Anthony and Danae were both living in the same apartment complex in Houston when fate nudged them together in the simplest way: a walk with their dogs. Anthony was out with his dog Callie when he crossed paths with Danae and her dog Sophie. They exchanged a smile and a quick hello, but in that brief moment, Anthony was stopped in his tracks by Danae’s beauty, especially her smile. He told himself that the next time he saw her, he’d walk up and introduce himself. A few weeks later, that moment came. Anthony spotted Danae at the dog park, walked up, and told her he thought she was beautiful. He then proceeded to ramble, probably a little too much, but ironically it was that rambling that convinced Danae to invite him on a walk. And just like that, the four of them, Anthony, Callie, Danae, and Sophie, set off together around Levy Park. As the walk wound down and Danae said her goodbyes, Anthony let her walk away without asking for her number, telling himself that if it was meant to be, they’d meet again. Barely 15 seconds later, Danae came back. Rather than waiting for Anthony to make a move, she took matters into her own hands and asked him directly: “Do you want to exchange information?” Anthony was thrilled, and of course, he obliged. They kept running into each other at the dog park over the following weeks, and eventually, after Danae made it abundantly clear she wanted to be asked out, Anthony asked her to dinner. It was a wonderful first date and the beginning of something real. A few months in, Anthony introduced Danae to his family and friends, and they loved her instantly. But the moment he truly knew she was the one was quiet and simple. He realized that a perfect day for him was just being with Danae, Callie, and Sophie. That was all he needed. After three years together, Anthony planned a proposal at Retiro Park in Madrid. The morning was chaotic. He fell down the stairs, dropped their breakfast, and raced through the city trying to reach the spot on time while keeping the surprise hidden from Danae. But despite all the chaos, he got down on one knee, and she said yes. The two celebrated with a wonderful trip through Madrid and Barcelona, and came home engaged and ready to begin the next chapter.