In 2017, Gates and Lexi's paths converged within the halls of Paycom. Lexi vividly remembers Gates as the first colleague she encountered during her interview. In the weeks that followed, she was intently focused on her work, diligently striving to make her mark within the company. This period marked a phase of personal growth for Lexi, as she invested her energy into her professional pursuits, maintaining a healthy balance with her friends and family.

One evening, in the midst of their shared dedication to their roles, Gates, Lexi, (and their friend Steve) found themselves burning the midnight oil in the downtown Miami high-rise. As conversations flowed, the anticipation of an upcoming weekend filled with plans created a shared discussion. Gates was heading off to surprise his brother in San Francisco and Lexi was off to Denver for a weekend of breweries and Snowboarding. With the promise of a Friday off, they exchanged their excitement, briefly bridging the gap between their professional lives.

Subsequently, a pragmatic message from Gates disrupted Lexi's travel day: "Hey Lexi, this is Gates from Paycom. I got your number from the employee directory. I'll be out of the office today but there are some FedEx packages that need to be sent off Will you be at the office? Could you make sure that the FedEx pick-up is arranged?"

Lexi's response was straightforward, aligning with their recent conversation: "We just talked about how we would both be out of town today. I won't be able to send off your FedEx packages."

A touch of humor interjected by Lexi, in the form of a playful winky face, added a hint of charm to the interaction. This exchange marked the start of their connection, one that blossomed gradually through practical conversations, a kickball game, home-cooked meals, concerts, shared holidays, birthdays, art Basel, and genuine rapport.

The tale of their relationship began with this pragmatic exchange, as their bond was built upon realism, mutual respect, and an understanding of each other's commitments and priorities but don’t be fooled… things weren’t always easy. They had to learn to communicate and love each other against all odds.

Fast forward 6 years and they have witnessed many friends and family get married, met their first niece, had countless game nights with friends and family, became champions at spoons and uno, helped each other through the loss of loved ones, bought their first home and have traveled the world together. Now, it’s time for a new exciting chapter of love and their happily ever after.

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