Their story began in 2019 at Morgan State University, where they crossed paths here and there, forming a distant but familiar friendship. They'd exchange hellos, share small conversations, and keep in touch over time. Craig, always the persistent one, eventually asked Te'Ona to dinner at 7 West Restaurant in Towson, MD. Te'Ona hesitated, determined to keep things strictly platonic, but agreed to lunch—just an innocent meal and conversation. They enjoyed each other’s company but remained just friends. Then, life happened. The world shut down during COVID, and so did their communication. They drifted apart, each of them moving forward in their own way. But Craig never truly let go. He continued to check in, to reach out, to stay connected. His patience, faith, and quiet determination never wavered. Fast forward to 2023, something shifted. Maybe it was timing, maybe it was fate—but this time, Te'Ona let her guard down. What started as a simple friendship turned into something more, and the rest, as they say, is history. ❤️