Some love stories happen all at once, but Yaquelin and Joel’s took its time—growing quietly, patiently, until the moment was just right. It all began in 8th grade Spanish class, where fate first placed them in each other’s lives. Yaquelin noticed Joel right away—his kindness, his patience, the way he seemed so effortlessly focused. She admired him from afar, hoping he’d notice her too. But Joel, ever dedicated to his studies, was oblivious to the girl who would one day be his forever. As high school went on, Yaquelin wasn’t one to sit back and wait. Sophomore year, she did everything she could to catch his attention—laughing a little louder when he was near, finding excuses to talk to him, hoping for even the smallest sign that he saw her the way she saw him. But nothing. So, she let go. If he wasn’t meant to see it, she wasn’t going to keep trying. And then, just when she stopped chasing, Joel finally woke up to what had been in front of him all along. Suddenly, he was the one making excuses to talk, the one lingering just a little longer. And on February 23, 2014, he made it official—they were meant to be. Through college, long-distance, new cities, and countless milestones, their love only grew. And on August 31, 2024, after a decade of laughter, adventure, and unwavering devotion, Joel asked the question that had been written in their story all along. With her whole heart, Yaquelin said yes. Now, after years of love and waiting for the perfect timing, they are ready to begin their forever—together, as it was always meant to be.