Message from Kat to the readers: Please, read this with Mundo by IV of Spades playing on a loop! Thank you!
Of the four years that Bryan and I have been together, I've been asking for a ring for all four of them. I never wanted something big or extravagant and definitely not an engagement ring. I just liked the idea of him giving me something that I could wear proudly all the time.
That day, all I had in mind was that I was attending a concert where several songs meant something very deep for the both of us as a couple: Mundo by IV of Spades (it being my favorite song, hearing it the summer when we lived together) and most importantly, Blessed by Daniel Caesar (it really describes us, it makes Bryan cry).
Earlier in the day, it was difficult for us to get inside since there was a situation with our tickets. But that aside, we arrived in the middle of IV of Spades' set just as "Where Have You Been, My Disco" was ending. I even said to Bryan earlier that day, "it's okay! We don't have to see IV of Spades." After looking for our friends, Mundo started playing. I paused to pay attention as it was my favorite. Then, I heard Zild call Bryan up on stage.
I felt like I didn't have time to think. I was shocked and confused in the best way possible. Then, I felt Bryan lightly pushing me to move forward. I immediately started crying. I've always asked for this and it was happening. When I typically thought to myself what I wanted as a marriage proposal, it would be something like how it went down in About Time but this was way bigger than that.
It was actually really confusing walking through the crowd. With no clue as to where exactly I should be heading, I moved my way forward making sure as to avoid stepping on laid out blankets and feet with tears rolling down my face. I heard so many gasps and "oh my god"s that I couldn't count and it added so much to how I felt. Same. But I was smiling.
When we went up on stage, I could feel myself shaking. I just wanted to make sure Bryan was holding my hand. Being up there in front of everyone didn't phase me, because I couldn't organize my thoughts, let alone think. Trying to look back now, I still can't think. Bryan made a short speech and I'm glad because you could tell we were both nervous.
"So how about it? Will you marry me?" It sounds silly but all I wanted to do was be buried in his arms. I didn't care that there was other people. I wanted to let my feet drag and hang myself from his neck but I thought it would be disastrous if we ever fell. I was so emotionally exhausted. I just wanted to get down from the stage and talk to him about everything in a blanket cave at home.
When we finally did get down, we tried to go back to where we were with our friends. Waves of congratulations greeted us with smiles whenever we passed by. I felt so warm and full of love.
While "Mundo" played, Bryan had his arms wrapped around me while I cried. He told me about how he planned everything, what the ring meant (he designed it himself), and everyone who knew. The ring was designed by Bryan after where we first met: the track of our school (we were tasked to run laps for our training and I was always ahead of him. He tried so hard to keep up with me that day). He even showed me a video of him measuring my finger while I was asleep.
While Bryan told me about this whole plan, I couldn't help but think of all the effort that he put up for this. Being where I am now, anticipating the planning of our wedding, I'm so overwhelmed just to start. And to think that Bryan planned this entire proposal has me beyond impressed and bursting with emotions. Now, I can't help but cry whenever I hear Mundo. Even writing this has me crying.
And after four years of practically begging for something to put on my finger. Now, I have one... and so much more.
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