Under the radiant Caribbean sun on the enchanting island of Anguilla, destiny played its part as he saw her for the first time stepping off a boat. “Let me help you with your bags,” he offered, his heart racing. She smiled and said, “Thank you,” and from that moment, it was as if the universe conspired to bring them together. They talked about Med school and what to expect, and although they parted ways with a promise to meet again, it wasn’t until a month later that she returned to stay for over a year. They would occasionally see each other in Medical school, but it wasn’t until Halloween that they truly connected. On that night, they met at Blanchard’s, a cozy beach shack, and danced the night away surrounded by friends and laughter. A couple of weeks later, he asked her out on a formal date to Artisan, a special Italian restaurant. The dinner was wonderful, filled with conversation and smiles. Afterward, as he nervously leaned in and kissed her for the first time, his heart pounded, and she reciprocated, deepening their connection. They went on more dates, each bringing them closer. In the early hours of December 20th, around 4:20 a.m., he made a spontaneous decision and asked her to be his girlfriend. She said “Yes.” For the past nine years, they have celebrated that special day every year, a testament to their love and the beautiful start of their relationship on the island of Anguilla.