Our story began quietly in 2016. Tayo was visiting my roommate at the time, and in passing, we exchanged a simple hello. Nothing more, nothing less. We crossed paths once again shortly after, and then life carried us in different directions. In 2017, while I was away for National Youth Service, Tayo reached out after getting my number from my (now ex) roommate. What started as a casual “hi” slowly unfolded into something beautiful, a genuine friendship rooted in ease, honesty, and laughter. Over the years, there were seasons when months passed without a word, yet somehow, we always found our way back to each other. When we talked, it was never forced. We spoke for hours about life, love, work, the relationships we were navigating at the time, and everything in between. Through it all, one thing remained constant: our friendship was real. In 2023, without any prior planning, we both found ourselves in Canada, provinces apart, yet closer than ever. Distance didn’t weaken what we shared; instead, it refined it. Our bond deepened, our conversations grew more intentional, and in December 2024, Tayo asked me to be his girlfriend. What followed were months of love that felt steady, thoughtful, and full of joy. On October 11, 2025, Tayo proposed, and with full hearts, we said yes to forever. One of our sweetest reminders that this story was always divinely aligned is our birthdays, just one day apart. Tayo was born on October 5th, and I followed on October 6th, a small but meaningful detail that feels like God’s gentle signature on our journey. Today, we stand grateful. Grateful for friendship that stood the test of time, for love that grew naturally, and most of all, for God, who has always been the center of this union. This is our story, and we are so excited to begin forever together.