Ryan pressed play on the movie "The Princess Bride" & we sat there with our heads leaned together. My mind thought of him as we heard Westley say "As you wish" to Buttercup. Halfway through the movie I had laid my head on his shoulder my eyes drew shut and I was asleep. Ryan finished watching in case I opened my eyes again but I didn't.
After the movie was over, he laid me down on his couch covering me with a light blanket. He kissed my cheek before going to his own bed.
In the morning I woke up to see or should I say smell something delicious. Of course seeing Ryan in his underwear was a delicious sight. He had made blueberry pancakes, scrambled eggs & sausage. He brought a tray of it over to me, with a glass of champagne sitting on the tray.
I asked "Why the champagne?"
Ryan "You'll find out in a minute."
After I ate my breakfast I received a kiss from my boyfriend only to be followed by him kneeling down taking my hand.
Ryan "I have been in love with you since the moment I met you in Costa Rica. I can't believe I met someone so amazing, so sweet, so caring, & so funny. You are beautiful in every way. I hope to show you how special you are to me every day for the rest of my life. Will you please marry me?"
I was so shocked I couldn't speak. I tried to say a word, but couldn't get any sound out of my mouth. All I could do was smile, show love in my eyes & nod my head yes. I watched him stand up before we came closer for a sweet kiss.
After thirty minutes, I finally spoke "I love you."
Ryan "I love you too."
After another 45 minute kiss, I finally said "Yes I'll marry you."
Ryan "I don't have a ring right now, but I will soon. They don't have your size."
I said "I know all about that. It's hard to find a ring that fits my finger that doesn't have to be sized."
Ryan "I do think you will love it though."
I said "I'm sure whatever you found will be beautiful."
Ryan "I was thinking we should have our wedding in Costa Rica. Since we met there."
I said "Yes I was too. It's special."
A week later I had to leave again, but we had an amazing week of being engaged going on adventures in LA. I loved him so much but definitely would miss him when I was back in Wisconsin.
At work I told my kitchen boss & the district boss that I would soon be moving to California. I was asked why and mentioned "My fiancée lives there. I'm getting married this summer."
Jenny "Well that's great. I hope you find a good job out there."
I said "Thanks. I enjoyed working here when I did."
On my final day of working for the school kitchen I said goodbye to everyone and they gave me a free piece of cake.
The following day I packed up everything I needed to fly to Los Angeles. I had clothing, electronics, pillows, etc & I got on my plane.
When I landed in Los Angeles I texted Ryan "I'm here. Who's getting me?"
Ryan "I'm actually puling up right now."
I said "Okay I see your car."
Ryan opened his passenger door to let me in while he put my bags in the back. I kissed him for a moment before getting in. I buckled my seat belt and we drove off.
Once at his house he helped me out and carried one of my bags for me.
I said "I could've gotten that."
Ryan "I already got it baby. I can't believe I'm getting married in three weeks."
2 weeks to the wedding~
Ryan had helped me settle into his house while I became more excited to be his wife. After I was all settled, he took my hand to give me my ring. It was gorgeous. I couldn't help but kiss my sweet fiancée. I had a dress already that was perfect. All I needed was flowers and the shoes. I had a veil that was beautiful and matched the dress.
