| “Do you want to get dessert? Call me after class…”
Little did I know that such a commonplace request would be the start of one of the most memorable nights of my life. After my usual Thursday night class, I called Dave to tell him that I was leaving for home and that I would love to get dessert. We hadn’t hung out in a while, so I thought it might be a fun thing to do. While on the phone, Dave told me that he was still packing for SF, but would come over at my house in about 30 minutes or so. Unsuspectingly, I headed home – only to pullup to a dark and seemingly deserted driveway/house. Going home to deserted quarters has always freaked me out, as I’m sure is a common feeling for most. AlthoughI knew that my parents were out of town and that Amy was probably outstudying with her friends, I still had an unsettling apprehension aboutwho or what I was about to encounter...if anything.
I approached the house cautiously and opened the door a crack, noticing only a dim flickering light, beckoning me to come inside. I felt my heart pounding faster in my chest as I opened the door all the way. Tomy utter disbelief and shock, I found that my living room was filledwith the warm light a sea of tea candle lights and rose petals,delicately embracing the entrance way and leading up the stairs – as ifcleverly pointing me in the direction in which I must head. This was not what I was expecting – a complete surprise, and furthermore, more romantic and beautiful than I imagined! At this point, I was overjoyed and in denial. Amidst the furious clutter of thoughts in my head, the first thing I could even consider of was, “OMG!!! Isthis what I think it is!?!?!” I was getting really nervous and excited. The whole setup was just beautiful and I didn’t know if there was anywhere else in the world that I’d rather be at that moment.
I put down my things and slowly walked up the stairs, expecting Dave to jump out from the shadows and surprise me. However, as I reached the top of the stairs, I noticed more of the same lights and flowers leading up to my room. Thedoor to my room was left slightly opened,and I noticed the same warmglow that I had seen downstairs, enticing me withevery step I tooktowards it. Taking a deep breath, I slowly opened the door. Like magic, I suddenly heard the music turn on, startling me and making my stomach flip-flop at the same time. A pleasant jazz melody filled the room – one that I had never heard before, but with lyrics that spoke volumes…
“In my mother’s house, there’s a photograph of days past gone that always make me laugh… 
Awestruck,I looked around my room to find more tea lights and rose petalseverywhere, only to be encircled by framed pictures of Dave and me takenthroughout our amazing years together. If that wasn’tenough, on my desk, he had laid out all the cards, tickets – and justabout every little thing that I had ever made for him. The mere thought that he had saved all these precious tokens of our past together made me feel very special.
    Slowly, my attention shifted to my bed, where I found a huge pile of red roses – 32 of them, one for each month that we’ve been together. I just stood there in shock – the whole thing was just so beautiful, touching, romantic and perfect.
Before I knew it, two songs had played. But something was missing – where was Dave?! I wasn’t sure what my next move should be, so I ran downstairs and yelled out for someone – anyone! “Hello?! Where is everybody???” Then I ran back in my room, worried if maybe I was in the wrong place. I didn’t want to spoil Dave’s plans! Haha...my reactions to everything seem quite comical in retrospect.
Another song came on, and I continued to look around the room at the beautiful scene. Then, as if on cue, the door opened, and Dave slowly walked in and started talking to me. It was a precious moment for us, where we talked, shared and just enjoyed being together. Then came the moment I was waiting for – he proposed!!! YES, YES, YES!!! Of course, I said yes! And just like that, we were engaged. To complete our successful, and beautiful engagement, we just started dancing right there, in my room, to Jack Johnson’s “Better Together”. Idon’t know if there is a moment in life inwhich that kind of perfectionor ultimate contentment exists, but I think I came pretty close tofinding it. Dave and I had finally made a promise to spend the rest of our lives together. I didn’t know what else could make me happier…  
But apparently, there was something. After I came out of my room, I noticed that all the candles downstairs were blown out and the house was completely dark. What had happened to all those tea lights?! Who blew them out? As my mind was quickly trying to process all this, someone turned on the lights and to my surprise, all my youth kids, friends and family were standing there, bubbling with excitement and ready to offer their congratulations to the both of us! It was such an amazing moment to see them all there and to share this special moment with them. For that, I know that I have my amazing fiancée to thank. They even had a dessert celebration planned for us in the kitchen – what a way to end such an exhilarating evening!
 
 
I never knew someone could love me that much. Inmy life, I have come across relationships of all kinds, but I think whatis special about Dave and me, is that the beauty of our relationshiplies in a foundation of God, friendship, love and respect for each other. Notmany couples havethat – an appreciation of what the other has to offer,and a complete adoration and willingness to complement and take care ofone another. I am so lucky and so blessed to have found that.
 Thank you Dave for being such an amazing boyfriend, and now, an amazing fiancée! I am so excited to see what our life together has in store for us, and I am so lucky and blessed to have you by my side.
I’m sorry I couldn’t share this story with you all earlier, but I hope it was worth the wait!!! Thanks for reading!
Thanks to everyone that helped to make this special moment possible!! |
