They say that fate works in magical ways to help two people come together. What started as a simple crush turned into a growing relationship that prepares to complete their promise to one another by walking around the sacred fire.. but it wasn't easy. He was always afraid to say hello or spark a conversation. At a point he figured that there was no way Marlyna would even pay him any mind as she was currently talking with someone else. One day, as he expressed his concerns, a mutual friend decided to put them both in a chat and the rest became history. They instantly hit it off and began their friendship. The daily text turned into hour long phone calls. Phone calls then turned into day long video calls while at work and school, and then that turned into meetings. After that we were inseparable and determined. She made the decision to leave Connecticut behind and relocate Florida to help their love grow further. There were hiccups, there was doubt, friends told us the odds were stacked against us, and even studies showed that only 10% of long distance relationships truly make it to the big day. Through all of it though, they stand here today, excited, anxious, and as best friends ready to take on their next journey.

Ah the proposal, the day he got on his knee and poured his heart out hoping she said yes (I don't think she had an option folks). Now let's back track it. Chris was determined to make it a special day for Marlyna to always hold dear to her heart and he did just that. The one thing that is admirable of these two is that they always pushed each other to achieve more, whether at work, school, personal goals, etc. With him completing his bachelors degree after years of late nights and struggles as he balanced with work, they were ecstatic when he finally received the email confirming he would be walking. That day as he walked down the CFE arena to collect his diploma, he secretly slipped a note inside of the cover with the message "Marlyna Singh, has a nice ring to it doesn't it?" As they gathered for family photos he decided to pop the question at the one place he always went to seek his peace since starting at UCF, the reflections pond. Surrounded by his parents and grand parents, his dad distracted her as the fountain began to roar upward with water. As she realized what the letter said, she looked up and there on his knee, was the ring (fellas, he forgot to change out the box. Don't make that mistake) He told her some things in private while they looked at each other and gladly she accepted.