Alec and Ana first connected online during the quiet days of COVID, when the world was indoors and time seemed to stretch endlessly. They quickly discovered a shared love of art, music, and games, and before long, it became clear they had more in common than either expected.

Alec, who was already learning Brazilian Portuguese, impressed Ana with a few basic phrases, sparking laughter and curiosity that brought them even closer. For a year, they nurtured a long-distance friendship, sharing moments, stories, and daily life across the miles.

Eventually, the connection grew deeper. One day, Ana asked Alec if there was something more between them — and the rest, as they say, was history. From that moment on, their friendship blossomed into the love story they celebrate today.