Our love story began at a bonfire neither of us were planning on attending. I reluctantly didn't plan on going and Adora did not have any way of getting there. But through the help from our friends and family, we ended up at the right place, at the right time. For most of the night neither of us had any idea of each other's existence. Adora had been invited to meet my family to join us in enjoying the Spanish music that was accompanied by the crackling fire. As I looked to my right, I was in awe by the stranger next to me. As the first song was done, I knew I needed to know more about the mysterious onlooker. As I asked her to dance with me and the song was finished that's when our real love story began. For what seemed like a blink of an eye, two hours of deep conversation with a stranger who I had felt like I had known for my entire life was over. With a fear of never seeing her again, I was able to obtain her contact information. That cold but heartwarming night began what we know now to be the beginnings of a beautiful relationship.

Jonathan has always been a planner. From a year after we had our first encounter at the bonfire, we were engaged. Three months prior from the date of the proposal, he arranged a romantic and alluring evening with our loved ones to see a live orchestra. All of us were taken aback by the delightful sound of each individual instrument flawlessly harmonizing with each other. As the live performance came to a beautiful conclusion, we got dinner. As I thought the charming night was coming to an end, I couldn't be more wrong. We ended up stopping at a quaint park with picturesque scenery. While taking in the lovely nature around us and walking hand-in hand for a while, Jonathan ended up a little behind me. The next thing I know, I turned around and the shock hits me. He's down on one knee with an exquisite ring reflecting the moonlight. He proposed and with tears running down my face, I said yes. The night ended with tears of joy from not just him and I, but our family. As we hugged and celebrated, the memory of the proposal will always hold a special place in my heart.