During quarantine, Celeste and Cullen's friendship blossomed through a chance visit from their mutual friend, who introduced Cullen to Celeste's family. As the clock neared 11 pm one night, they welcomed their friend and the intriguing newcomer, Cullen, into their home with open arms. His infectious laughter and warm smile quickly endeared him to Celeste and her family. As the night unfolded, their bond deepened with shared stories and laughter, sparking the beginning of a special friendship.

In the warmth of August 2021, Celeste and Cullen's journey began. Cullen's helping hand during Celeste's move near North Carolina State University sparked a friendship that deepened with shared adventures, from climbing to cheering on Celeste's soccer game in pouring rain. Despite Celeste's initial hesitation, their connection endured, manifesting in a chance beach encounter in March 2022. With hearts overflowing with unspoken words, they rekindled their bond, realizing their shared affection. Finally, on April 28, 2022, they embraced their love, setting sail on a journey bound by fate and strengthened by the echoes of their past.

As October of 2023 unfolded, Celeste and Cullen found themselves inching closer to the prospect of marriage. Amidst uncertainties, they clung to their faith, trusting in the path that God had laid before them. Their trust was rewarded as God intervened, providing Cullen with a job opportunity and orchestrating changes in Celeste's career path, all in preparation for their journey into matrimony. For Celeste, the road to marriage was fraught with longing and impatience, especially as she watched her friends take their own steps towards engagement. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to her, Cullen was meticulously planning his proposal, setting February 10th as the pivotal date. As Celeste confided in her friend Emily about her suspicions, a web of carefully crafted diversions began to take shape, each designed to throw her off the scent. Despite her certainty about Cullen's intentions, Celeste was left puzzled by the conflicting signals around her. Determined to set aside her doubts and savor the moment, she joined Cullen for a leisurely afternoon by the river on that fateful February day. As they basked in the warmth of the sun and the familiarity of their favorite spot, Cullen seized the moment, his gaze locking with Celeste's as he finally posed the question that would change their lives forever. With hearts brimming with joy and anticipation, Celeste uttered a resounding "yes," sealing their love amidst the golden hues of the setting sun. And so, against the backdrop of their shared memories and the promise of a future together, Celeste and Cullen embarked on the greatest adventure of all: the journey of marriage.