Rohan and Samantha prove to be a perfect fit

When Rohan Francis saw Samantha Moore walk into the gym, he knew instantly he had come face-to-face with ‘Mrs Right’. She needed a personal trainer, and while she worked her way to a better body, Rohan quietly worked his way into her heart. It wasn’t long before they knew they were a perfect fit for each other.

“She opened the door and came to me, seeking a personal trainer. I was pleasantly surprised. From the moment we met, I realised that she was not only beautiful, but mature too. However, I kept things on a professional level,” Rohan explained to Island Wedding.

For Samantha, that first encounter was simply a platonic pursuit of wellness, “I was looking for a trainer online, searching to see where I could go that wasn’t going to cost me an arm and a leg. And I came across Rohan’s page. I reached out and met with him in person, where I informed him that I was serious about fitness.”

She recalled the training sessions being rough from the very start, “The whole time he was testing my fitness with these full body workouts, I was thinking, ‘What was he training me for? This trainer is wicked!’ So I wasn’t really looking at him in a romantic light. My only concern was the training.”

Thinking his calendar was booked and busy for dating, Samantha had no intentions of entertaining interactions outside the gym. But her programme required daily meal-intake updates, and the two soon found themselves sharing casual banter during those check-ins.

“I can recall that December in 2023, I was attending a Christmas party and he made a request for me to send him a photo. I didn’t oblige, but it did indicate that there was some interest,” she added.

As he got to know her better, Rohan realised that she possessed the qualities that he was looking for in a wife.

“She is very intelligent. If she gets a workout to do, she doesn’t take it at face value. She asks questions about the targeted areas and takes in that knowledge. I am rough all of the time, but she remains dedicated to the gym. And she is even more disciplined with nutrition,” he said.

Aside from Samantha’s thoughtfulness in touching base to ask if he had eaten for the day, the personal trainer and entrepreneur was especially pleased when she took a keen interest in his brand. She encouraged him to register his business and supported him along that journey.

“She told me that I can’t have such a big brand and not register it. She sat down with me and went through the entire process, doing everything to register my business. That’s one of the moments that stood out for me the most. I really appreciated it and admired this approach at the very start of the relationship,” he added.

Rohan made his feelings known soon after. And although the duo shared different views of dating, they maintained clarity in mutual admiration, maturity and commitment.

Approximately three months into Samantha’s training, Rohan was gearing up for their first date. On that occasion, words eluded him. With a loss of appetite, his heart was filled with the opportunity of making Samantha his happily ever after. After that amazing date at ROK Hotel, the pair wasted no time in starting their relationship.

In Rohan’s eyes, Samantha isn’t only physically gorgeous, she also has a beautiful soul. Responsible and sometimes miserable, she’s the true definition of a cheerleader and shows her loving side in unique, intriguing ways.

“She rides for me without words. And she shows me that loyalty every chance she gets. She rallies for me and she is by my side, working behind the scenes,” he added.

When it comes to their relationship, Samantha brings a sense of calmness to Rohan’s world, “We have this beautiful dynamic that works for us. I will take on the financial responsibilities, she supports and provides structure at home. She showed me from early just how important the kitchen is to her. And this has worked out perfectly on a personal and professional level.”

Rohan is still proud to be Samantha’s trainer. And while other clients think the pair plans the gruelling workouts from home, she remains clueless, sharing in the workout woes the Frano Fitness tribe faces daily.

Samantha continues to be blown away by his passion, ambition and unwavering support. “Rohan is passionate about everything– his work, children and his relationship. And this is because he is such an emotionally connected person. He will go all out to celebrate every milestone, whether big or small. He is a hopeful romantic. He dreams big. And he will push in whatever way possible to make his dreams come true. And he will push others around him to do the same,” she revealed.

As a partner, Rohan, she says, is the ultimate lover boy, willing to wine and dine her 24/7. He has pushed her to be a better version of herself, both physically and mentally, and has taught her that there is strength in letting go and forgiving others. “This man has taught me that you need to forgive. He often advises me not to let anyone get under my skin. Before, I would hold on to everything. Because of him, I have learned to just let go of some things and forgive people. And it has contributed to me being a much calmer person,” she said.

While he appreciates the dynamic they share in the gym, Samantha loves their play at home. It’s there that she gets an intimate view of the man behind the fitness and the vulnerability that comes with being his safe space.

BEAUTIFUL MOMENT

After nearly two years of courtship, Rohan took Samantha on a mini ‘baecation’ and asked her to be his wife.

Samantha was totally surprised. “We argued about his insistence of carrying his gym bag, not knowing that’s where he hid the ring. Then nerves got the better of him and he was so sick that we almost never made it to dinner.”

She didn’t put everything together until he proposed. “It was a beautiful moment. And I could not wait to marry her,” Rohan added.

The newly engaged couple enlisted a wedding planner to turn their wedded dreams into a stunning reality. What they didn’t anticipate was the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.

“We thought about cancelling, especially because the venue had some damage. But we decided to go through with it because we are giving thanks, despite the catastrophe; and it is important for us to take the opportunity to celebrate our love,” Rohan said.

On the afternoon of November 8, the torrential rainfall paused as guests gathered at the Boone Hall Oasis in Stony Hill to witness a spectacle of wedded bliss. The stunning bride made her way up the aisle to meet her dashing groom. Though overcome with tears, she locked eyes with her forevermore, tying the knot in spectacular fashion.

With the right energy and matching chemistry, the newly-weds shared their first dance to the groom’s favourite song, In Case You Didn’t Know by Brett Young.

“For us, that first dance was all about being in love and just living in that moment,” Mr and Mrs Francis reflected.

krysta.anderson@gleanerjm.com