10 years ago, I met the lady who would change my life. Little did I realise that, on that train ride, I would meet someone who would remain so dear to me. Anikka is my bestie, the lady I love most, and my favourite lady in the universe. Speaking of which, the universe had me in Adelaide on that particular day so I could meet this wonderful lady.
It took me four nights to hitchhike from Perth to Adelaide, sleeping in a tent the entire time, and I wanted to throw my smelly self into the shower before she got home from her power walk. Otherwise, I would have been tempted to throw my arms around her. She and her family are the only people whom I would undertake such a journey for. I wouldn’t even hitchhike more than 2,500 kilometres to meet my favourite celebrity but I would make that sort of effort to visit the Lagana home. Anikka would give me one of her legendary massages this evening. From Thailand to Sweden, I’ve received hundreds of massages on my travels, but Anikka gives the absolute best massage in the world. Relaxed from her magic touch, we would go out for a lovely all-you-can-eat Japanese dinner in Glenelg. As we got up to leave, I heard someone yell out "Chris!" and it turned out it was my friend Abbe from Airlie Beach. She recognised me from my cast and hat. Abbe is the first friend to personally meet Anikka, and she described us as being adorable.
Over the years I’ve watched Anikka grow and mature. She has grown from a lady who was somewhat insecure and would easily get emotional to someone who is now so much more confident. Our friendship has evolved beautifully, and I love Anikka more and more every time I see her. At times it’s been turbulent but most often it’s filled with a lot of love. I always give her hundreds of hugs and kisses, but she has learned to appreciate them, even when she points out that I give her a wet kiss. We can get into a falling out, yet we still hug each other and express our love for each other. Anytime I ever leave the Lagana home, I’m always a bit sad but then I have a moment akin to Cinderella and how she felt after dancing with the prince at the ball, telling the fairy godmother how wonderful it was. I always leave Adelaide with a beaming smile. Anikka makes me a better person and makes me think of others in a way that I never have. The sky is the limit for Anikka. She’s a brilliant aerialist and massage therapist and has the most beautiful voice. With her talents, she can do absolutely anything she puts her mind to.
Tonight would mark a personal milestone and major achievement…one that I never thought that I would ever feel. As Anikka and I sat quietly in the grass on this warm summer evening, I admitted that her that I would consider helping her have a baby. I made sure to tell her first that I’m not expecting or hoping anything, but that in the hypothetical situation we were together, and the topic came up, I would at the very least consider it. However, I don’t see it ever happening as we’re not a true couple and how I was burned out on children at a very young age. The chances of me having children with anyone are virtually nil, but I feel so much better telling Anikka that the offer is there and how she’s the only lady I would even consider that with. I’m very content with where Anikka and I stand, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I feel at my age and with my lifestyle, I’m probably better off with a lady whom I can love and admire, rather than one whom I would marry and have children with. This magical evening would be capped off by a gorgeous sunset.
It’s very interesting how love works. Sex, money, fame, and looks don’t equate to love. Kindness, compassion, and friendship do. I’ve met beautiful ladies who appear straight off of magazine covers, and I’ve met ladies whom I’ve had an absolutely wonderful time with on my travels but still, nobody compares to Anikka. After travelling to 91 countries and all seven continents, the best gift I’ve ever received is my love and friendship with Miss Anikka Double-K, and the finest moment in 40 years on Earth isn’t stepping foot on Antarctica or graduating from university, but moments I've spent with Anikka, the finest lady in the universe.
Anikka darling, thank you so much for always being there for me and for sticking by me. I love you to the stars and back, and to the end of the cosmos.
