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Ricardo Sanabia

and

Gabriela Alvear

December 28, 2024

Raleigh, NC

Gabriela & Ricardo

Ricardo and Gabriela met in the lively corridors of their college. Their connection was instant and electric. Stolen kisses between classes, late-night talks, weekend dates - They were young, full of possibility, and entirely swept up in the excitement of being in love. Quickly they fell into a passionate but short-lived romance. As the semester wore on, life started taking them in different directions and carried them away from each other. So far away, that Gabriela married and had another son, Ricardo went on and had two kids. Years went by, both Gabriela and Ricardo built their families and careers but eventually neither union lasted. Further years after … Ricardo (much like everyone else) found himself in the endless timeline scroll through Facebook. On a whim, he typed in Gabriela’s name. To his surprise, her profile popped up. Out of nowhere, Gabriela received a friend request and message. She stared at the screen, a name from her past triggering a flood of memories: It was the very same Ricardo who made her laugh so easily back in those college days. Their conversation started innocently enough, catching up on where life had taken them. They reminisced about their cherished days, catching up on lost time. The more they talked, the clearer it became that their connection was still strong. After days of chatting, they decided to meet up. Seeing each other again felt like no time had passed. They shared stories of their children, their struggles, and their triumphs. Their relationship quickly rekindled, but this time, it was built on a foundation of shared experiences and mutual respect. Their kids became friends, and their blended families started spending more time together. Ricardo and Gabriela's bond grew deeper, and they realized they had been given a second chance at love. One beautiful spring day afternoon, in the most private and intimate way Ricardo got on one knee and proposed to the love of his life. Now standing hand in hand, Ricardo and Gabriela are about to embark on a new journey together. Surrounded by their children family and friends, they are ready to get married, knowing that their life story, despite its twists and turns, they were always meant to meet again and continue their love.

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