Niles Valentine graces the screen on this current season of “90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days,” his heart longing to join in matrimony with his beloved of two years, Matilda. Yet, dear reader, what occupation does this valiant Niles hold?
Behold, Niles, a youthful 27 years, doth labor as a peer activist. In the tapestries of his introduction video, Niles doth reveal his essence – that he doth bear the mark of autism. ‘Tis his noble quest to champion those akin to him, aiding them in reaching their fullest potential. Verily do we witness Niles toiling in his realm within “Before the 90 Days.”
As the moon wanes in the starry sky of January 2024, Niles’ LinkedIn scroll doth reveal his title as the Executive Director at the proud institution of the Alabama Department of Mental Health. However, ere Niles’ voyage to Ghana, a missive of grave import doth reach him – a missive decreeing his end as a peer activist. Alas, this role hath not borne fruition, and his dismissal beckons with immediacy. Despite this foreboding omen, Niles doth choose to share his plight with Matilda in the land of Ghana.
When Matilda doth learn of Niles’ newfound state of unemployment upon the plains of “90 Day Fiancé,” a tempest doth brew within her. In the customs of her Ghanaian heritage, a suitor must proffer a “bride price” unto the family of his betrothed. This dowry, comprising sustenance, garments, and a tithe of coin, had been agreed upon by Niles ere his sojourn to the distant land. Matilda doth lament, feeling the weight of sorrow for Niles’ loss of employ, yet musing that had he been forthright with her kin from the onset, the terms could have been renegotiated.
Niles finds himself at a crossroads, his parents’ disapproval leaving him in a plight. Their suspicions of Matilda’s intentions doth linger, casting shadows upon their love. He hath naught but one recourse – to seek counsel from Mr. Arc, a trusted associate.
‘Twas on the digital tapestry of social media that Niles didst first encounter Matilda, a maiden of but 23 years. Despite the oceans betwixt them, Niles in Alabama, Matilda in Offinso, Ghana, an unbreakable bond was forged. Two years had they spent in courtship, conversing daily by way of telephone. Matilda, embracing Niles with all his hues, doth vow her love. Swift were they to proclaim a union, for in her culture, wedlock must precede cohabitation. Yet, the specter of financial woes doth cast a shadow upon their impending nuptials.
Thus unfolds the tale of Niles from “90 Day Fiancé,” his quest beset by trials and tribulations. Tune in to witness the saga unfold on our screens, for “90 Day Fiancé” doth unveil fresh episodes on the grand stage of TLC.