It's been 14 months to the date since we first met. [I'm back in Chicago for work/long weekend.] It was a beautiful Chicago Summer day, and I was already having a wonderful day - a little bit of work, a little bit of shopping in Bucktown with a good girlfriend (found some great deals!), and a good hour of Yoga.
CD had told me we had plans for dinner with some friends, so I headed home to get ready.
When I got home, I found him already in dressy clothes. He reminded me that he had a meeting in the afternoon and that he decided to stay in the clothes for dinner.
As I'm cooling down, playing with the ladies (the pugs - Patty and Selma), putting things away, etc...I noticed a Fedex box on the kitchen counter. He told me he had bought something for me [he's surprised me with little gifts here and there before]; so, I smiled and started to open the box. He came over with a knife to help with packaging tape, and when I got it opened, I saw a few Victoria's Secret items. I was a bit confused since VS is not something he will order from online (at least I didn't think it was). Also, the box was way too big for the items in the box. I actually said "this is it?" as I flipped over some tissue papers inside.
And, there it was! A ring box! I opened it and saw the ring...and I was totally confused/surprised! We've gone to see a couple of jewelers, but we still had an appointment on coming Tuesday!
CD took the ring from the box, held my left hand, got down on his one knee, and said something...[I saw his mouth moving but not exactly sure what he said]...then I noticed he was staring at me and realized I'm probably suppose to say 'yes'. So I did! I cannot remember ever crying because I was so happy. Well, on May 22, a man named C. Dauk made me a very happy woman and made me cry...and we made a KoDauk moment! :)
Once I gathered myself, we made some phone calls, I changed out of my sweaty yoga clothes, then we headed out for a night out!
[By the way, there was no meeting in the afternoon. He got all dressed up for us! and, the dinner was just for two to celebrate and soak in the moment...]
5 comments:
Congrats! How exciting! Can't wait to hear more about the wedding! -hedge
Congratulations! I am very happy for the two (or should I say four) of you. You make a great couple.
Marleen
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!! It's going to be such an exciting and fun year(?) of wedding planning. I loved that part! Where are you going to get married? Chicago? Toronto? Fargo? We wish you the best!
Cheeky is Dante (if you were wondering)
CONGRATULATIONS ~~!! I'm so happy for you !
Chuck is very lucky to have you .:)
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