we’re getting married!

It all started on Tinder (yes, we know—funny and a little embarrassing, but it worked). Dina and Thomas matched, and after a few witty exchanges about bad pick-up lines and shared love for good food, they decided to meet in person. The spot? Jenni’s Ice Cream in Uptown Charlotte—a place where no bad date could survive because, well, ice cream. On their first date, they chatted, laughed, and discovered they had more in common than just swiping skills. As Thomas confidently ordered a combination of flavors and toppings that somehow seemed perfect, Dina couldn’t help but think, Wow, he really knows his ice cream. Bet he brings all the girls here. Meanwhile, Thomas was secretly panicking about whether Dina liked him or if she just really loved free dessert. After an evening of laughter and sugary bliss, Thomas drove Dina home, and they agreed to meet again for a movie date. It seemed like the perfect start... until radio silence hit. For two whole days. Neither Dina nor Thomas texted. Dina was unsure if Thomas really liked her, and Thomas? Well, he was sure Dina didn’t like him at all. Why risk a double rejection? But on the third day (like all good rom-coms), Thomas decided enough was enough. He liked Dina, and he wasn’t ready to let their story end before it even started. So, he texted her. Dina, ever the woman of mystery, replied hours later, leaving Thomas sweating it out. But when she did, sparks flew. That same evening, they had their second date, and Thomas decided to take a leap of faith—forget skydiving; this was more nerve-wracking. “Will you be my girlfriend?” he asked, bracing for Dina’s reaction. She smiled and said yes, because, spoiler alert, she really liked him too. And that’s how their story began—two people who met on an app, turned an ice cream date into a connection, and ended up finding something sweeter than dessert: each other.