It all began in 2011 at the Four Seasons Mall. On a Sunday afternoon, I was out with my girlfriends when we wandered into a menswear store. That’s when I noticed Desmeion across the room, talking on the phone. I couldn’t help but whisper to my friends that I wanted to go say hello because I thought he was really handsome. Gathering my courage, I approached him and struck up a conversation. I casually asked if he had a girlfriend, and when he said no, I took it as a good sign. We exchanged numbers, and after a few days of texting back and forth, we decided to go on our first date. From that moment on

On Mother’s Day, May 12, 2024, we hosted a housewarming celebration for our friends and family. As everyone enjoyed the festivities downstairs, I decided it was the perfect moment to make a special memory. I asked Raven to close her eyes and led her upstairs. Once we reached the living room, I revealed a beautiful setup: a sign that read "Will You Marry Me?" adorned with a bouquet of flowers. I positioned Raven in front of the sign and gathered our loved ones in a circle around us. When I asked her to open her eyes, she turned to find me on one knee. With all my heart, I expressed how much she meant to me and that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with her. Then, with anticipation in the air, I asked the big question: "Will you marry me?" Overwhelmed with emotion, Raven began to tear up, shook her head, and said, "Yes!" It was a moment we will cherish forever.