It was the winter of 2018 at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. when we first met. Brandon was working there while attending Howard University, and Nateia had just joined as a new hire in training. Over the next several months, we formed a genuine friendship, working side by side, sharing experiences, and connecting over common interests. Then, in 2019, we went on our first date. From that day forward we’ve been inseparable. That date wasn’t just a milestone; it was the start of our life together.