We met when we were 15, on two different paths, but somehow always connected by similar interests and the same end goal: to be together, duh. We were young and immature, so it only made sense that life made us wait. We met through basketball and remained friends, always present in each other’s lives, but our relationship did not truly begin until late 2020, early 2021. That summer, we made so many plans, but then Christina unexpectedly had to have knee surgery. She felt discouraged and worried that the beginning of the relationship would slowly fade. To her surprise, Zharnece spent almost every day by her side until she was nearly recovered. From that moment on, we became inseparable. The days were long and sometimes hard, but Zharnece always found a way to keep a smile on Christina’s face. He taught her that a minor setback does not have to end something beautiful. We have had our ups and downs, but over these last five years, we have taken the time to truly know, love, and choose each other. And if you know, you know.