I was brought to a beautiful church yesterday, lighted a candle, tossed a dollar into the well and made wishes. I got home carrying shopping bags with stuff I've always long dreamt of acquiring, bought by kind-hearted people.
Today, I woke up with lots of birthday wishes, forehead kisses, and a breakfast prepared by an amazing mother.
I am celebrating my birthday in another city, another country, another continent. I am celebrating my birthday with a different family (yet I feel family). I am celebrating my birthday with ceaseless gleam on my face, and I feel different.
Different is good.
Different is beautiful.
Thank you, Universe. I feel different."
I posted this on my Facebook timeline on the morning of my birthday while on the way to Disneyland Anaheim. It was such an overwhelming happiness even though we have not yet started the day.
J's dad sent us to Disneyland Adventure Park, and told us he would pick us up at 4:00pm. They said we'll be having dinner. so that means less hours of stay at the theme park.
J was apologetic as I made a sad face, but re-assured me that we will be coming back the following day for more Disneyland. To which I agreed.
He agreed to wear our couple Lacoste shirts in pink. He never argued buying Mickey ears for both of us. He lets us go wherever I want to go. We rode the rides I want to take. We ate whatever food I want to eat. Until I felt odd that he never argued, never annoyed, never disagrees to whatever I say or do.
Wearing a happy shirt in pink, as we walked, I blurted out how disappointed I felt that J never seems to be happy spending the day with me. Tears were uncontrollable, and just imagine how improper the gesture was, most especially we were at the happiest place on earth. He apologised, wiped the tears on my face, and told me to just make the most out of what we have for the day.
We rushed to meet J's dad at 4:00pm, and we went to a restaurant called, Odyssey Restaurant at Granada Hills, California. They left me waiting at the lobby by the fireplace while, as they said, they are arranging the table we'd sit in. As we all approached to the table, I saw one of the most amazing views I've ever seen in my life. The restaurant was situated on top of a hill, overlooking San Fernando Valley in California. I had my first goosebumps all over my body.
His uncle said, "Choose where you want to sit."
I ordered for a big plate of Baby Back Ribs and Lobster Tail. And they approved as I asked if I could order a bottle of wine. They said, it's my birthday anyway.
While waiting for our food, J came out of nowhere carrying a bouquet of white and pink ecuadorian roses. He handed it to me with a kiss on the lips, while saying, "Happy Birthday, love." I started crying while telling everybody how grateful I am for preparing a special birthday for me.
The dinner was filled with laughters and happy conversations. Towards the end of the dinner, his Aunt called for a photo taking at the balcony. J's mom told me to bring my flowers as it would be good for the photo-taking. I brought my glass of wine as I felt it was too chilly outside. While his Aunt and Uncle were ready to take the photo, J stood in front of me as he started talking about our relationship. He talked about a lot of things, but all I remembered was him telling me, "I am ready."
Happy tears relentlessly fall, as I said, "Of course, I would always say YES." The whole family shouted, and clapped (and cried too!), even other restaurant guests. That was the best YES yet I've ever uttered in my life.
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| A few seconds after we got engaged at Odyssey Restaurant, Granada Hills, California, USA. |
Most of my friends were telling me that I need to make sure to dress up and be ready everyday during our trip to the United States. They were telling me that the grand proposal shall happen there.
There were some days I believed them for a while, while most days I strongly felt otherwise. I have finally settled with the fact that it can't happen in America because I packed all our luggages! I know everything that is kept inside those suitcases.
At a time where everybody gets engaged, everybody gets married, #Aldub was being talked about all over the world, and Facebook feeds are filled with #MayForever, I was thinking that J wouldn't jump into the bandwagon. And yet, he planned it even before all these came.
I got engaged at my most unexpected moment, and this story is the best and incomparable even among the grandest proposals I've seen and heard. I wouldn't want it any other way.
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