We’re getting married!

We started talking late into our junior year of high school. As we continued to talk, he asked me out on dates a few times but my mom, Flor, was very strict and never let me go. Elijah didn’t give up though… our first date was at the OC fair summer of 2017. Years go by, and we sure had some problems every once in a while, but we pulled through thanks to God! Now we’re here….

There were many signs that Elijah was giving 2 weeks prior. He went to his cousin’s house in Torrance when it didn’t make sense for him to go. He said he, “had errands to run”. In Torrance? I don’t think so. He told me to get my nails done. Asked me to take a random Thursday off to go to boomer town- Big Bear. On a hot day. I said to myself, “This is it. He’s proposing here!” And I was so ready to say yes. 5 PM hits and he says, “I think we’ve done a lot today. Should we go back home?” I was disappointed hearing those words but I said okay. We decided to go to the beach to finish the day there since it was a normal thing for us. We arrive to Crystal Cove and walk to the end, near a cliff, and there was almost no one there besides 2-3 surfers in the water. I see some things on the sand that looked like their things but I have the worst vision so I couldn’t really tell. The most beautiful setup is there: roses, blanket, and champagne. And I’m wearing sweat pants, a tank top, and an inappropriate hat. He gets down on his knee and asks me to marry him… of course, I said yes!