Our story began in college, where fate (and a shared “R” in our last names) made us seatmates. What started with simple teasing from sitting next to each other quickly turned into shared lunches, study sessions, and eventually becoming constant groupmates, especially during thesis season, where we became an unbreakable duo. We were also part of the same group of friends, always hanging out after class, sharing laughs, stories, and countless memories. Somewhere between the study nights, group projects, and everyday moments, friendship slowly blossomed into something deeper—and we fell in love. Whether it was anime marathons, game nights, or swapping favorite books, we discovered that we had more in common than we ever expected. But beyond shared interests, we were bonded by something deeper similar upbringings, quiet determination, and a belief in building a life together from the ground up. Through college, careers, and countless highs and lows, we stood side by side. For 12 years, we’ve grown together navigating life hand in hand, always finding our way back to each other. From the very beginning, we knew: we had found a home for our hearts.

"On our 10th year together, I knew the only gift I wanted to give her was a diamond ring." What was meant to be a simple anniversary trip turned into something far more magical. Leih had no idea that at a quiet, Santorini-inspired seaside town, Kenneth had a plan blooming in secret. He picked the ring himself, a marquis-cut, earth-mined diamond, set in white gold from LVNA by Drake Dustin (no flex, just facts). He knew it was the one, just like he knew she was, chosen with care, like harvesting the perfect crop. That night, under a clearing sky and soft lights, he invited her to film a TikTok. Mid-laughter, he dropped to one knee. She said yes, heart full and eyes wide. Just like that, a new season began, for the two of them.