Keeping up with a Perfectionist

It was December 28, 2007 at Italianni’s Restaurant in Megamall, Ortigas. Whilw waiting for our food to be served, he reached into his pocket. I rolled my eyes and smiled. I knew it. It was the most anti-climactic proposal in the world. Being a no-surprise proposal, I was still dumbfounded when the question was popped.I could not utter a word. I was teary-eyed. A mix of emotions gripped me. Happiness. Excitement. Fear.

I actually have no memory of the exact speech that he delivered. I remember him apologizing for not being the kind of boyfriend that would make an extra effort to surprise me. After saying “Yes, I will”, I just found myself wearing the ring and thinking “shucks, this is it”. It is a sealed deal. I am going to get married in 11 months.