We had plans to go on a double date with my friend Melissa and her then fiance, Anand, on a Saturday night. Throughout the day, Melissa had asked me to go get our nails done and go shopping for a new outfit (unbeknownst to me, it was all set up by Bassim for her to take me out so I could feel special!). As dinner gets closer, Melissa and I split ways to start getting ready, but before we meet back up with Melissa and Anand, Bassim suggested we go on a walk down Lake Shore Drive. Now, I was a bit suspicious at that point that he wanted to go on a walk outside in the July heat all dressed up, but I didn't question it. And what do you know! At the end of the walk, with the Chicago skyline in the background, he got down on one knee and I said yes! To top off the entire night, Bassim had also planned a surprise party at the restaurant of our supposed double date, where he had invited all of our family and a bunch of friends from all over! It was such a surprise when I walked into the restaurant to see everyone waiting there for us! It was truly a perfect night!