"If someone is truly meant to be in your life, you'll cross paths with them more than once. It's life's way of bringing you back together even after you've gone your separate ways. You'll meet them twice; From a different time, in a different season, when you're both finally ready. When the timing is right, the Universe (or mutual friends) will orchestrate random reunions. People meant to be in each other's lives will find their way back." First Encounter: Feb 2020- Austin, TX Mikaela flew down to Austin on a whim to celebrate and surprise her friend Liz for her birthday, who happened to be dating -now married to- Chris' friend, John. So the gang spent a casual weekend together and then returned to their separate lives. Chris staying in Texas where he was living. Mikaela flying back to Boston. Second Encounter: May 2022 - New Orleans, LA 2 years later, while at a bachelorette party Liz kept reminding Mikaela of Chris from years prior, and that he was available ;) Mikaela reminded Liz that neither Mikaela nor Chris have each others numbers and that it's a ridiculous thought....especially with him living in Texas and Mikaela living in Massachusetts. Despite Mikaela's so thought logical response, Liz ran to the bar bathroom and immediately started a group text with Mikaela & Chris. The rest was history… Dating: July 2022 Engaged: November 2024 We do: September 2026