Roland and Teeaira were two strangers when they first met at the YMCA in 1996. Roland had just began coming with his mom. Teeaira was a regular at the YMCA, going for swims and taking part in group activities while her mom was working there. One day, when they were both at the YMCA, they happened to catch each other's eye. Roland was instantly smitten by Teeaira's beauty and kind personality. He tried to introduce himself, but Teeaira was too shy to make conversation. The two of them kept bumping into each other at the YMCA and had a puppy Love relationship. Soon enough, Roland moved away and they lost touch. Years passed, and the two of them had gone their separate ways. Roland living in Lansing and Teeaira was living in Flint. One day, out of the blue, Roland received a friend request on social media from Teeaira. She was surprised to see him after all these years, but was excited to reconnect. Roland and Teeaira started talking more and more, and soon enough they were in a relationship. They both felt a connection that they hadn't felt in years. As their relationship progressed, Roland knew that Teeaira was the one. He decided to propose to her on Thanksgiving in 2023. Teeaira happily accepted, and the two of them celebrated their engagement with friends and family. Now, Roland and Teeaira are preparing for their wedding and looking forward to a long and happy life together. They often look back on the day they first met at the YMCA and smile, thankful for the chance meeting that brought them together.