ago

James...thanks so much. God has truly blessed us. Love is grand! :)

Ivorwen profile image

Ivorwen  says:
5 months ago

Love stories like this never cease to amaze me.

Tom Cornett profile image

Tom Cornett  says:
5 months ago

Ivorwen.....thank you...I'm still amazed! :)

dohn121 profile image

dohn121  says:
5 months ago

What a great story, Tom. Thanks for sharing that! I wonder, does anyone ever call you guys T N T ? I'm not being a wise guy:)

alekhouse profile image

alekhouse  says:
5 months ago

This is so cute, Tom. I love it. Ain't love grand?? Thanks for sharing these special moments.

maven101 profile image

maven101  says:
5 months ago

I think they call it serendipity..Great story...I love happy endings...Larry

Pete Maida profile image

Pete Maida  says:
5 months ago

That's a great story. It's good to hear about happy things and things that work out. All the best to you my friend.

Tom Cornett profile image

Tom Cornett  says:
5 months ago

dohn...thanks..LOL...we even use TNT to describe ourselves sometimes. :)

alekhouse....thank you..you're quite welcome. :)

Larry....thanks me too. :)

Pete.....thank you....and the best to you also. :)

maggs224 profile image

maggs224  says:
5 months ago

what a brilliant story all the better for being true, you really are blessed and a blessing.

Ginn Navarre profile image

Ginn Navarre  says:
5 months ago

Great love story. We all think that we are the ones that pick or choose the people in our lives, but sometimes Mr. Fate, just steps in and gives us that---push.

Tom Cornett profile image

Tom Cornett  says:
5 months ago

maggs.....thanks so much....yes we are blessed. :)

Ginn....Mr.Fate sometimes has perfect timing. Thanks! :)

Triplet Mom profile image

Triplet Mom  says:
5 months ago

What a wonderful love story!

Tom Cornett profile image

Tom Cornett  says:
5 months ago

TM....thank you much! :)

jill of alltrades profile image

jill of alltrades  says:
5 months ago

Wow! What a beautiful love story! I'm very happy for you that you found the girl of your dreams.

Tom Cornett profile image

Tom Cornett  says:
5 months ago

jill....thank you much!

countrywomen profile image

countrywomen  says:
5 months ago

WOW!! What a wonderful true life love story. It is as good as the movie "serendipity". Thumbs up for a lovely hub.

Feline Prophet profile image

Feline Prophet  says:
5 months ago

Awww... :)

Tom Cornett profile image

Tom Cornett  says:
5 months ago

countrywomen...thank you much! :)

FP....Thanks.....my feelings too! :)

GlstngRosePetals profile image

GlstngRosePetals  says:
5 months ago

wow I think that's awesome that you found a love like that. I hope I eventually find love like that.

Tom Cornett profile image

Tom Cornett  says:
5 months ago

GRP....I really hope you do! Thanks! :)

Chris Eddy111 profile image

Chris Eddy111  says:
5 months ago

That's a really sweet story.

Tom Cornett profile image

Tom Cornett  says:
5 months ago

Chris Eddy...thanks so much! :)

JPSO138 profile image

JPSO138  says:
5 months ago

Best to both of you. I am sure that she is surely proud that you have written this hub for her....

Tom Cornett profile image

Tom Cornett  says:
5 months ago

JPSO138....thank you much! She is. :)

Peggy W profile image

Peggy W  says:
5 months ago

What a wonderful story. It was simply meant to be!

Tom Cornett profile image

Tom Cornett  says:
5 months ago

Peggy...thank you....it really was! :)

Cris A profile image

Cris A  says:
5 months ago

fate is never late, it always happens at the right time - you were probably too stoned to notice! i always knew you're the sweetest stoner ever ever! LOL

hey I'm happy for you guys - it proves beautiful things have happened and is happening in the world :D

Btw, I did not go on vacation but how I wish I did. Work gets in the way and you know Christimas is right around the corner - should I move? LYM

Tom Cornett profile image

Tom Cornett  says:
5 months ago

Cris....Christmas? Crap...did they move it to September? Jesus is going to be so pissed!

Yip...beautiful things do happen!

I'm thinkin' Idaho? Ever smoke taters?

I'm rambling...sleepy...going to bed....see ya tomorrow! LYM! :)

Cris A profile image

Cris A  says:
5 months ago

Rambling? I envy your state of mind! I always wanted to "ramble". No, I never had taters before. But what are friends for? *wink* goodnight my friend, hope you wake up crazier! :D

ralwus profile image

ralwus  says:
5 months ago

Fate is a funny thing isn't it? My cousin was a real catch for you wasn't she? And I think she did well too. This is a great story Tom. I really enjoy these tales from Piqua from the both of you.

