It's All Happening

We met when we were 17, both attending Arlington High School. Dated briefly, then we went on our separate ways. 15 years later we reconnected via social media and had our first date February 18, 2017 at Bar Louie, and have been together ever since.

It was what I thought was going to be just a ordinary night out. Trying to have one last romantic evening before the kiddos went back to school the following day. Doug suggested we go eat at his restaurant, Piccolo Mondo. My thoughts, No Big Deal. Literally had no clue. We ate in a quiet little corner, I did notice Doug sweating like crazy and even brought it to his attention but he dismissed it immediately. After dinner, Doug requested we go visit with a friend at the bar and have a drink. He led me to the banquet room shortly after, and there it all happened. As soon as I walked in I spot a quaint table for 2 in the far right corner, there it was, the ring glistening from the light at the top of the box while above strung a shiny red LOVE balloon with white lights twinkling along the wall in the background. I was speechless, we had talked about marriage before, but I had no idea it was happening like that and on that day. He is usually not the planning type, but he did so good. I was SO SURPRISED to say the least. I will forever remember the way I felt in that moment and the emotions we both shared together at that exact time.