Once upon a sunny afternoon, at a lively poolside BBQ, Marvin and Marikka’s story began—a tale that could only be written by fate and a touch of magic. Introduced by a mutual friend, Marikka swears she manifested him, weaving her dreams into reality. Marvin, on the other hand, chalks it up to the serendipity of being in the right place at the right time. They clicked instantly, sharing laughs as the party buzzed around them. But as the night wound down and goodbyes were exchanged, Marvin’s chance to ask for her number slipped away. His friend popped up just in time to make Marvin hesitate—rejection wasn’t on the menu in front of an audience. So, they parted ways, leaving Marvin to scour Instagram for “Rikka” (spoiler: she was nowhere to be found). Meanwhile, Marikka, with her confident spark, took fate into her own hands. A few days later, she asked their mutual friend Jever if Marvin was still single. With a cheeky grin, Marikka asked Jever to give Marvin her number because, "She doesn’t text first." Their first date was nothing short of a Disney montage. They met at Whole Foods for lunch, biked to Ala Moana with the ocean breeze in their hair, and watched the sun dip below the horizon in a burst of golden hues. They capped the night by closing down a bar and talking until the world around them fell silent. From that day on, they’ve been inseparable—a modern-day fairy tale fueled by a little luck, a sprinkle of manifestation, and a whole lot of chemistry. ✨