Terry and I dated for almost three years. We met through mutual friends at a concert and clicked.

Terry and I dated for almost three years. We met through mutual friends at a concert and clicked immediately in October. We celebrated my birthday at my favorite restaurant. Terry gave me a beautiful bracelet I'd admired months earlier. The thoughtfulness of remembering something I'd pointed out in passing touched me deeply that night.
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 He talked about taking our relationship to the next. Soon November brought Thanksgiving with his family. His mother pulled me aside to say how happy she was that Terry had found someone who balanced him so well. His brother Joel mentioned that Terry had been asking about family heirlooms recently with a meaningful wink in my direction.

I tried not to read too much into it, but hope bloomed. December was busy with holiday parties and year end work for both of us. Terry seemed stressed but would occasionally become mysteriously cheerful and secretive. When I asked what he was smiling about, he'd say, just thinking about the future, I assumed he was planning something special for the holidays At Christmas party, Terry introduced me proudly to his colleagues keeping his arm around me all evening.

His friend mentioned how Terry spoke about me constantly at work, everything pointed to a man deeply in love, perhaps preparing for a significant step forward. January brought a minor argument about a weekend trip with his college friends that he'd forgotten to mention until the last minute. I was disappointed about our canceled plans, but understood the importance of maintaining friendships.

He apologized sincerely and promised to make it up to me. After that weekend, Terry seemed particularly attentive. He suggested Valentine's Day dinner at Vinny's, an upscale restaurant downtown that required reservations months in advance. Somehow he'd secured a table. He asked me to wear the red dress.

He loved saying he wanted the evening to be special. I was touched by his effort to plan something romantic. Two days before Valentine's Day, Terry texted about a surprise he'd been planning. My friend speculated it might be a proposal, though I tried to manage my expectations. Still everything pointed in that direction.

The fancy restaurant, his recent secretiveness, the hints from his family. Valentine's Day arrived. Terry suggested meeting at the. Restaurant rather than driving together, explaining he might need to work late, but didn't want to delay our reservation. I agreed, excited but nervous about what the evening might bring.

I arrived at Belina's 15 minutes early. The hostess led me to a prominent center table surrounded by other couples. Terry arrived right on time. He ordered champagne immediately and seemed both nervous and excited. Throughout dinner, our conversation flowed naturally reminiscing about our relationship and discussing future.

Dreams. Everything felt perfect. After our main course, Terry became visibly anxious, checking his pocket discreetly. A nearby couple got engaged. Prompting applause throughout the restaurant. Terry watched with a strange intensity, then took a deep breath. My pulse quickened. When dessert arrived, Terry stood up.

Suddenly everyone, he announced loudly. I have something important to say. He got down on one knee beside me. Conversations, hushed. Phones came out to record what everyone assumed was a proposal. The wait staff paused, smiling expectantly, someone whispered, oh my God, he's proposing Terry took my hand in him.
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