Rachid and Caroline met outside of physics class where they learned they were both physics majors.

Rachid volunteered his time for Physics Club to get to know Caroline more and brought donuts. This is how he slid in Caroline's DMs by asking her if she liked donuts. She answered, "yeah, I'm American."

Rachid and Caroline met in the library with other classmates to study physics, but they soon ended up alone and joked, giving each other nicknames - Delilah and Kai. They both thought these nicknames were ridiculous.

The next day, Rachid walks into physics class and puts his headphones on Caroline with the song, "Hey there Delilah" playing (hence the nickname). He then sat beside her in physics class, and everyone noticed he had moved. And he would ask her for a pencil everyday just to get her attention.

Caroline waited for Rachid after physics club to ask if he wanted to study in the library. He said yes, but little did they realize that they would not get any studying done, but end up spending 12 hours together just talking and laughing with each other. Rachid walked Caroline home and gave Caroline her first real hug in which Caroline asked for another immediately after. This marks one of the most special days that Caroline and Rachid have together as it marks the beginning of their relationship. Hence, this is the day they chose to get married 7 years later.

The day Rachid and Caroline first kissed, which was Caroline's first ever kiss.

The day Rachid said he was in love to Caroline.

They decided to go separate ways due to religious differences.

Caroline realized she was in love with Rachid and could no longer deny it. She felt like he was her person despite their differences.

Rachid asked Caroline out on a double date to help a friend in physics class.

Rachid and Caroline went on their first official date to Trojan Teriyaki- their favorite place. Once, they got to the restaurant, Rachid and Caroline separated and sat alone, holding hands the entire dinner and abandoning Rachid's friend. This is the night that Caroline professed her love to Rachid, and they ended up becoming boyfriend and girlfriend.

Rachid and Caroline dressed up for a formal event and took one of their favorite pictures together.

Rachid visited Caroline at Georgia Tech once he returned from the Czech Republic for the summer. They had been long distance for 2 months.

Caroline met Rachid's family.

Caroline adopted Nala (a cat) and forced her on Rachid by having her stay in his apartment. He ended up loving her a lot even though he was allergic.

Caroline and Rachid love to eat good food and tried the new Popeye's chicken sandwiches for the first time.

Rachid and Caroline went on a date to the Montgomery Zoo.

Rachid and Caroline pledged to each other that they would get married. Nala, their cat, was their witness. This pledge would be tested but would eventually come true. They had to trust the process.

Rachid and Caroline went to Gatlinburg, TN for spring break with their friends, Chris and Alyson. This was their first trip together, and it was also the start of the COVID quarantine.

Rachid learned how to swim, and Caroline cheered him on, teaching him the basics. But, Rachid quickly caught on and surpassed Caroline's swimming abilities. They would go swimming every day almost.

Rachid and Caroline dressed up as the as the old couple from UP. Their cat, Nala, was Russell.

They went on another trip with Chris and Alyson to Hilton Head Island, South Carolina for their spring break.

Rachid met Caroline's family.

Rachid and Caroline graduated together with their bachelor's degrees in physics from Troy University. A big accomplishement for them.

Rachid proposed to Caroline in Center Point, AL. Engaged for the first time.

Rachid and Caroline moved to Colorado together.

Caroline and Rachid called off their engagement because Caroline needed to heal and learn to love herself. Caroline moved back home to Florida, and Rachid stayed in Colorado.

Caroline moved back to Colorado, so her and Rachid decided to reconnect and met at a little park. They ended up talking for hours about how life had been since they split.

Rachid and Caroline attended their first NBA game together. They attended many after this throughout the years.

Rachid decided to move back home to Alabama to work on his own self-healing journey. So, they once again said bye to each other.

The universe had finally aligned and they officially got back together! Though they were long-distance at this time as Rachid was in Alabama and Caroline was in Colorado.

Rachid moved to Colorado for the second time to be closer to Caroline.

Caroline proposed to Rachid in Boulder, CO. Engaged for the 2nd time on Leap Day.

Caroline's birthday trip to the Cheesecake Factory. Remember: they love good food.

They would often revisit the park where they first reconnected in 2022. They would come here to walk and just sit and talk on this bench with a view of the mountains overlooking the lake. They would talk for hours about life, their struggles and dreams, and their future together. They would also reflect on how far they had come together.

They went on a road trip to see one of Rachid's college roommates get married.

They took engagement pictures in Rocky Mountain National Park.

They adopted Nova, their second cat (together this time)! Now, they have a cat from both of the places they have lived - Alabama and Colorado.

They decided to work together on a new lifestyle by creating a vision board that included eating healthier, working out, planning a wedding, working on their current graduate degrees, moving, getting new jobs, and spending more time with family. They have big plans for 2025. They want to create a better life for themselves to prepare for marriage by being partners and a team.

They are planning to move to Huntsville, Alabama to settle down as a new married couple and be closer to their families.