Tom Cornett profile image

Tom Cornett  says:
5 months ago

Cris...rambling is easy...just think about everything at once and let the words fall out of the ride....like a wagon full of ping pong balls on a bumpy road. Still waking up....yawn....LYM! :)

ralwus....she was the perfect catch!...thanks to you...I now know that I married into royalty...off to have a peasant manicure my big toes! :)

ralwus profile image

ralwus  says:
5 months ago

I need to do my toes too. Oh my. Well your wife is defined royal in my book regardless of our shared heritage.

Tom Cornett profile image

Tom Cornett  says:
5 months ago

ralwus...thanks...yip she is! :)

Christoph Reilly profile image

Christoph Reilly  says:
5 months ago

No way! What a great, romantic story!

Tom Cornett profile image

Tom Cornett  says:
5 months ago

Christoph....took me 12 years to catch back up with fate. I can be a little slow sometimes. :)

Am I dead, yet? profile image

Am I dead, yet?  says:
5 months ago

Tom, I read this story over the weekend, and I have to admit that I am a strong believer in faith. I think that this is a wonderful love story. How fortunate the both of you are. -superhugs-

Tom Cornett profile image

Tom Cornett  says:
5 months ago

AIDY....thanks...we are fortunate...I was guided to her once but it wasn't the right time. There is a smile...there is a sparkle in the eyes...somehow you just know it. We can't find love...love has to find us together. Keep smiling! Big hugs! :)

arisel profile image

arisel  says:
5 months ago

i love your hub

Tom Cornett profile image

Tom Cornett  says:
5 months ago

arisel...thank you much! :)

Lgali profile image

Lgali  says:
5 months ago

What a wonderful story i love your hub

Tom Cornett profile image

Tom Cornett  says:
5 months ago

Lgali...thanks so much! :)

Pachuca213 profile image

Pachuca213  says:
5 months ago

That was so beautiful...

My mom had a similar story. As a kid growing up in San Diego she remembered always seeing a little boy playing in a big yard of a house right on the Blvd that her Grandparents would drive down frequently. She always remembered that boy and wished she could have played with him.... After a failed marriage of over 30 years she found my step dad (the love of her life) and she took him to where she grew up. On the way they drove past the house on the Blvd and he said "This was where I lived as a kid" and my mom was so shocked! That was the boy she used to see playing in thebig yard, the one she longed to play with.....she finally had found him! Sadly after 10 years together he passed away from Cancer. But she was happy to have had him.

Tom Cornett profile image

Tom Cornett  says:
5 months ago

Pachuca...thanks so much....wow...a wonderful story that you just told. Life can be so beautiful! Love does find us all...in time. Thanks again. :)

fastfreta profile image

fastfreta  says:
5 months ago

Tom, you are a master story teller. You keep the suspense until the end. I like it! Keep 'em coming.

TamCor profile image

TamCor  says:
5 months ago

Thank you, sweetie, for telling our story so wonderfully...you are just THE BEST! Sure wish I still looked like those pics, though, lol...:) ~hugs~

Tom Cornett profile image

Tom Cornett  says:
5 months ago

fastfreta....thanks so much....I love your smile! :)

Tom Cornett profile image

Tom Cornett  says:
5 months ago

Tammy....As our bodies grow older....our souls become more beautiful through the eyes of love. Still the prettiest girl in the world to me. :)

TamCor profile image

TamCor  says:
5 months ago

You always know the perfect thing to say, thank you...:)

Tom Cornett profile image

Tom Cornett  says:
5 months ago

Tammy...to the perfect girl for me! :)

Jess Killmenow profile image

Jess Killmenow  says:
5 months ago

That's a beautiful story, Tom.

Tom Cornett profile image

Tom Cornett  says:
5 months ago

Jess...thanks so much! :)

rednckwmn  says:
4 months ago

oh, that gave me goosebumps! I am inspired to write my own love story. Its so nice to share good stories.

Tom Cornett profile image

Tom Cornett  says:
4 months ago

rednckwmn....thanks ...glad I inspired you! :)

mommyof2ws profile image

mommyof2ws  says:
5 weeks ago

BARF! haha Just kidding. too sweet:)

Tom Cornett profile image

Tom Cornett  says:
5 weeks ago

And still so pretty....like daughter. :)

Simply Soheila  says:
5 weeks ago

Very sweet. You guys are so lucky.

Tom Cornett profile image

Tom Cornett  says:
5 weeks ago

Simply Soheila...thank you...yes I am. :)

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