Mr. & Mrs. Cifuentes

It's funny how life works sometimes. We shared a class together for four months, and I knew of him because he was always so talkative, always sharing his thoughts and engaging in class discussions. I was a bit more on the shy side, but I never imagined that this outgoing guy would eventually become my future husband. One day, I had a question about the class, and for the first time, I spoke to him. That simple interaction ended up being the start of something incredible—though at the time, I had no idea where it would lead. The real turning point came when I noticed his name on the guest list for a holiday event hosted by our company. Feeling a bit brave, I decided to send him a message on Canvas, just to say "hi" and see if he was going. To my surprise, we ended up exchanging phone numbers, and we decided to meet up at the event. That night, I saw him in a completely new light. My first impression of him was how easy it was to talk to him. He brought out a side of me I didn't know existed. I went from being shy to feeling so comfortable and open. From then on, we started going on dates, and I became his girlfriend. It wasn't just the fun moments we shared that made me fall for him—it was the way he treated me. He accepted me, my quirks, my past, and most importantly, my son as his own. That kind of love is rare, and I knew from that moment that he was the one. Now, as we step into this next chapter, I'm filled with excitement and joy, knowing that I will soon become his wife. I can't wait to continue this journey with him, hand in hand, as we build our future together.

It all started with a simple message. On December 9, 2023, a familiar name popped up on my screen—a girl I once had a class with. We had never been particularly close, but she recognized my name on the guest list for our company’s holiday event and sent me a message on Canvas to say hello. A small gesture, one I never could have predicted would change my life. What began as a casual conversation quickly became something more. We reminisced about our class, laughed over shared experiences, and before we knew it, we had plans to attend the event together. At the time, neither of us realized that night would be the start of something extraordinary. Then came December 14—the day my world changed forever. Spending time with her felt effortless as if I had known her forever. She wasn’t just the girl from class anymore; she was someone who made me laugh, made me think, and made me feel truly seen. There was something different about her—something I never wanted to let go of. From that moment on, I couldn't imagine my life without her. As our connection deepened, I knew I wanted to make it official. On February 10, 2024, I asked her to be my girlfriend. With her, life became an adventure—one filled with laughter, love, and endless growth. She brought out the best in me, challenged me, and made even the smallest moments feel special. One year later, on February 17, 2025, I got down on one knee and asked her the most important question of my life. With the love and support of our family, I was able to give her the dream proposal she deserved—one that reflected just how much she meant to me. That day, she became my fiancée, and I felt like the luckiest man in the world. Now, I look forward to the next chapter: becoming her husband, building a life together, and spending forever with my best friend. If this past year has taught me anything, it’s that love has a way of finding you when you least expect it—and when it does, it changes everything.