It all started in 2021 at Lustre Pearl in RiNo, Denver. In a rare moment of stepping way outside his comfort zone, Sean approached Michaela with a line that was as sincere as it was daring: he told her she had the most beautiful eyes he’d ever seen. That single, brave compliment didn’t lead to a date, not yet, anyway. Instead, it sparked a year-long marathon of friendship. For the next twelve months, we were inseparable every weekend, becoming great friends while exploring Denver together. The catch? Sean was under the (very mistaken) impression that Michaela had a long-distance boyfriend waiting for her back in South Africa. The moment he finally realized that the mystery boyfriend didn't exist, he didn't waste another second. He asked Michaela out that very same night, and as they say, the rest is history!