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Russell Wilson Recalls the First Thing He Asked Ciara Once She Agreed to Marry Him

The NFL star opens up about the power of prayer in the couple's relationship.

Speaking to Essence in an interview published Wednesday, the 35-year-old NFL quarterback recalled the request he made after proposing to the now-38-year-old singer. The NFL star said that upon meeting Ciara, falling in love and then being introduced to her young son -- who was less than a year old at the time -- he instantaneously knew that he would have to step up. Despite him initially viewing it as a potentially daunting task, Wilson said in realizing the responsibility he was taking on, he was only more assured that Ciara was the one for him.

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