This is a true story you are about to read. It is a love story, something for true romantics. Everything you are about to read is absolutely the truth. So get ready for the most beautiful love story ever.

It was the summer of 1994. With memories of high school graduation still fresh in their minds, soon to be freshmen packed the quad. A big sign read CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS---BOOTHS SETUP IN PARRA BALLROOM. I wanted to know what this campus had to offer so I went in. There were many booths set up, all displaying something about each organization. Each had it’s own lure to get you to come over, but something was attracting me across the room. I didn’t know what it was, but something was urging me into another direction. My eyes shifted back and forth for this anonymous source. I searched the crowd, but it eluded me. Finally almost ready to abandon my search, I found it.

My it turned into her. This is what I had been attracted to. There she stood draped in Crimson and Cream. I stood watching for a few minutes. She was so beautiful. A sight for all eyes to behold! I’m sure this sight would bring strong men to their knees. “Why am I so drawn to her? That’s not even my style.” Thoughts raced through my head. The attraction was too strong for me to turn away. She stood there gracefully and I continued to stare, studying every move she made. You could tell that this was no ordinary woman. She was so sophisticated. She looked so intelligent. Not the partying type, although I could tell that she knew how to have a good time. It was like she was a Greek goddess, no an angel sent from heaven. Too beautiful for men’s gawking eyes. I had to go up to her and ask her name. I felt foolish though, what do you say to a woman like this. I finally built up the nerve. I walked up “Hi my name is Frantina Carrier. I couldn’t help but to notice you from across the room.” We talked all day. She told me many things about herself. I found out that she was older, much older, but she looked so youthful, still beautiful. I found out she had started at Howard University and had been to several colleges across the country, she had also traveled the world.

So many stories from this woman, I was in a trance. She told me she had received many distinctions and honors. She was very involved in the community and public service was a focal point for her. She told me she stood on many different issues and was a strong advocate for people’s rights. She told me of all of the famous people she had met like President John F. Kennedy. She spoke of all of the famous women who she had taken into her circle of intimates. People like Lena Horne, Dr. Betty Shabazz (Malcolm X’s widow), Aretha Franklin, the poetess Nikki Giovanni, Alice Dunbar Nelson, songs tress Nancy Wilson, and even Dr. Camille Cosby (wife of Dr. Bill Cosby). She went on about woman like Dr. Mae Jemison (first Black female astronaut); all of these women had come to know her on the most intimate level. These were not all the people though, she was like Will Chamberlain with a list a mile long. She told me she had a high GPA. She was definitely physically and mentally fit. This was a real woman and very well rounded.

The woman told me to look for her on campus next semester and that she wouldn’t be hard to find. I left thinking “I’m in love.” Fall came and I searched for this woman. I didn’t have to look too far. True to her word she was not hard to find. I watched this woman all semester, wanting her, but I could not have her--not yet. We flirted with each other for three years. Every time I got close enough to touch her she would turn me away. Finally Spring 1997 came and I was able to catch her. She was now mine. No more flirting, no more teasing, she was truly mine. Now I was ready to join her intimate circle.

On April 13, 1997 we were united in marriage. I have made a lifetime commitment to this woman. I cherish her although there have been good times and bad times. The relationship can be rocky at times, but nothing can break our union. We are bonded together through devotion, a mutual concern and respect for man, and a dedication to noble causes. I still consider myself a newlywed though we’ve we took our vows our a year ago. On April 25, of this year she gave birth to eleven babies. It was difficult long, hard, and difficult labor, but all survived. Both of us are very proud.

This woman and I have been through many ordeals together. She made a promise to introduce me to many people and again she was true to her word. I have made lasting relationships with many of them. We have taken many trips together, mostly for business, but we still have fun. I have learned so much from her and will continue to learn as long as I live. I know that she will outlive me, but it doesn’t matter to me as long as other worthy women can partake in her. I am not a jealous nor a selfish lover, she has taught me this.

I guess you are at the identity of my mystery woman. There are many words that I could use to describe my love, I will tell you her name. Her first name is Delta, her middle name is Sigma, and Theta is her last name. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is my sorority. I love her with all my heart. I succumb to her power and have given myself to her. Every time I am in a room full of her children I see how lucky I am to have known her. She has taught me the true meaning of sisterhood. I love her for that reason and for all that she stands for.

By Frantina Carrier