The story began in High School. Ariel, who was 15 turning 16 at the time, ran track for Atascocita High School and James, who was 17, ran track for Kingwood. James had caught Ariel's eye a few times on and off the track. James and Ariel were officially introduced through Ariel's best friend Christina at a track meet. They automatically connected and knew they wanted their relationship to go further and became best friends. After months of long conversations, skyping, and spending time with each other, James asked Ariel to be his girlfriend. Years passed, they graduated high school and they began their journeys into college. There were up and downs like all normal couples. James and Ariel decided to take their relationship to the next level and moved in together Ariel's sophomore year at UT. They realized how much they loved being around each other and their bond continued to grow. Their relationship remained strong because of the spiritual journey they decided to embark on together. Ariel's Junior year, she was returning home from an out-of-town track meet and was greeted to an apartment lite by candles, flowers, and music. James proclaimed his love for her and that he couldn't wait for her to become his wife. He dropped to one knee and purposed to her in their living room and that's when Ariel said "Yes."