Our story might sound a bit like a romantic comedy—it starts with me on a school bus, trying my best to avoid conversation, while Tyler, ever so persistent, kept finding ways to cross my path, even outside of school. I often joked that he "stalked me," as he’d magically appear in my neighborhood, always with a friendly smile, his blond hair shining under the sun and those green eyes sparkling with mischief. Years later, those serendipitous encounters that I once teased him about have woven the fabric of our lives together. Now, 17 years on, with two amazing kids and countless memories, I can’t help but think how those seemingly random moments were the universe’s way of nudging me towards the love of my life. Tyler, once just a persistent figure in my daily routine, is now my partner in every sense, leading us through life’s journey with that same irresistible charm.