The engagement....
Well, I went to Chicago to go see my love graduate from basic training. He is no a US Navy Sailor and I couldn't be more proud! He did it! And he looks so handsome in that uniform, I must say! It was such an amazing feeling to see him march out with his division behind him. I couldn't believe he was right there and no longer separated by thousands of miles. After the ceremony, I ran over to him and pulled him in for a huge hug only to be told "Stop, stop, too much, get off" and him hurrying out of there. I was so hurt/confused... I hadn't seen him in two months and he was telling me to get off of him? :( What happened?!?!?! When we were outside, he explained he can't do any type of PDA while in uniform. He can only escort me. It was very, very difficult to not smother him in kisses right then and there and to only be able to hold on to his arm... but I understood...kind of lol I didn't let go of his arm though that's for sure!
And when we got to the car where no one could see he was in uniform, I got my kisses! Many kisses! He didn't have too much liberty time so we stayed close to base and walked around the mall together and talked. We stopped by this photo booth ...
It was nice to just be with him. BUT I was expecting him to propose that day so everyone noticed my disappointment when we had to drop him back off at the base and my finger still bare. I know how bratty of me to sit there and pout but I immediately thought the worst and thought, he changed and now his plans with me have changed...
The next day he had the whole day to be with us. We picked up at 7 am and drove to downtown Chicago and walked the Navy pier. It was crowded and we saw many other sailors. There was a huge ferris wheel and I really wanted to go on it but honestly didn't think he would be up for it. It was 150 ft high! But he agreed and with a smile said, "Let's go!" I was so excited to overlook the lake and be on the ride with him, having absolutely NO idea what was waiting for me at the very top. We slowly approached 150 ft, feeling like we were on top of the world, taking pictures and laughing when suddenly, he slid off his seat and got down on one knee. I felt my eyes fill with tears and completely forgot where I was... it was just me and him in this world as he asked me, "Will you marry me?" and popped open the box. Completely surprised and at a loss of words, all I could do was nod and whisper "Yes, yes!" as he slid on the ring of my dreams on to my finger. Being in uniform, I knew I wasn't going to get a kiss but being full of surprises, he planted one on me! The people in surrounding carts on the ferris wheel were waving and saying, "Congratulations, congratulations!" I really did feel on top of the world! Needless to say, I had a smile on my face the rest of the day, the rest of the trip, and still to this day. I don't know how he pulled it off! I had already accepted that it just wasn't going to happen, yet. And how he managed to get the ring without me noticing? It was just more perfect than I could have ever, ever imagined. It being totally unexpected was definitely the icing on the cake. What a romantic he is <3
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