We're Getting Married!

In August 2020, Alisha and Ruan matched on Hinge. He sent the first message, and within minutes, Alisha asked for his number and called him on the spot. She had a little rule: if a guy didn’t answer her call, he clearly wasn’t worth her time. Lucky for both of them — he picked up, and they ended up talking for hours! Thanks to COVID, their first few dates were over video calls, but in September they finally met in person at GrandWest Casino — for a fun bowling date that ended up being... cancelled on arrival. The alley was closed, but nothing could dim their excitement. Ruan was late (Alisha thought she was getting stood up ), but the moment she saw him, all was forgiven — tall, handsome, and flashing that smile. Her first thought? "He’s as tall as a streetlamp and the most handsome man I’ve ever seen." Ruan’s first impression? Alisha had the most beautiful eyes he’d ever seen, and he knew right away she was the prettiest woman on earth. Since masks were mandatory, their eyes were the first thing they noticed about each other — and it was love at first sight. He met her whole family that day — yes, mom, dad, and two sisters — and while her parents asked him all the important questions, Alisha and Ruan secretly held hands under the table. The spark was real. After lunch, they took a stroll along the beach. Alisha had already told Ruan that if she kissed him on the cheek, it meant she liked him — no games, no guessing. She dropped some not-so-subtle hints for her sister to give them a moment alone. When the moment finally came, she looked up at Ruan, gave him a shy kiss on the cheek… and waited. Just when she thought he might leave her in suspense, he leaned in and kissed her back. Instant butterflies. A month later, after Alisha met his family, Ruan officially asked her to be his girlfriend — and they’ve been inseparable ever since. And the rest? Well, it was pretty much written in the stars. Now, they’re counting down to the best day of their lives! After years of love, laughter, and shared dreams… they’re getting married!