“But I smell bad”, the man told her, embarrassed.

Lady Gaga didn’t hesitate for a second. “Don’t worry, I smell bad too”, she replied, and moved closer for the photo as if they were old friends. It happened 10 years ago, outside a hotel in Los Angeles, after one of her concerts. She gave him a rose and some money, and stayed to talk with him as if time didn’t matter

He gave her a ring. She put it on right there and wore it happily, as if she had just gotten engaged. Three months later, they reportedly met again — and this time he was the one who returned the gesture, handing her a flower with the same hands that one day she had not hesitated to hold.

