Their love story began at a roofing company in Pensacola, Florida. Athena had no idea what job she had just applied for—or who her new boss would be. Brendan, on the other hand, had no idea who his new employee was going to be. From their very first day working together, something sparked. They flirted, texted, and talked constantly. While Athena waited for her dorm to open so she could move in, Brendan offered her a place to stay until it was ready. The weeks that followed were filled with laughter, nights out, movie marathons, and deep conversations—yet neither of them made a move. Instead, they tried to find love elsewhere, often venting to one another: “Why are these dates going so horribly?” or “I don’t think I’m ever going to find someone.” Even though they clearly enjoyed each other, there was one undeniable line they were hesitant to cross—Brendan was her boss. The day finally came when Athena’s dorm was ready. She packed up her belongings, and with Brendan’s help, loaded everything into his truck and moved into her new place—Brendan carrying half the load. That night, after he left, Athena laid in bed feeling an unexpected loneliness. There was no laughter, no teasing, no Brendan. Then her phone buzzed. “Do you want to come hang out?” Without a second thought, Athena jumped up, not caring how she looked, and rushed out the door to his apartment. They spent a few hours together, but as the night went on, Athena knew she should head back—it was her first night in the dorm after all. Still, her heart felt heavy, and she dreaded reaching the door. As she gathered her things, she took a chance. “Would you like to stay at my place tonight?” Without hesitation, Brendan jumped up, grabbed his things, and said yes. Once settled into the dorm, Athena laid beside him for the first time, resting her head on his chest. “What are we doing, Athena?” he asked. “I don’t know,” she replied. Then Brendan said the words they had both been thinking but were too afraid to say: “I really like you.” With the biggest smile, Athena answered, “I really like you too.” From that day forward, their love story has continued to grow, building an unbreakable foundation. They have spent every day together, facing every trial God has placed before them and overcoming every scar the devil tried to leave behind. They learned that praying together truly means staying together, that apologizing and forgiving are essential in every argument—big or small—and most of all, they learned that the love they share is one of the greatest gifts they will ever know.