After 12 years of dating, Marcus and I were very comfortable in our relationship. He and all of our friends totally surprised me with the proposal. June 29th was Marcus' best friend's 29th birthday so we planned a Duffy boat ride with some close friends in Newport Beach. I assumed the whole thing was for Chris and got on the boat that was beautifully decorated and all my friends were on. Marcus didn't wait long to start the proposal and the girls told me later that they were freaking out trying to get in the right position for pictures and videos. He said the sweetest things and teared up while he asked me to spend my life with him. I on the other hand was curled up with my mouth wide open in disbelief looking at the beautiful ring he was holding. I couldn't believe this was happening; and I had no idea. Of course I said yes and the rest of the day was a beautiful blur. Marcus and our friends planned not only the proposal but drinks at one of our favorite restaurants, Rusty Pelican. And if that wasn't enough they also got me to go to a surprise engagement party for Marcus and I at Muldoon's; an Irish pub at Fashion Island with all of our closest friends and family. Everything was perfect and I couldn't have asked for a better day.