Destined to be Dennis

Our love story began during the most unexpected of times—at the onset of COVID. Like so many others trying to navigate a strange new world, I turned to Tinder, not knowing that a simple swipe would lead me to my forever. Our first date was at a daiquiri shop, a place that somehow felt casual yet perfect for us. We grabbed our drinks and ended up sitting in the car, talking for hours about everything and nothing. Time seemed to stand still with him—so much so that I actually fell asleep mid-conversation. Instead of being annoyed or awkward about it, he just let me rest. He didn’t bother me, didn’t try to wake me, just let me have the peace I apparently needed. That small act of kindness told me more about him than words ever could. Looking back now, that first date marked the beginning of something so beautiful—a love that feels as natural as it is effortless. I had no idea then, but the best part of my life was just getting started.