It all started back in 2007 at a house party thrown by a mutual friend. That's when fate decided to have a little fun. Zack and Lou were randomly put on the same team. That night was the beginning of something special; they didn’t just win the game, they won each other’s hearts. For the next few years, they dated on and off, young and wildly in love. But as life often reminds us, timing can be everything. In 2010, they went their separate ways, destined to walk their own paths for a while. The right people, just the wrong time. Fifteen years passed, and in May of 2025, fate seemed to step in again. Louise heard that Zack was single, and suddenly her heart was racing like it used to. She hesitated, unsure if she was ready to reach out. Weeks went by before she finally sent a simple text: “Hi… is this still Zack?” Hours passed with no reply. What she didn’t know was that Zack had seen the text, recognized the number, and was making sure it was really hers...the one he'd never quite forgotten. When his reply finally came: “…yes, this is still Zack.” Everything changed. Two days later, they met for drinks at Tiffany’s Bar. Lou sat waiting in a booth, nerves fluttering like butterflies. Zack walked in quietly, slid into the seat beside her and simply said “hi", before leaning in to kiss her. Sparks flew instantly, and just like that, the years melted away. Every feeling they’d once shared came flooding back, stronger and deeper than before. In that moment, they both knew: this time, it was forever. A few dates quickly turned into days, nights, and soon, a life together. They were inseparable. Lou moved in, it felt like they’d never missed a beat, and like the universe had finally aligned the way it was always meant to. Then, on October 9th, Zack received the engagement ring he’d been waiting for. He had a plan, friends ready to help, ideas in motion, but his heart couldn’t wait another minute; patience felt impossible. He texted Lou to meet him at the park where they’d shared their first real date. When she arrived, their dog Stanley came running toward her with something sparkling on his collar. Before she could even speak, Zack was down on one knee, eyes full of love, asking the question that had been more than fifteen years in the making. And without a moment of hesitation, she said yes. ❤️