The love story started at the gym right after she went through a rough phase after separation and was single-handedly looking after her 18-month-old girl. She was not ready to get into a serious relationship, but you never know what life holds for you. Brandon and her love started with an average conversation, but they became serious over time.
Although she never thought things would get serious, all their conversations were raw and unfiltered. Without hesitation, she told him everything, from the divorce to how she wasn’t sure what she wanted to do next. She met Raina, her daughter, after a few meet-ups and heart-to-heart conversations.
The first time they met wasn’t awkward; the girl was happy! They played sitting on the floor for hours, and he was invested until she got tired. Over time, the bond kept getting stronger, and seeing the spark between the two made her heart happy.
Soon, the visits became more frequent, and they did everything together, from taking care of Raina to sharing beautiful moments. Brandon and Raina’s bond grew so strong that all she wanted was ‘Bennin’all the time.
On Raina’s second birthday, he knew she wanted a SpongeBob-themed party, and he put in all the effort to make it the perfect day for her—something her biological father had never done for her! Instead, he did not even let his family come, and while she broke down, knowing this, Brandom held her and made their day special like nothing had happened.
The bond they had formed over time was inseparable. He was there for Raina, cheering her up and teaching her new stuff like Soccer and ABCs. They did not want a moment without each other anymore. Raina’s dad was mainly absent, but he was tense when he learned how much she had started loving Brandon. After all, it’s life, and step-parents will always be present. It was a thing that couldn’t be changed, so it had to be accepted.
Brandon did not just act like a fantastic father and best friend for Raina, but also for her. He stood everywhere to protect her and through everything. Without knowing, he healed her a little more every day by becoming a constant in her life. It was all that she needed.
Then came the day Brandom confessed. She knew this would happen, but he told her how he couldn’t imagine life without the two of them now, although he was still very young. On 4th July, he was on his knees proposing at Long Beach Island. She did not just propose to her but also gave Raina a necklace, asking him if she allowed her to be her dad. On which, without a second thought, she needed and then said something that made everyone smile in tears: ‘But where is my ring?’
After a year, they were getting married. Life felt like a dream, and the past that had previously haunted her made her understand why some things are meant to happen. Raina joined them on the wedding day, dressed in white and wearing the necklace Brandon had given her. She was happier than ever. After taking the vows, Brandon had something special for Raina, too!
He bent down on his knees with a ring this time, asking to allow her to become her day. She said: ‘Hold me, Dada. ’
Everyone at the venue that day was in tears, overwhelmed with joy and emotions. The journey is never perfect, but it depends on how we work to make things beautiful!
