“We’re unconventionally conventional...”
That line, I think, was the highlight of the night.
Days before my 26th birthday, I was already bugging you to tell me about your plans. And because of my charm (ehem, ehem), you gave in and told me we’ll have dinner at this fancy hotel near my office.
March 17th came and silly as I may sound, I was actually anticipating flowers to be delivered to my office. I dropped some hints on my Twitter and Instagram about getting flowers. Because EVERY. GIRL. WANTS. FLOWERS. Lunch, afternoon break, 6PM passed... no flowers. Okaaaay. Maybe it’s with you.
So I left the office before 7PM, rushing to beat the time of the dinner reservation. You were anxious, I was pressured. We were both hungry. We were both excited to be with each other.
Late by 10 minutes, I hurriedly went to the restaurant, scanned the room and saw you seated at a table near the entrance. Your face lit up as you saw me. My lips stretched across my face and my eyes turned little.
“There she is...” I said to myself.
I walked towards you and you stood up. We shared a quick kiss and a warm, tight hug. My birthday celebration began.
Seafood, steak, dimsum and lots of dessert. We made sure we defined buffet that night. Although a little mishap happened, it was still going perfect for me as we end dinner with a cake and candle.
After dinner, the plan was to pass by my dorm and office to get some of my stuff before we head home. But you invited me to go the park to walk around and let the food go down, and I agreed.
Right after we stepped out of the car, you asked where we sat during the night of our first date. I pointed at the bench and we walked towards it. We just sat there, holding hands and sharing stories of how on that night, we knew we’d be something.
“Alam mo babe... I think we’re unconventionally conventional. Alam mo yun?” And you went on telling me how to other people, we are different, but in our hearts and how we are, we’re just like normal couples.
I agreed and told you that I like us being unconventional. How we’re not like the others and how we have our own unique, crazy thing. And our conversation went on until you asked if how sure I am on you.
“Sure na sure na sure na sure na sure na sure...”
“Talaga?”, you asked with a box in your hand.
I was so surprised. I couldn’t say a word. There I was, thinking about not getting any flowers, then all of a sudden being offered something way more special.
You were crying while you were saying your “speech”. I was still in shock but tears fell, too.
I nodded, cried and hugged you. “Mahal mo ‘ko!...” was all I can say.
You really give me more than what I ask for, what I imagine and dream of. All my life, I never saw myself as someone who’s worth exerting efforts, worth spending so much time, worth anything special in general. But here comes you, my love, you gave me a promise... a lifetime commitment.
But you were not done yet. You gave me a second ring, a promise ring. While wearing it to me, you were saying your promise of a wonderful life together. All your plans, all your goals for the both of us. Baby, just knowing you have those is enough to assure me we’ll be alright.
I asked for the pair and also gave you my promises. Baby, that was just the beginning. We have our lifetime to turn those promises true.
More than a week have passed but the feeling is still surreal. Everytime I look at my hand, I see my ring and I am reminded of your love. I am yours, you are mine. We will be together through all the unconventionals and the conventionals of this world.
Forever and ever, babe. I love you with all that I am, and all that I will be. Thank you... :-)
