How We Met
It all started on a night neither of us expected to change our lives. I (Alyson) was torn between going to a karaoke bar with my family or heading to a party at my college. My mom, grandma, and other relatives were celebrating a family member’s birthday, so I chose the karaoke bar—even though it was a 21+ venue, and I was only 19. They found a way to sneak me in, and the adventure began.
Meanwhile, I (Ryan) was already at the bar with friends. When a line dance song came on, I noticed her standing there, looking a bit lost. I couldn’t resist stepping in to help. There was something about her—this mix of shyness, charm, and sass—that immediately drew me in. Later, I even danced with her mom and watched her sing. (Alyson: My singing was awful!) (Ryan: Terrible, but adorable.)
By the end of the night, I asked her out, and she said yes. Three days later, we had our first date. That night proved love can show up when you least expect it—even at a karaoke bar!
For all the days along the way