Jake and Anika first met in 2013, the summer before Anika left for veterinary school. During school, they remained friends and constantly hung out whenever Anika visited the valley. From fishing adventures to lion hunting, they enjoyed each other’s company more than anything. In 2017, when Anika graduated vet school, she returned to the valley for work. Jake decided he had waited long enough; and asked Anika to be his girlfriend. From that point on, Jake and Anika were inseparable.