I got a ring!
Posted
Sunday, December 30, 2007 1:37 AM
Engaged.
I
remember one of the first extensive conversations Troy and I had when
we saw each other after a little over two years. We joked around about
getting married and how we'd make each other sign a prenup and then I'd
divorce him and take half his retirement from him. Ya, it's not that
romantic, but you had to have been there to hear the conversation. It
was gut busting hilarious.
Now, almost a year and a half later,
we're engaged. I really never thought this day would come. Obviously,
every girl dreams of prince charming saying the most perfect thing and
presenting her with her dream ring. Well, it actually happened to me.
We
had this long conversation on the ride home from my parents yesterday
and he said, "You know, I don't want you to be mad and leave me
tomorrow because I don't have a ring for you. I know you told a couple
people that you'd have a conniption fit if you didn't have a ring by
Christmas, but the holidays just aren't the right time to get engaged
love. I promise we will be engaged within the next year. It's just not
the best time right now. I love you. I promise, we will be married
though."
So after the little "talk" I have to admit that I was
slightly brokenhearted. Who wouldn't be? The night went on and I forgot
about it though. Then, this morning came....
It was our first
Christmas waking up next to each other and not having to rush back and
forth between each other's houses. I go and cuddle up on the couch with
my blanket and Troy plays Santa and hands out all the gifts. I get
beyond spoiled and am convinced that he bought me all these killer
gifts to pacify me until he gets a ring. Some of the gifts opened were
things like; hot pink high heels, the gift certificate I wanted to
complete the tattoo on my ribs, sweats, cute undies, a zip up hoodie, a
wedding planning book that I had been eyeing at Barnes and Noble
complete with pockets and slots for business cards and worksheets.
Couldn't even tell you the rest because there are so damn many...
Then, perfect little white flakes start to coat the ground.
Snow!
On Christmas Day!
We
go over to his Mom's house and open gifts and visit with his family and
rush back to the house to get ready to go to dinner. I was told to
"dress up" and he wouldn't reveal to me where he made reservations. His
explanation for this is that we've only ever gone out to a really nice
resturaunt once since we've been together and he feels like an ***
boyfriend for not taking me out more. We park, and I still have no idea
where we're going. Then, he walks me over to the boat. Excited would be
an understatement to explain how I felt.
As we are escorted to
our table, I see that there is champange chilling on ice and we're
seated relatively close to the piano player :) Everyone loads up and
the boat begins to leave. All the houses along the river had Christmas
lights up and we could see their trees from the boat when we ventured
up to the top deck. It was so so beautiful. Went up to where the
capitan was and got to check it out from that point of view and listen
to him a bit. Dinner was AMAZING and performers got on stage to sing
all these awesome songs. We held hands across the table, he makes a
toast to us....."To us baby, and being extremely happy together for
such a long time. I love you." He keeps staring at me telling me how
beautiful I look and how happy I make him.
Meanwhile...I'm
noticing he is frantically drinking champange. Seriously, like it's the
last thing he will have to drink before someone leaves him stranded in
the desert. I find it odd, but don't say much other than an off handed
comment about how I'm going to carry and drive his trashed ass home.
Then, he proceeds to order a Captain and Coke. I'm thinking, wow, he
must really be wanted to get wasted.
When the cruise was 3/4
of the way done, he's already finished the entire bottle of champange
and I've only had one glass. I don't say a word, but he makes a
comment. I can't help but giggle.
We get off the cruise and are
scurrying towards the car because it's SO cold outside. He stops at the
top of the stairs by a bench and mutters something about his shoes
being untied, I'm bouncing around trying to keep warm. I turn to see if
he's finished and he's down on one knee. Apparently, I intantaneously
burst into tears and started saying, "Troy, what are you doing. Troy,
seriously, get up. What are you doing?"
....Ya, I don't even remember saying that.
He
looks up at me with the box open and this gorgeous ring inside and
says, " I love you with all of my heart. You make me so very happy baby
and I want to make you happy for the rest of our lives. Will you marry
me?"
All I managed to get out were squinty, teary eyes and a
frantic up and down head nod. At the end, I think I somewhat managed to
squeak out a "yes!"
Threw my arms around him and proceeded to
sob uncontrollably into his shirt collar. Some people screamed,
"CONGRATULATIONS!" from somewhere near us. I obviously couldn't see
from where.
As soon as we get into the car, all I can do is
stare at him and cry. I was in complete shock and disbelief. He was so
adorable and had the biggest grin on his face :)
On the way
home, he gives me all the dirty details. When we were at my parents
yesterday and my sister and I went upstairs to wrap a few gifts last
minute, he asked my Daddy for permission to ask me :) What a stud!
*Phew* Just got teary eyed thinking about it.
If
you've made it this far, thank you :) I tend to ramble, but it was just
too perfect not to share with everyone. I'm SO excited!