Simone and Kevin met at the University of New Haven in 2009. Both having a love for music, they met in Gospel Choir, where Simone sang and Kevin played bass. Over the year their friendship grew. Unfortunately for them, Simone transferred schools, but they kept in touch.

After three years of not seeing each other, but talking to each other almost everyday, they decided to meet up at Bryant Park in NYC. This meet up sparked feelings in Kevin, and he decided to pursue Simone. On a sunny Sunday afternoon, Kevin confessed his feelings to Simone. After a short time, Simone decided that she wanted to see where this could go. This one decision has changed their lives for the better.

On July 7 2018 at a family bbq, Kevin presented Simone with a gift. Knowing that coloring was one of her favorite things to do, he had presented a coloring book he created, showcasing special moments the two had shared over their six year relationship. As she thumbed though the book reminiscing over those moments, she reached the middle of the book, where she saw the words "Will You Marry Me?" . She looked up, in disbelief, to see Kevin dropping to one knee holding up a beautiful ring. As the tears fell from her face, all she could say was "Yeeeaaaa".