It all started when Mary was just 18 years old, sitting at Boiling Crab, where she first noticed Christian. He was a waiter, and from that moment, she had the biggest crush on him. However, Mary was too shy to speak up, and the only thing she could do was leave the restaurant calling him "the Boiling Crab guy" in her mind. Little did she know, that would be the first chapter of a love story that would unfold years later.

Four years passed before fate gave them another chance. A mutual friend introduced them over video chat, and nervous Mary found herself telling Christian that she loved animals—and, yes, that she thought he was handsome. Though the moment wasn’t quite right for anything to come of it, there was an undeniable spark.

A year and a half later, their paths crossed again at an event. Mary spotted Christian on the dance floor, but once again, she couldn’t muster the courage to approach him. She went off to get a little liquid courage, but by the time she returned, Christian had disappeared. Just as she was beginning to feel disappointed, Mary felt a tap on her shoulder. It was Christian, standing there with a smile.

“Hey, we’ve met before, right? You like animals, don’t you?” he asked. The instant recognition, the laughter, and the easy conversation that followed felt like something out of a dream. This was it. Their story was just beginning.

They spent the next two years building a relationship. But life, as it often does, pulled them in different directions, and they found themselves separated for two years. But even then, it was never really the end.

True love will always find its way. After two years apart, their paths crossed once more, and this time, neither of them was willing to let go. They had both changed, matured, and grown, but the love they shared had only deepened. This time, they knew—it was forever.

Now, Mary and Christian are building the life they always dreamed of—filled with love, laughter, and their sweet pup Layla. Whether they’re traveling the world, spending quiet nights at home playing video games, or simply enjoying each other’s company, they know that what’s meant to be will always be. They’re not just partners in life, but best friends, and that’s what makes everything they do together even more meaningful.

With hearts full of love and hands intertwined, Mary and Christian are ready to embark on the next chapter of their journey together. They’re excited to share this special day with those who have been part of their story, knowing that this love, this life, was always meant to be.

And so, their story continues—one of patience, destiny, and a love that always found its way back.