It all began one evening at Pink Cactus, a restaurant in Charlotte, where fate would introduce Monica and Tobin. At the time, Tobin had no idea that he would be the only boy surrounded by six girls for a fun, casual dinner— little did they know, this dinner would turn into the beginning of something beautiful. As the evening unfolded, the table full of laughter and chatter ended with a bystander making a funny remark about the group dinner resembling 'The Bachelor'. In a gesture that would become part of their story, Tobin noticed a bouquet of roses, handing one to Monica's roommate, Laura, as the "group date rose." But the night didn’t end there. Later that evening, Monica, Tobin, and their friends met up at a nearby bar to continue the fun. Coincidentally, there was another rose. This time, Tobin handed it to Monica, with a smile that said it all. "Monica, I was saving the 'one-on-one' rose for you," he said, marking the beginning of their connection. It was a simple gesture, but there was something in the air that made it feel like more than just a moment—it felt like destiny. What followed was the spark of a beautiful relationship. Monica and Tobin started dating shortly after that night, and from there, it has been a whirlwind of love, laughter, and adventures together. Five years later, their bond has only grown stronger and they are looking forward to saying yes to forever this September.