Holden and I first met on Tinder, and from the very beginning, he caught my eye (a handsome devil) I absolutely needed to investigate. We decided to meet that same week, but plot twist: it was my first week at a brand new job, and I could only spare 30 minutes. Yes, 30. A full rom-com speed date. So our first date was a quick lunch at the Chipotle where Holden was the general manager at the time. When I arrived, I was greeted not only by him, but by a literal baby sitting next to him. No warning. No explanation at first. Just vibes. Turns out, he was watching one of his staff's children while she finished up her shift while also working a full shift and somehow squeezing me into his lunch break. It was chaotic, unexpected, and... oddly adorable. I immediately clocked how caring, responsible and genuinely kind he was, and somehow, in just a half hour, I knew this was not going to be a one-and-done situation.

From that moment on, everything just clicked. Our chemistry was instant, undeniable, and honestly kind of magical. What started as a 30 minute lunch turned into endless dates, constant laughter, and the kind of connection that feels like it was written into the stars (or at least into a really good romantic comedy). Before we knew it, we were inseparable, moving in together, building a home, and creating a life full of love, joy, and ridiculous inside jokes. And just like any good fairytale... the rest is history.