Picture this: March 2020, a bustling office where destiny quietly orchestrated our love story. Little did we know, our paths had nearly crossed weeks before, when a friend showed me Raj's facebook picture. "he's not my type," I said dismissively, little knowing what destiny had in store. On my first day at work, Raj approached me with a warm smile, eager to strike up a conversation. Being my usual self, I misread his friendly banter as sarcasm and unintentionally cut our interaction short. Little did I know, this left Raj with the impression that I was mean and uninterested. Months went by without much interaction between us until one fateful afternoon. As Raj entered the office, our eyes met once again. This time, I saw him in a different light—his smile and warmth melting away my initial misconceptions. It felt as though Cupid himself had intervened, striking me with a sudden realization. It took me a few days before I mustered the courage to approach him again, this time asking him to help me with a math problem I was struggling with while studying for my GRE. Raj, ever the nerd, said he didn't know how to solve it. Despite the abrupt end to our conversation, I couldn't shake the feeling that there was something special between us. Curious about Raj's feelings, a friend discreetly inquired if he found me cute. Raj admitted he did, prompting our friend to share my phone number with him. Instead of texting me directly, Raj opted to send a friend request on Instagram. I accepted, hoping he would make the first move, but days passed without a message from him. Filled with nerves and excitement, I decided I couldn't wait any longer. I took matters into my own hands and slid into Raj's DMs—a bold move that sparked the beginning of our love story. And just like a Bollywood blockbuster, our love story began - a tale of two hearts entwined by destiny, overcoming misunderstandings and moments of hesitation. Five magical years later, here we are more in love than ever. We're excited to embark on this next chapter together, as we promise to spend the rest of our lives hand in hand. -S