Some love stories are set in motion by fate. Ours began quietly on a sunny day in Los Angeles in 2018. A mutual friend, Terica, brought us together—a seemingly ordinary moment that would someday become extraordinary. Paula was living her LA dreams, while Jonathan was navigating life on the bustling streets of New York. After that fleeting meeting, our lives drifted back to their separate rhythms. But in October of 2020, as the world slowed down, our story truly began. Jonathan found himself back in LA for work, and in the middle of uncertainty, we reconnected. What began as casual texts became a constant presence, lighting up our days and bridging the miles between us. Soon, the sound of each other’s voices on the phone became an everyday comfort, and our daily FaceTimes felt like a lifeline. The distance couldn’t hold us back from feeling closer than ever. By early 2021, we found ourselves risking everything to meet in Atlanta. With a world on pause, we chose to dive headfirst into the possibility of forever. And that weekend, in the midst of a pandemic, we realized that we were building something rare and beautiful—a love strong enough to close the distance between us. For months, we took turns traveling across coasts, each reunion only deepening our bond. Eventually, we had a choice: either keep waiting or take a leap of faith. So we chose each other, moved in together in New York, and decided to see if love could weather all seasons. It was either going to last two weeks or a lifetime. Today, we’re choosing forever. What began as two lives thousands of miles apart has become one love story bound by courage, joy, and a little bit of fate. And now, we can’t wait to celebrate the next chapter with you.