Over 10 years ago, I (Riley) traveled to Indiana for a church gathering—never knowing my life was about to change. That’s where my fiancé, Samuel, was attending church at the time. The very first time I saw Samuel, I was instantly drawn to him I thought he was so cute, but there was something more I couldn’t quite explain. As time went on, our moms became best friends, and because of that, our paths continued to cross again and again throughout the years. With every visit, my heart grew fonder, and somewhere along the way, Samuel became not just a friend, but one of my very best friends. What started as a quiet admiration slowly turned into something deeper. Then one day, Samuel finally felt it too. He asked me to prom, and in 2021, we shared that unforgettable night together—a moment that felt like the beginning of something we had both been waiting for. After years of laughter, friendship, and patiently growing together, Samuel asked me to be his girlfriend… and from that moment on, everything just fell into place. And now, the rest of our story is only just beginning.