We met in the car rider line at Grove High School in 9th grade. After almost two semesters of becoming friends, Chandan got lost in town and decided to follow Emily home. Emily asked him point blank if he liked her, but he said, "I don't know." A few days later, Chandan texted Emily to ask for a movie buddy. They made plans with Emily's best friend, Mikali, to go on a double date to see the live action Jungle Book remake. Except Chandan did not realize it was a date until right before. Our first date was on April 16, 2016, and we have now been together for 6 years and counting!

On Christmas morning, Chandan came to the Harper's house in his matching Christmas pajamas. As her parents recorded the moment, he gifted Emily with a handmade jewelry box of his own creation. As he explained how he made it, Chandan got down on one knee. When Emily opened the jewelry box, Chandan picked up the ring box inside and asked if she would marry him. Already beginning to cry, she (of course) said yes!