Oscar and Mariah’s story began in 2012 when they were just kids, and though life took them in different directions over the years, they remained in touch as friends. In 2018, Oscar enlisted in the military, while Mariah started college in Irvine, California. It wasn’t until December 2019, when they both returned home for the holidays, that they reconnected over lunch. That simple catch-up sparked something more, and from then on, they spoke every day. What began as friendship soon blossomed into love. In March 2020, Oscar asked Mariah to be his girlfriend, and their journey together truly began. They now plan to tie the knot in May of 2025 with their closest friends and family.