Our story began at South Hills Golf and Country Club, where Talya worked as a lifeguard and Christian spent the summer studying for the dental admissions test. What started as quiet glances turned into conversations, and it quickly became clear that there was something special. The genuine interest in one another stood out, creating a connection that grew stronger with time. After a few months of getting to know one another, Christian asked Talya to be his girlfriend. She responded with, "Can I think about it?" In a short moment that felt like an eternity to Christian, everything changed. That simple pause marked the beginning of something lasting.