The Proposal • April 25th, 2021
It all began November 28th, 2018... the night the universe brought Phil and Chele together... It was a double blind date and yes, it was as confusing and awkward as that sounds. Both Phil and Chele were being good friends, actually begrudgingly agreeing to be the wing man and wing woman for their friends. The match makers of this double blind date were Phil and Chele’s mutual work friends that decided to host in the billiards room of their condo building. As Phil and the other bachelor waited, Phil looked for the nearest exit, plotting his escape. Meanwhile, Chele and the other bachelorette were outside as Chele thought of reasons to ditch her friend and call it a night. But the evening, and one might say fate, had others plans. That night was the beginning of the rest of their lives together. What started out as awkwardness and nervousness turned into chemistry and compatibility. They hit it off. Dates ensued. Hiking, beach days, motorcycle rides, dinners, and even an international trip to Japan four months in... You name it, they were doing it all. Since then, they have become best friends, lovers, travel partners, and soon to be husband & wife.
What appeared to be a normal day visiting Grams in Mililani Mauka became unforgettable. Phil & Chele were schedule to visit grams and help her around the house. It seemed like a normal day until Phil called Chele out to the back yard to help him and Grams figure out a place for them to plant a cherry tree. As she stepped toward him near the pond she was bewildered; why on earth would Phil choose to plant a cherry tree right in front of the pond?… pointing and looking the other way in a better spot, she didn’t realize that Phil had taken a knee and was staring up at her. Then he popped the big question: “will you marry me?” Little did she know Phil elaborately set up four different cameras angles just to make sure he captured the moment. Having Grams be a part of the moment was so special… and now the three of them all lived happily ever after as roommates in Mililani Mauka.