Their love story began in the summer of 2010. Michael and Zalavia met when she had to get her lifeguard certification at Sulphur Springs Pool in Tampa, Florida. During the course of the class they both realized their attraction for one another and decided to give Love one last try. Six years into their relationship on December 18, 2016 Michael asked Zalavia to marry him in Orlando, Florida during a Helicopter Tour. And she said YES!