It all started in October 2021 when the world felt a bit quieter. Life had a funny way of bringing two people together from different parts of North Carolina. Shekima is from Bolivia, NC- a small town with a lot of heart. Tre is from Fayetteville, a busy city buzzing with life and opportunities. Little did they know, life was about to weave their stories together in a way neither of them could have predicted. Tre, a charming, witty man, has a knack for making people laugh and has a heart so big, it could hold the world. Shekima, focused and determined, carries a sense of humor as sharp as her mind and knows exactly what she wants- though she'd yet to discover it in him. The very first day they met, the banter was instant and the chemistry undeniable. He would tell her stories of him growing up, his dreams, and the goofy things he did as a kid. She would find herself laughing more that day than she had in months. In return, he marveled at her wit and the way her eyes lit up when she spoke about her passions. As the weeks turned into months, they became inseparable. Each visit made it harder to say goodbye. He'd send her silly texts in the middle of her busy day, knowing just how to crack through her focus and make her laugh. She admired his motivation and the way he deeply cared for everyone around him, while he loved how she knew what she wanted and never settled for less. After a little over year of getting to know, love, and admire one another, Tre felt it was time to make this feeling last a lifetime. They went on a family trip to Tennessee in January of 2024 and came back to North Carolina engaged! It was nothing but happy tears and congratulations from family and friends alike for the happy couple who was so incredibly in love. Fast forward to now, the two of them live together in Fayetteville, building a life that's equal parts laughter and love. Every day, they remind each other why fate brought them together; because no one else could make them laugh, dream, or feel as loved as they do.