ISABELLA'S PERSPECTIVE: I met Chris 13 years ago and instantly had a major crush. Every time we talked, I’d replay our conversations over and over like they meant everything because to me, they did. I tried to drop hints, but like most guys, he didn’t pick up on them. Years later, in May 2021, Chris messaged me on Instagram and that old spark came rushing back. We talked for a couple of months, but he wasn’t quite ready for anything serious. Still, I stayed hopeful. Then in January 2022, a twist of fate brought us back together at a Jets game. I was nervous since we hadn’t spoken in a while, but the moment we saw each other, everything clicked. From that day on, we gave “us” a real shot and I thank God we did. Now, 2.5 years later, we’re planning our wedding. That teenage girl who once had a crush on him can’t believe it took this long—but she’s over the moon that we finally got here. CHRISTIAN'S PERSPECTIVE: I met Isabella at a church event we had about 13 years ago but had no idea what that moment had sparked nor what it would mean to us today. Looking back, there were things I could have done or said that might have initiated our relationship. I realized after all these years she's the right person, but it was just the wrong time. Our friendship sort of lost its way but she always found a way to intrigue me. It wasn't until May of 2021 where I decided to swipe up on one of her instagram stories to see how she was doing. Many conversations went by and we got to know each other deeper, but I knew there were still areas in my life I had to work on before I was ready for a relationship. Bella continuously proved how supportive and caring she could be, which guided me to an important perspective I never had before, which was to hold on to the things that matter most to you. January 2022 came along and I was invited to a Jets game with her and some friends and although I'm not a Jets fan, l'm glad that happened because it was a pivotal moment for our relationship. We chatted for hours and got to talk about our values and what's most important to us. It was something about that day that truly gave me the urgency to do whatever it takes to not lose her. 3 years later and I'm still doing whatever it takes to hold on to her and to make her happy. Now here we are, wedding planning... and all I can think about is spending the rest of my life with her, loving her and being the best I can be for her.