Alex and Michella met during the University of Alabama’s Homecoming weekend. After exchanging numbers, Alex asked Michella out a few days later. The date consisted of dinner at Alex’s home. When Michella arrived, she was welcomed with baked chicken, corn, peas, and lima beans. However, Michella had to tell Alex that she was allergic to corn, and he made her a corn free plate with no complaints. They spent the rest of evening eating dinner, watching movies, and getting to know each other. The evening took an interesting turn when Michella needed a laptop to complete a task for work. Alex offered his laptop to her and she was suprised he trusted her, given she had to leave his home to meet with coworkers. So she went to complete work and returned the laptop to Alex after she got done. They made plans for another date. The more they talked the closer they became, and they made it official on November 3, 2018.