Charles and Veronica met in college in the fall of 2013, where they took a couple of classes together and even worked side by side filming and interviewing teachers and students at Cypress College. After the semester ended, life took them in separate directions—but neither of them knew they’d cross paths again just months later. In the summer of 2014, Veronica had decided to take a break from dating and let the universe work its magic—she wanted love to find her instead of going out looking for it. One morning, she called out of work because of a stupid hangover and almost skipped helping a mutual college friend with a music video shoot. But she went anyway—and that decision changed everything. When their friend came to pick her up, Charles was already in the van. Veronica already knew him from school, but that day felt different. She slid into the back seat next to him, and on the drive to Long Beach, the two of them talked about movies the entire way. At the shoot, a simple favor—Charles opening her beer—sparked a moment neither would forget. After the shoot, while everyone was outside putting the camera equipment back into the van, there was a moment Veronica would never forget. Charles took off his hat and ran his fingers through his gorgeous brown hair—and just like that, he had her. Her knees went weak. On the ride home, their conversation flowed effortlessly, laughed, and before the night ended, Charles asked Veronica for her number. Two days later, on June 16, 2014, he invited her over to his place—and the rest, as they say, is history. Twelve years later, that one unexpected encounter turned into a lifetime of love, laughter, and adventure. Together, they’ve built a beautiful family with their two amazing boys, and from that unforgettable day in 2014 to this exact date twelve years later, they celebrate their love on the very day it all began: June 16.