It was the summer of July 2022. My niece's sweet 16th party would mark the beginning of our love story. After a brief introduction by my sister Rose and Victors nephew Daniel, we were coerced into dancing together (lol), so we complied. As we walked hand in hand to the dance floor, we felt an undeniable chemistry almost immediately. After a bit more dancing and a few exchanged words, the night quickly came to an end. Victor proceeded to ask for my number, but I kindly replied “no”, as I was not ready to dive into a relationship. We headed our separate ways and thought, well “that was that”. Rose and Daniel however, had other plans. They invited us both back to their house where a few more words were exchanged. The night eventually came to an end with Victor asking for my number and once again, I replied “no”. We parted ways thinking we would never see or speak to each other again. As love would have it, 3 months later at my mother’s birthday party, Rose and Daniel would provide myself and Victor with the chance to meet once again. We found ourselves talking, laughing, and somehow paired up in a corn hole competition. I later found myself receiving stolen kisses to the cheek from Victor. After a stolen kiss or two (to the cheek), the night came to an end, with Victor asking for my number, and once more I replied “no”. A few weeks would come to pass with Victor on my mind and I apparently on his mind. It was during Victors great nephews' baptismal celebration, he would come to ask Daniel, if I would be attending but Daniel replied, “no”. However, Victor didn’t give up; he asked Daniel to ask Rose for my number. Unfortunately, distracted with friends, family and fun, Daniel would forget to pass Victor my number. It wasn't until 3 days later, that Rose would call me to ask if Victor had called. When I told her no, she exclaimed “oh no! I bet Daniel forgot to pass Victor your number”! It was then that the stars would align, and Victor would finally receive my number and call me right away. After many late-night phone calls, texts & dates, Victor asked for my hand in marriage in February 2024. And guess what? I said “yes”! So now you know the story of us and how we came to be and how neither time nor plans we thought we had for ourselves could keep us apart. We are very blessed to have been brought together, and we can’t wait to share our special day with you all. With Love, Margaret & Victor