Our love story began in the most unexpected way, through a mutual friend. On my birthday, a friend posted me. He saw the post, left a comment, and asked about me. Later that same day, I received a thoughtful birthday message from an unfamiliar Instagram page. The message ended with a simple “Thank you.” Curious, I clicked on the profile, only to find an account with no pictures. And just like that, the interaction ended. Months passed, and we lived separate lives until fate intervened once more. When he came to New York, he asked about me again and finally got my number. We started texting on and off, slowly weaving a connection through words, though we had yet to meet in person. On April 23, 2022, when we finally met face to face, it was his birthday. We spoke for one hour or so before I left. Our connection continued to grow through text, but it was not until August 26, 2022, that we had our first official date. We met at a park and talked for hours, neither of us wanting the afternoon to end. And before we parted ways, we shared a kiss—a spark that ignited something undeniable. The following month, in September, we met again. This time, babe asked me the question that would mark the beginning of our journey together, he officially asked me to be his girlfriend. Our story continues in the most magical way, he proposed on Christmas Day. It was a moment I will never forget.To my understanding, Ruben had simply come to spend Christmas with my family, making it even more special since it was my parents’ first Christmas in the United States. Little did I know, I was about to experience one of the most unforgettable moments of my life. As we celebrated the holiday, we took fun pictures to capture the memories. When it was time for Babe and me to take our photos together, I posed casually. But when I turned around, there he was; on one knee.I stood there, completely overwhelmed, confused, shocked, and in tears. So many emotions rushed through me at once. I did not have an inkling of what happened . And now, our story continues, as we prepare to say “I do” and begin the next chapter of our forever.