Our story began in the most unexpected places, at work. We were both assigned to work side by side, not knowing that this simple pairing would be the start of something life-changing. One day, Mari overheard him talking with a coworker about music. He mentioned that one of his favorite bands was System of a Down, which just so happened to be Mari’s favorite too. That moment sparked something. She noticed the way he lit up when he talked about the things he loved, the way he smiled, and how naturally he made everyone around him laugh. There was something magnetic about him, and she knew she had to take a chance. Mari made the first move, asking if he wanted to listen to music together while they worked. She played a song by System of a Down, hoping to connect over their shared taste—and it worked. That simple gesture turned into conversations, laughter, and eventually, time spent together after work. It didn’t take long before we realized we were meant to be more than just coworkers. From those first few shared songs to late-night talks and everything in between, we became inseparable. What started as a shared love for music turned into a shared life filled with love, laughter, and deep connection.