It all started when Darsh asked “are you hungry?” and little did he know he’d be asking that question for life now. Mirani showed up thinking about the menu and Darsh showed up with a mental list of conversation topics, just in case. Somehow, between her spontaneity and his over preparedness, they hit it off. As they talked more, they discovered an unexpected overlap in their pasts they knew a lot of the same people from their childhoods, though in entirely different contexts. They may have even been at the same place at the same time without even knowing it. Despite being complete opposites in almost every way possible and coming from different worlds, they share the same values and love for family. Mirani thrives on spontaneity; Darsh won’t go anywhere without a plan (and a backup plan… and a spreadsheet). Mirani’s carefree approach to life keeps things light, while Darsh’s careful planning makes sure they actually get to where they’re going eventually. Mornings are a battle between Darsh’s desperate need for coffee and sunlight, and Mirani’s firm belief that curtains were invented purely to stay closed. Mirani eats everything in sight and Darsh follows a strict diet plan (his first time eating street food in India was after meeting Mirani) And yes, Darsh has the patience of a saint, which comes in handy when Mirani changes the car or room temperature every four minutes. Somehow, against all odds and thermostat debates it just works.

Mirani thought she was heading to New York for a quick weekend getaway, but upon arriving, she discovered a much bigger surprise they were actually flying to Paris soon! Darsh had even built in an extra day so she could do some last-minute shopping, knowing she hadn’t packed for Europe. 
 Darsh planned it down to the last detail as expected. There was a backup plan, a contingency plan, and yes, a spreadsheet. Mirani, of course, had no idea any of it was happening and was completely focused on… literally everything else. Still, she couldn’t shake the feeling that something was up. Maybe this was it *the moment*. But every time she started to suspect, Darsh masterfully threw her off, keeping the mystery alive. Behind the scenes, though, he was fighting for the perfect fairytale. His dream proposal spot was locked down because of the Olympics; the city wasn’t granting permission to anyone. After more than 30 rejections from photographers, it seemed impossible until, on the very last day, one message changed everything. A photographer had secured access to that exact location. That evening, under the Parisian sky, Darsh timed every heartbeat to the second. As he dropped on one knee, the Eiffel Tower began to shimmer. For a moment, the world stood still the city of love sparkled, and so did she. It was pure magic… a perfect surprise written in the stars.