We first crossed paths in college as dedicated Division I athletes — he was the star cornerback on the football team, and I was a powerhouse outside hitter on the volleyball court. Though we only saw each other in passing at first, he swears he had a crush on me from the very beginning and patiently waited for the right moment. One night at a college outing, he told me I was his dream woman. I jokingly told him I didn’t date guys under 6’0”, but he just smiled and didn’t take no for an answer. From that moment on, we became inseparable — before class, after practice, late-night study sessions, and every meal in the campus café. Even after graduation, nothing changed. We’ve been side by side ever since, two peas in a pod. Over the years, we’ve built a beautiful life together — we got our first dog, Zola, on June 8th five years ago, welcomed our daughter, Kaylix, into the world two years ago in June, and just last May, we bought our very first home. Every step has brought us closer, and now we’re so excited to continue this journey together as husband and wife.