Malcolm: We met as teenagers. There was something about her. She saw me in a way no one else did, and I saw a beautiful girl with unshakable faith. I knew I wanted to be in her life forever. We exchanged numbers that summer, and I pretty much stalked her after that. Kidding (not kidding)! We hung out together every week. She quickly became my good friend. Tamela: We met at Upward Bound. I was really shy back then, but here comes this tall, dark, boisterous guy who took me under his wing and showed me around. We were friends from then on. I knew if I ever felt lonely, Malcolm was there. He had no game (and still kinda doesn't lol), so he attached himself to my family and friends. And then I gave him a chance... Malcolm: I'm a firm believer in things happening for a reason. Tam was always someone I came back to. So after way too many years of letting her walk away, I manned up and went after what I knew was mine, like a really bad 80s romantic-comedy. Yes, there was a plane ride and cross-country road trip. Tamela: I believe things happen for a reason. We got together at the the right time. I don't think it would've worked any earlier or later. We both had growing and learning to do. We had our ups and downs, but we always came back to each other. We were meant to be. Malcolm: She made me a happier man, and I can't wait to make her mine, officially. Tamela: He is my best friend. We laugh together so much. I look forward to many more years together and starting a family with him. We can hear everyone around us saying, #Bouttime!