It all began in the fall of 2019, in a world that had suddenly slowed to a halt. The pandemic was peaking, and uncertainty loomed over every interaction. Yet, amid the confusion, something special bloomed between two strangers. Alessia and Michael, not knowing when or if they would ever meet in person, found a way to bridge the distance. They connected over messages and FaceTime, their conversations flowing endlessly as they shared their worlds through screens. Though the world was uncertain, their bond felt like the only constant. Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months, as they grew closer, finding laughter in each other’s voices. It was during this time, in February 2020, that the long-awaited moment arrived. Alessia could never have imagined the magic awaiting her. Michael had invited her to a property in Schomberg, a place that, under the winter sky, seemed to sparkle with mystery and promise. The night air was crisp, and there, under a canopy of stars, stood something that felt like a scene from a hallmark movie—a skating rink, surrounded by twinkling lights, stretching out in the vast backyard of a farm. But what made it truly special was that Michael had made it just for her. Michael smiled, his eyes warm with a secret only he knew. That was It was meant for him and his friends to play hockey. The sound of their laughter echoed in the winter night as they skated side by side, sharing stories and dreams as if they had known each other a lifetime. They sipped their favourite Starbucks drink, Carmel Macchiatos, warming their hands against the cold as they continued to skate, the night stretching on in the most romantic way possible. For Alessia, it was a date that could only be dreamed of. But for Michael, it was just another way to show her how much she meant to him, even in a world that seemed so unpredictable. What followed was three years of adventures—both big and small—that deepened their connection. They traveled to places they’d always dreamed of, laughed until their cheeks ached, and faced challenges together, always with the same unwavering support and affection they’d found that first night on the ice. Through it all, they knew one thing for certain: no matter the twists and turns life took, they had each other. And that, in itself, was the most magical adventure of all. As everyday passes planning for their big day, they look back on the most special times spent together, looking forward to many more to come.