We first laid eyes on each other on the beautiful evening of May 2018/Ramadhan 1439H in an Ifthar gathering. Heda had just moved to Canada while Fajar has lived in Canada since he was 18. Since then we built friendship naturally and got close pretty quick. From gallivanting around and painting the city red on weekly basis, we started relying on each other, celebrating life to its fullest. Fajar and Heda have long been family even before we had romantic feelings for each other. Circa Q1 2019, life took a turn for Fajar and Heda, respectively starting new ventures in Edmonton, AB, CA and Shreveport, LA, USA. Little did we know this was what ignited romantic sparks between us. From only talking at night and on the weekends to texting while at work. The next time we saw each other was in Malaysia during Heda's baby sister's wedding. Fajar being in Heda's home country and meeting Heda's family unearthed indescribable feelings and since then we could only think of the next time we can meet each other. We started planning regular monthly trips to US and Canada - SEA, HOU, YYC, YEG, DFW, SHV and DEN witnessed our relationship flourishing - we bonded from these moments we created together as a LDR couple. These fond memories came in handy when the pandemic hit...where we relied on video calls, virtual movie dates to name a few. Contrary to what continental border shutdown would do, our bond solidified during this time and we truly learn the essence of being together even during trying times. Alhamdullilah. Fast forward to April 2021/Ramadhan 1442H, Fajar's family formally called Heda's Mama to ask for Heda's hand in marriage. With that traditional proposal being accepted, we were engaged, without us knowing! Heda is the last of her family to know that she was engaged, and Fajar is the last of BOTH families to know that he was engaged. And here we are, telling our story to you and planning for the wedding! To my beloved forevermore, looking forward to doing life with you.