Our story began in a place neither of us expected—a mall. I (Melissa) was working at a sports store, and one day, Haig came in as a customer looking for a gym shirt. He asked me for advice on which one he should get, and we ended up having a great conversation. From that moment on, Haig kept coming back, always finding some excuse to stop by the store. But here’s the funny part—he never asked anyone else for help. He would wait patiently until I was available, and we’d chat while he pretended to shop. Despite those early encounters, life took us in different directions, and we lost contact for a couple of years. Little did we know, fate had other plans for us. During the pandemic, we reconnected, and this time, we never lost each other again. Since that day, we’ve been inseparable. Together, we’ve traveled to new places, indulged our inner foodies by exploring countless restaurants, and bonded over our shared love of opening Pokémon cards (yes, it’s a hobby we both got hooked on!). Whether we’re planning our next trip, trying out a new dish, or cheering each other on as we search for that elusive rare card, our journey has been full of fun, laughter, and love. What started as a simple question about a gym shirt has led to the most important question of them all, "Will you marry me?"