Malina & Darrick in Annapolis, MD

Malina was looking for a home when she met realtor, Darrick; she found her future husband instead. Though the two hit it off right away, it took four years for them to officially get together. The Bride Malina Hasan, 40, realtor The Groom Darrick Brown, 40, realtor The Date March 22 Two years later into their relationship, Darrick swept Malina away for a surprise birthday celebration in Florida. While Malina thought Darrick was in the hotel lobby negotiating for a room with a better view, he was actually greeting the couple's closest friends and family. Malina discovered her visitors when the couple went to their new room. But the surprises didn't end there. The next day, during Malina's birthday brunch, Darrick gave her the best birthday gift of all—an engagement ring and a proposal.

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