In the summer of 2019, Luisa had just moved to Arizona—a brand new state filled with chaotic traffic, unfamiliar streets, and the overwhelming feeling of being a tiny dot on a vast starmap compared to her hometown of Las Cruces. Meanwhile, Mauricio was wrapping up his college years and settling into his childhood optical office, planting roots in a familiar place. That same summer, a brand new Five Below store opened at Arizona Mills Mall, right across from the LensCrafters where Mauricio worked. The buzz around the opening had everyone talking—including Mauricio, who couldn’t help but notice one of the new hires across the way. She had a bright energy, often seen tossing around toys from the store (and occasionally getting them stuck in the ceiling rafters). Her carefree spirit caught his attention immediately. After weeks of quiet observation (and a few failed attempts at starting a conversation), Mauricio finally worked up the courage to make a move. He walked over to the store, bought a pair of headphones... and walked right back out without saying a word. This routine happened a few times until one day, he decided enough was enough. Pretending to ask about a product, he finally struck up a conversation. Luckily, his nerves didn’t show too much—and Luisa agreed to a lunch date the very next day. The next day, Mauricio arrived at Luisa’s parents’ house with flowers in hand and took her to his favorite Vietnamese restaurant, Phở Thanh, known for its leafy green dishes. A few minutes into the meal, Luisa casually revealed she’s allergic to nearly all fruits and vegetables. As a nutrition major, Mauricio felt his heart sink—but Luisa laughed it off, and they continued their day with a movie at Harkins Theatres. Hobbs and Shaw might not have been Luisa’s top choice, but they both had a great time. From that day on, they never stopped talking. What started with casual study sessions and spontaneous lunch breaks grew into something deeper. Though nothing had been made "official" for a while, it was clear they were already each other's favorite person. On October 11, 2019—about two months after they first met—Mauricio asked Luisa to be his girlfriend. She said yes. Mauricio and Luisa have grown together for the past six years, and they look forward to sharing the rest of their lives together Now, surrounded by the people they love most, they can’t wait to celebrate the next chapter of their story with you.