Stephanie's eyes met Obi's as he leaned against the bar wall on Thanksgiving eve. As dancehall played in the background, Stephanie caught Obi's attention as she danced. Seeing her struggle with her things, Obi approached Stephanie, offering a helping hand in picking up her bag as the night's festivities drew to a close. In the backdrop of a quintessential New York City let out scene, Stephanie playfully inquired whether Obi would seize the opportunity to exchange numbers, and two nights later, they found themselves sharing dinner. Little did Stephanie know, fate had an unexpected twist in store - Obi resided in Boston. Yet, undeterred by distance, they ventured forth, unspoken doubts swept away by the currents of their growing connection. Texts blossomed into daily phone calls, and before long, weekend trips became their shared escapades, weaving their lives together.

Stephanie and Obi embarked on an exciting adventure during the challenging days of the pandemic: learning to ski together. The thrill of gliding down snow-covered slopes captivated their hearts, and they found joy exploring new destinations amidst the cold weather months. Their next escapade took them to Chamonix, a trip planned to visit Obi's friends Jack and Danielle. However, fate played a mischievous hand at the airport when Obi discovered that his passport had expired, threatening to unravel their carefully laid-out plans, including a potential proposal. Obi swiftly arranged his documents, and within three days, they rescheduled their journey. As their adventure in Chamonix drew to a close, they indulged in a blissful day at the spa. Little did Stephanie know, Obi had orchestrated a mischievous surprise. With stealth and playfulness, he switched places with Stephanie's masseuse. In a classic display of Obi's spirited nature, he cheekily smacked Stephanie's behind during her massage. Startled and prepared to unleash her wrath, Stephanie's eyes widened as she beheld Obi, down on one knee, a shimmering ring in his hand. Overwhelmed with love and joy, she could only utter one word that would forever seal their destinies together: yes!