They say that life consists of a series of coincidences. The people who we encounter everyday come into our lives for either a reason, a season or a lifetime. Surprisingly, Desmond and Shanelle would cross paths more than once not knowing that one day they would be saying “Yes” to forever. The couple met at an Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Incorporated conference in Baltimore, Maryland in 2013. After laying his eyes on Shanelle from across the room, Desmond spent the entire night attempting to hold a private conversation with her. Although Shanelle admired Desmond’s persistence that night, the spark was just not there. Sometimes you just come across the right person at the wrong time. Ending the night with quick and emotionless goodbyes, Shanelle left with no thought that they would ever see each other again. Funny the way life works because God had another plan in mind. Several months after continuously encountering each other on campus, Virginia State University would become the first chapter in their love story. It was shocking to see that the universe aligned them once again especially since both attended the VSU for the past 2 years and had never encountered one another. In January 2014, Shanelle’s determination to join a new organization on campus, presented the opportunity for her and Desmond to spend a significant amount of time getting to know one another. Fast forward to February 15, 2014, with a romantic walk back to her dorm from an amazing first date Desmond placed his first kiss on Shanelle and sealed the deal. With sparks flying the pair then went on to officially start dating on March 19, 2014. VSU not only provided them both with a degree to lead them on to successful careers, but gave them the person their heart and soul yearned for.