We met in a way neither of us expected—at work, of all places. Amanda had just stepped in part-time to help the HR team after a recent promotion, and David's resume happened to land on her desk. He ended up being her very first phone screen. Both of us were a little nervous—Amanda trying to sound like she’d done this before, and David just hoping to make a good impression. Amanda broke the ice by admitting it was her first time conducting a phone screen and told David he was doing great. That little moment of honesty sparked something real. David went on to interview with the VP of Finance, who immediately saw that he’d be a perfect fit. But before he could officially start, COVID hit, and everything was put on pause. When things eventually resumed, we ended up seated side-by-side in a nearly empty office—just us and our managers, while the rest of the team worked remotely. What started with casual chats over coffee turned into long conversations and a friendship that kept growing. Eventually, even our bosses picked up on the chemistry and tried to play matchmaker. Still, at the time, we were both in different places and decided to keep things platonic. But friendships like ours have a way of evolving. One afternoon over lunch, David looked at Amanda and said, “I want to see you as more than a friend. Let me take you on a date.” Amanda, ever thoughtful, paused and replied, “I need to think about it.” Not long after, she said yes—and everything changed. Our first date was in Coral Gables, David’s hometown, a place that now means even more to both of us. It was one of those days where everything just clicked. We laughed, shared stories, and felt like we’d known each other forever. Amanda knew then: she didn’t want to date anyone else. Since then, our lives—and our love—have continued to grow. What started as an unexpected connection turned into something deeply meaningful, and now, we can't wait to begin this next chapter together, surrounded by the people we love most.