Nikki and Troy first met on Hinge where Nikkis pictures with NBA mascots and at college football stadiums caught Troy's immediate attention. Having recently moved to Dallas, TX Troy was looking to find a new friend to explore this new city with. Little did he know just how important and special this new friend would become in his life. Nikki was and still is a career-first type. She was looking for a good time and although his choice in sports teams were questionable, Troy’s baby face caught her eye. Their first date was a Snoop Dogg concert where Troy, being frugal, expensed their meal on the company, she still doesnt let him forget that. Troy sent way too many Snapchats to his buddies of his date while Nikki sang and danced her little heart out. Nikki and Troy's relationship rekindled during COVID lockdown. Nikki had a new furry friend Troy had to meet and an amazing new kitchen that Troy decided he needed to practice his cooking skills in, Nikki didn't take too much convincing. Binge watching bad TV, smoking BBQ meats, ordering way too much takeout, and simply being in the company of one another without any distractions was the best thing to ever happen to these two. They both started to see that this cooped up life at home together was something they could do forever. During a trip home for Thanksgiving, Troy planned a nice getaway to one of his favorite places, Newport Beach. Troy told Nikki they'd be meeting his co-workers for a sunset happy hour near the pier, to which she responded, "but you don't even work from here". After getting her to the "happy hour" early he asked her to walk with him on the beach to get a better view. With a photographer hiding under the pier he dropped down to one knee and asked her to marry him, to which she responded, "what are you dooooingggg?" and nearly slapped the ring out of his hand. Through the shock and tears she managed to say, "of course", and the rest is history...