On the evening of July 27, 2025, as the sun was setting, Fernando got down on one knee atop a quiet hill overlooking the beach. With the golden light wrapping around them, he asked Damaris for her hand in marriage . Through tears of joy, she said yes.

But this moment was years in the making.

Their story began nearly five years ago, in a high school Criminal Investigation class where two teenagers sat side by side, sharing chips and laughter while working through assignments. Life pulled them apart during the pandemic in 2020, leading them on separate paths.

In their senior year, they found their way back to one another. Despite living in different cities, their bond grew stronger and more meaningful. Just four months after reconnecting, friendship blossomed and they officially became a couple.

Now, after two years and three months of shared memories, challenges, laughter, and love, Fernando asked a question that would change everything — and Damaris, heart full, said yes.