Once hundreds of miles apart, growing up in completely different worlds, Rose and Alex's paths finally crossed for the first time in Austin, TX in a fairly unassuming place...at work. Rose had just taken a leap of faith to join a new company and change career paths, as well as her home. Alex, eager to find a job that would allow him to return to his hometown, happened to get the same job at the same company. After Alex's first week, a new girl walked in and occupied the empty desk right across from him. His world was never the same. Immediately the two got to know each other and something just clicked. Both in unfamiliar territory, the two developed a quick and deep friendship, sharing lunch breaks, rides to happy hour, and longing gazes (well...Alex's longing gazes). Over the next year, the two "friends" got closer and closer, until Alex put his heart on his sleeve and confessed his feelings for Rose. While this was not totally unexpected to Rose, the timing just wasn't right and an amazing friendship she cared deeply about was at stake. Because of this, well, let's just say she played very hard to get. Alex was determined to not let these feelings affect their friendship and the two carried on despite his persistence to get her to give it a shot and just, as he would say, "please just go on one date". All the while, Rose's feelings for Alex also began to grow stronger and stronger, finding his persistence adorable and enduring. After over a year of repeated attempts to take their relationship to the next level, she eventually said yes to a date and the two of them recognized quickly thereafter just how special their love for each other truly was/is. Every part of their relationship since has been a natural progression of growth, friendship, and love for one another leading up to this very special day.