Carlos and Shareka met in Columbia, S.C. in 2012. Carlos was a recruiter in the United States Navy and Shareka wanted to join. There was a mutual attraction to one another but it wasn't until Shareka came back from Basic Training in August of 2013 that their romantic relationship took off! On their first date, Carlos and Shareka talked for hours, having an amazing time until the restaurant closed. From that day forward they became inseparable! Shareka then received orders to Norfolk, Virginia. Carlos decided since they were both in love, that he would cancel his orders to Japan and join her in Virginia where they now reside, happily and in love, to this day!

Carlos asked permission to propose to Shareka at his younger sister Baby Shower because he wanted as much family there as possible! Carlos family, as well as Shareka’s Mother and best friend, each greeted Shareka with a single red rose while all forming a single line. Carlos was the last person at the end of the line and dropped to one knee and asked Shareka will she be his wife!