What neither of them knew then was that this ordinary moment would quietly become the beginning of forever. Chris and Aurora met while working together at a retirement community. What started as simple conversation soon turned into hours of talking about everything - life, dreams, ideas, and all the little things in between. Time seemed to disappear. More than once, conversations stretched so long that they found themselves still at work hours after they should have left, and on a few unforgettable nights, well past midnight. Not long after they met, Aurora received an interview opportunity for a plastic surgery position - an exciting step forward, but also one that meant change. Through it all, Chris was someone she knew she wanted to keep in her life. He was easy to talk to, endlessly thoughtful, and every moment spent together felt effortless and full of laughter. Eventually, they decided to meet up at The Cheesecake Factory for what Aurora insisted was not a date. In fact, she confidently told a close friend that it would only count as a date if Chris paid. What she didn’t plan on was getting so wrapped up in their conversation that she completely missed the moment the server dropped off the check and even more so, the moment Chris quietly picked it up. Looking back on this moment, Aurora realized she wasn’t just enjoying the conversation, she was avoiding the feelings that had already begun to grow. Eight years later, those feelings have blossomed into a life built on love, friendship, laughter, and unwavering support. Today, Aurora gets to wake up next to her best friend, and together, they continue this beautiful journey called life — hand in hand, heart to heart, forever Hitched to Hurtado.