Outside the world was still. Outside the wind was hushed & the sky was still. Everything inside was moving in slow-mo, I no longer knew what was happening anymore. The scenery in the back was full of balloons spelling out unbelievable words while different variations of flowers scattered the floor. Glitter in the air & the air smelled of cinnamon and vanilla; everything felt perfect. But the actions that were happening were more of a dream than anything else. In front of me the man of my dreams was on his knee holding a ring up to me asking me to be his future & forever.
In my mind this was dream, something I had dreamt about everyday since the age of 10. Something out of my own twisted fantasy, and right now in front of me the man I grew to love everyday is asking me to be his wife. I keep replaying this day in my head....
The morning started off just weird in it's own way, while we were in the kitchen and I was making his coffee. He looked at me and said he called out of work for the next three days. It didn't make me think anything , if anything I was happy about it because I know he's been tired and picking up overtime a-lot at least now I get to see him for three whole days... Hopefully. I handed him his coffee and kissed him goodbye as I went to work. Returning home I walked into a home that smelled of deliciously cooked food. He was in the kitchen making my favorite kind of dinner but to my surprise our friends were over for a hang out night. Damn how could I forget that it was Thursday. We all ate and laughed, well that was until my friend asked me to go to the store with her.
Walking back to the house she looked at me and said " Hey, I've been wondering how do you want to be proposed too? " I looked at her and asked her why the random question. She shrugged "Curious" ... Again not thinking much of it, I simply answered ... which version... I have a lot. But I do have a favorite. She said that one. I smiled, " Well It would either be inside or outside but it's the arraignment that matters the most. See I know it's cliche but I want balloons spelling out 'Marry Me' with candles everywhere kind of looking like I walked into a catholic church. (We chuckled) I want not only rose petals on the floor but different variations of my favorite flowers everywhere. I wanna look pretty but most of all while they're on their knee I want to know how they feel about me in full with no holding back. But I also want it to be surprise I want to have no kind of idea & I wanna look pretty but yea... that's really it. OH and it has to be recorded. That's really it." We ended back up at the house.
The following day I didn't have work but he looked antsy. He kept checking his phone and calling people. Kind of unlike him but again didn't think much of it, mostly thought it had something to do with sneakers or Call Of Duty so I let it slide. Stupid I know. Around 12 I got a text from my friend " He, let's go out. I wanna have a spa kind of day." I thought about it , I was off for the next three day's so why not, I responded otay. To my surprise she was already downstairs waiting for me. Throwing on some sweats, his sweater & hat I kissed him goodbye and walked downstairs.
To my surprise this would be the best day of my life.
We snacked, chatted.. got out nails and toes done. For some reason got my hair done... wasn't that time of the month yet but why not ..should have seen the signs. But the final stop was the clothes. She dragged me into this overly feminine store, not my type of place. But new things for a calm soul... Right? I tried on countless dresses and shoes none seeming to fit my comfortability level. We walked past one store that had really cute jeans, black ones that looked like they would fit me pretty well ( I brought them) we walked out & then my friend had an idea she dragged me into another lady store but this one was more lingerie based. We picked up a really cute pair of underwear but most importantly it was a white lace bralette. She did my make up in the car & had me change in the back seat. We walked into one last store. Aldo. Shoes. Picking out a very cute pair of black with open toed pumps with black and white lacing. Beauty at it's finest. I smelled, looked and felt wonderful. She packed all my clothes into one bag but held onto it. We ended up back at my house guess that was it for the day. Grabbing at my bag she said " No go upstairs, I'll hold on to this" I looked at her weird and grabbed at it again, she snatched it from me and pushed me upstairs. I put my keys in the door.... It was dark.
Inside of our foyer was a candles leading me to the living room I looked back at my friend and laughed " I think the power went out" until I saw her holding a camera at me, she pushed me forward. I hadn't noticed the flowers on the floor until I began to walk. The house we made into a home smelled so different for some reason. The candles , the flowers it all blended into something beautiful. Walking into the living room there was he balloons, there was the flowers and candles . Dan + Shay played in the background. There he stood , waiting for me to walk in. He looked great, Jeans and shirt I always loved on him with my favorite hat that I brought him because it matched a shirt I had. I walked up to him attempting not to slip on the petals laying across the floor. I started laughing " what the hell is going on?" He looked me in the eye and smiled. "Did I get it right"? I shook my head "yea you did" .. He said good, and got on one knee.
He looked me in my eyes and took my hand. Nothin on You by Cody Johnson came on and he began. " I love you, I've loved you for longer than I can remember. Everyday has been an adventure with you from the days that we do nothing together to the days I drag you outside to do something you aren't going to be comfortable with. The day we moved into together has been the best decision but the day that I decided to text you separate was the happiest moment because it brought me here. You are my world .. you are my love.... You are my future... you will become my wife. Even though you can get on my last nerve I wold never give any of this up for you. This is where I wanna be, this is where I wanna stand .... This is where I belong with you. I love you , I choose you, & I will pick you every-time. So of this I am sure: you are my partner, my lover, my very best friend, my heart. My heart beats for you. And on this day, the day of our wedding, I promise you this: I promise you to lay my heart in the palm of your hands; I promise you me. Will you marry me?"
With tears rolling down my face, I shook my head and he slid the most beautiful engagement ring on mu finger. I fell into his arms & looked up to kiss him.
On this day he took me as his partner.
On this day that the earth stood still even for a moment.
He took me as his partner & the earth began to move again.
