On February 22, Erick unexpectedly showed up to Sofi’s pregame—at her own house—after a friend randomly invited him in from the hallway. They didn’t know each other, but fate clearly knew what it was doing.

For the rest of the year, they really were just friends—grabbing dinner at Boca Fiesta, running into each other at clubs, and soaking up the carefree college nights. Erick may have liked Sofi more than he let on… but at the time, it was nothing serious.

Years later, they went out to dinner—just the two of them—to catch up, and that’s when something shifted. From sunrise drives and breakfast dates to Erick introducing Sofi to his parents, it slowly turned into something real. After months of long distance and nightly FaceTimes, the day finally came: “Would you be my girlfriend?”

Since then, Erick and Sofi started doing what they love most—traveling the world, together. Their first international adventure? Costa Rica.

Then came fun trips with friends, starting with the magic of Disney World—laughter, late nights, and memories they’ll never forget.

Next was a Valentine’s Day getaway to Rosemary Beach—the two of them... and Peter, the honorary best man, tagging along for the ride. It was sunsets, wine, and so many laughs—an unforgettable trip that felt like the start of a forever kind of love.

Spring break rolled in, followed by countless Miami trips—weekend getaways packed with beach sunsets, café stops, and the kind of effortless fun that only happens when you're with your person.

Their adventures only grew—this time, a road trip out West with hikes through canyons and awe-filled views at the Grand Canyon. They capped it off with a wild weekend in Vegas, the perfect mix of nature, chaos, and love on the road.

Then came their unexpected next chapter: becoming foster parents… to a group of tiny kittens. Erick, who swore he wasn’t a cat person, quickly proved otherwise—now he’s the one always saying how much he misses them.

After years of unforgettable adventures, late-night calls, spontaneous road trips, and quiet moments that meant everything, Erick knew—this was it. He was ready for the next chapter, the biggest one yet. So, with a full heart and shaking hands, he asked the question their whole love story had been building toward.