COVID came in 2020 and changed the lives of many, including Nyla and Deonte. Deonte had his eyes on Nyla for a while and had been direct messaging her on Instagram a couple of months before their first interaction. Nyla was hesitant to respond to him because she knew he was located in Fort Benning as a soldier, while she was located in Atlanta, GA for college. When COVID struck, Nyla was forced out of her dorm at Clark Atlanta University and had to move back to Columbus, GA. Upon her return, Deonte decided to “shoot his shot” again, but this time it would be successful because Nyla was finally in his vicinity. After three weeks of texting back and forth, Nyla and Deonte decided to go on their FIRST date, but COVID had already caused many places to shut down. Therefore, Deonte picked up Nyla and per her request took her to get some Chick-Fil-A (Nyla’s first job) and they decided to have a picnic at Lakebottom Park. This was the first day of the COVID curfew was implemented and they had to wrap their date up sooner than expected. Nyla and Deonte decided to continue spending time with each other inside during COVID and Deonte officially made her his girlfriend a month later. Since then, Nyla and Deonte have experienced so much together, whether it be good or bad. All of their experiences have led to them growing together, appreciating each other, and doing whatever it takes to stick together as one. From graduations to military separation, Nyla and Deonte have experienced important moments in each other lives and they are officially ready to experience another together: MARRIAGE. Deonte always knew he wanted to marry Nyla, but it would happen the right way in God’s timing. Although many know Deonte proposed to Nyla back in 2021 in Las Vegas, it wasn’t the right timing. There were many hurdles the couple had to overcome and they did just that. Deonte and Nyla proved to each other they were officially ready for a lifetime commitment in 2023. On Christmas Eve, Deonte proposed to Nyla and she said “YES” as they both expressed true intentions and now shared an eternal love. As they continue to travel the world, live internationally and experience many more accomplishments, they pray to continue fostering a strong union and build a “Kelley” family. It is without further ado, they officially say “I DO”.