You met Marissa when she visited your home country for a summer vacation. Cheesy, yes, but it was basically love at first sight. Though she stayed only for a few weeks, you two hung out majority of the time. And when the time came for her to leave, back to her home, you secretly booked a flight so you could visit her. As a surprise

Here you are, in New York City, the first time out of your home place. Marisa had told you where she lived. So here you are, at her front door