Our story began long before we even knew it. We both attended the same high school, walking the same halls and sitting in the same classrooms, but fate wasn’t quite ready for us yet. While Austin may have noticed Rachel back then, Rachel didn’t know him—at least, not yet. Years passed, and life took us on different paths. Little did we know, those paths crossed more than once. We lived 10 minutes from each other, shared mutual friends, and even attended swim lessons at the same place as kids. There were countless almost-moments where we could have met, but timing wasn’t on our side. Finally, in a twist of fate, we connected online. What started as casual conversations quickly blossomed into something more. We realized that all those near-misses weren’t just coincidences—they were the universe’s way of bringing us together when the time was right. Now, we can’t imagine life without each other. Our journey has been one of unexpected turns and perfect timing, leading us to where we are today: ready to start the next chapter of our story together.