Marcella and Christopher's story began at Time to Rise, a local gym that Christopher managed, and their paths crossed for the first time. Christopher was struck by Marcella's presence as she was leaving the gym after her workout. Despite their initial encounter being brief, it left an impression on Christopher. Two weeks later, fate intervened as Marcella returned to the gym, this time with plans to move to Florida for school. Christopher, who was working out at the time, remembered her and wished her luck on her upcoming journey. Marcella was pleasantly surprised that he remembered her plans. After Marcella settled into her new life in Florida, she found herself reminiscing about her interactions with Christopher at Time to Rise. One day, while browsing through Instagram, she came across Christopher's story at Powerhouse Gym in Bethlehem, PA, a gym Marcella use to love to visit. Seizing the opportunity, she swiped up on his story, sparking a conversation that quickly evolved into their forever. Their interactions on Instagram blossomed into a deeper connection, leading to messages and Facetime's filled with shared interests, laughter, and genuine curiosity about each other's lives. Before they knew it, Marcella and Christopher found themselves embarking on a journey together, with their chance encounter at Time to Rise serving as the serendipitous beginning of their love story.