We're Engaged.. The Short Story

Derek & I have been dating for 4 years this February. We met through a mutual friend & hit it off almost immediatly despite our existing relationships. Through the years we went through many many hurtful & happy times despite it all, we both knew this was forever.

My 23rd birthday was on Oct 24th & I thought wow im in my mid-twenties. Whoever knows me knows I have a serious life timeline. I envisioned having a career (got it!), getting married, & taking it from there. 23 years old was the beginning. I truly though I was behind & Derek wasn't in a state of proposing anytime soon. Little did I know!

He chose to take matters of my birthday in his own hands. We had a fabulous dinner at the Pacific Palms Hotel at a restaurant called 'Red'. Amazing views, service, conversation, & food. After dinner Derek & I walked to have a moment alone with the breathtaking view. After spending a few minutes chatting about how great dinner was & what is in store for the rest of the night Derek started talking about our relationship. He said it's time for your birthday gift & began to get down on one knee. I shouted "what are you doing" which I couldn't believe it was actually happening. After a few special words & tears he gave me a ring only I had imagined..


I could not have asked for more, it was a moment only we will share & a lifetime we will share together.