We Are Getting Married!

On a warm summer day in 2004, while house hunting with my friend Nina, I noticed a young man nearby. After looking at the last house, as we were walking back to our cars, this young man's eyes and mine locked upon each other's. After introductions, we chatted for a moment and at the end of the conversation, he asked if he could call me later. I agreed and we exchanged information. To my surprise, he called several hours later and we scheduled a date for that night. We went on several casual dates and then realized that we had so much in common. Our love deepened and here we are today! On New Year's Eve 2017, we were on a beach trip with some dear friends. As midnight approached, Kory kept suggesting that we go for a walk on the beach. Of course it was extremely cold and coupled with the rush of chilling winds sweeping from the ocean; I kept asking myself, "Why would he want to walk on the beach this time of night in this fidget weather?" He asked again and I suggested that we wait until tomorrow and I would get a hat and gloves. He relented and we continued to enjoy the evening with our friends. On New Year’s Day he asked, "What's a good time to walk on the beach?” I chuckled to myself thinking, “He is really serious about walking on this beach!” I then decided that I’d get myself together and go to the beach. As we walked along the beach holding hands, laughing, and talking, he began professing his love to me. He said, "Keonda, I love you and you are the best thing that ever happened to me." I felt my arm being directed towards the ground and as my eyes moved downward, Kory was kneeling on one knee in the sand and asked “Keonda, will you marry me?"