Carlton and Marilynn were both involved with Greek organizations at TXST and often interacted with one another. After Carlton graduated, he continued to be involved with his fraternity as an alum and would see Marilynn at events. Sometimes, he would make up fictional events just to find a reason to talk to Marilynn. Eventually, she agreed to meet with him for lunch at Mamacita’s, and that was all it took for him to know she was the one. They got engaged in 2021 and will be married later this year on their 11^th anniversary.