Summer 2016. Downtown Brooklyn. Vinnie Styles. We were filming Season 2 of The Ave, and you were my scene partner. At the time, I had no idea you would one day be my wife. What I did notice was how easy it was to be around you. You carried a light ,not just in your beauty, but in a smile that could brighten any room. When the cameras rolled, I saw your talent up close, and instantly I became a fan. Off set, your energy never changed: warm, genuine, full of life. Every time we crossed paths, we snapped a photo together almost as if God was quietly documenting our story before we even knew what He was doing. We worked together many times, but one moment stands out: a film called For the Love of Musiq, where you played my wife. The chemistry was undeniable, but I still didn’t see the bigger picture God was writing. Life pulled us in different directions you to LA to pursue your dreams, me to Atlanta to chase mine. For years, we didn’t speak. Just the occasional glimpse on Instagram, nothing more. Then came 2024. My first feature was premiering in LA, and you had two films in the same festival. I looked forward to reconnecting, but God had other plans. Three separate times I heard not to go: from my mom, my pastor, and in prayer. As much as it hurt, I had to obey. Looking back, I see it was God preparing to make all things new in my life. Not long after, you reached out to ask if I was still coming. When I told you no, you wanted to know why. I shared the truth: God told me not to go. I braced for silence, maybe even judgment but instead, you leaned in. You wanted to know more. That phone call stretched into hours, as if time itself was making up for the years we’d missed. For the first time, I felt seen, heard, and free to share God with someone who truly wanted to listen. The next day, we talked again. And then again. We laughed, dreamed, prayed, and shared our hearts until we fell asleep on the phone, only to wake up and continue right where we left off. From that moment on, the conversation never stopped. Looking back now, I see it so clearly: every detour, every delay, every season apart was part of God’s perfect timing. What felt like missed opportunities were really divine appointments, leading us here. I’m grateful for the journey every step of it but even more grateful that it led me to you. Thank you for loving me with an unconditional love. I’m so happy it’s YOU. - Love Zae Diggs ❤️