Sometimes a love story starts with a hello. Ours started with a glance. During our college days, the first moment came in the fall of 2017. At Akash’s fraternity reveal, in a crowded room, Priyanka noticed him first, maybe it was the curly hair or his smile, but something stood out. The following spring, at his fraternity formal, Akash spotted Priyanka across the room, busy taking photos and completely in her element. Her confidence and radiant smile caught his attention, but he never introduced himself. Without realizing it, those quiet glances lit the spark that would one day grow into our relationship. Years later, in the spring of 2022, fate brought us back together on a dating app. One familiar face. One slightly corny opening line. Suddenly, we were talking like we had always known each other. What was meant to be a simple brunch in New York City turned into a full day together. It began with a single rose, a small gesture that meant so much. Then brunch became an art gallery, the gallery became a walk along the Little Island, and the walk turned into hours of conversation we never wanted to end, leading us to a speakeasy to end the night. Somewhere between the laughter and the easy silence, our spark grew into a flame of something real. Since then, we’ve continued writing our story together. Through the big moments and the beautifully ordinary ones, the laughter, the chaos, and the quiet in between, we found joy in everything. We stood beside each other through our toughest days and celebrated our proudest victories, building a love that feels like home. Along the way, we realized we had found our forever. It felt only right that our next chapter would begin in the city where our story truly came to life. On a day filled with memories and surprises across New York, we found ourselves on a rooftop overlooking the glowing skyline, where Akash got down on one knee and asked the four most important words of his life. And in true Priyanka fashion, there was one more surprise, an engagement ring for Akash too, marking the beginning of forever for both of us. Now we can’t wait to celebrate this next chapter in August, surrounded by the family and friends who have loved and supported us from the very beginning.