It’s funny to think that Maisley and Calvin lived just a few doors apart for a whole year and never met. Same apartment complex, same university, probably passed each other a dozen times—but the timing just wasn’t quite right. Two years later, that changed. They crossed paths at the Rec Center at Grand Valley State University, and this time, Calvin didn’t miss his chance. He struck up a conversation and asked Maisley to grab sushi later that evening. That one spontaneous dinner turned into something neither of them could have imagined. At the time, they were both wrapping up their undergraduate degrees at GVSU. Life was full—papers, projects, part-time jobs—but amidst it all, their relationship felt effortless. They often say they just knew from that first date. There was no big moment of realization, no dramatic buildup. Just a quiet certainty: this was it. This was the person they would spend the rest of their lives loving. Since then, they’ve grown up together—navigating the transitions from college life into adulthood, with all the challenges and joy that come along the way. Calvin stepped into full-time work while Maisley continued on to pursue her Master’s. Even in the busiest seasons, they’ve remained each other’s home base- laughing, learning, and leaning on one another. They’ve built a life filled with little rituals and shared dreams. Maisley loves to cook, and Calvin loves to offer his commentary—every dish getting rated on their completely unofficial “imaginary food truck” scale. They love spending time with their families, especially when there’s a competitive game of 500 involved (spoiler: they’re usually winning). This summer brings another big adventure. They’re moving to Lansing, Michigan, where Calvin will be helping open a new branch of his company and Maisley will complete her final clinical rotation at a nearby hospital. It feels like another beginning—and they’re ready for it, together. As for the proposal—Calvin had been planning to pop the question during a trip to a beautiful resort (ironically, the same one where they’ll now be getting married). But they’re not great at keeping secrets from each other… so much so, Maisley had started planning her own version of an engagement during that very trip. Still, when the ring came back from the jeweler a little earlier than expected, Calvin made a new plan. One ordinary Wednesday night in their living room, he got down on one knee—catching Maisley completely off guard, just like he’d hoped. No elaborate setup, no big crowd—just the two of them, in their home, in the middle of a moment they’ll remember forever. It couldn’t have been more them. Now, they’re counting down the days until they return to that same resort—this time surrounded by the people they love most—to begin the next chapter of their story.