This is Manasa and Vinay. Their story began in 2020, during the uncertainty of the pandemic. While Vinay was in Paris and Manasa was in the US, a mutual friend introduced them. What started as a simple conversation became years of long-distance love, where every message mattered, and every reunion was worth the wait. Seeing each other only once a year wasn't easy. But love has a way of making even the smallest moments unforgettable. Whether it was sneaking away to meet in India or dreaming about the life they wanted together, they kept choosing each other through every season. Eventually, life brought them both to Michigan, where they built a home together. Six years after that first message, forever felt like the most natural next step.