It all started in the summer of '09. Monique and I were best friends, always understanding of each other’s lives. Though we lived far apart after she moved to California in 2010, we stayed in touch, picking up right where we left off whenever we reconnected, no matter how long it had been. Fast forward to 2020, during the COVID pandemic, we both faced trauma and loss. One text between us reignited our bond, and from then on, we were inseparable, talking all day despite being on opposite coasts. In July 2020, I flew to California to visit her. Our time together was magical, filled with new experiences, and on July 14th, she asked me to be her better half. From that moment, I traveled to California every month, and by November 2020, we couldn’t bear being apart anymore. I made the decision to move for good, and by November 23rd, Monique welcomed me home. Now we welcome you all to "THE BEST" love story!