A Perfect Proposal

My boyfriend of three years received a big promotion and an offer to manage one of the largest nightclubs in London, England. It was a huge opportunity and one he just couldn’t pass up. I had obligations that prevented me from leaving at that time so we decided to carry on a long-distance relationship until I was able to join him at the end of the year. It would be a long five months but I was very excited about having the chance to relocate to England after I had fulfilled my contractual obligation.

My contract ended just after Christmas and as soon as I was available I caught the first flight to London. I arrived four days before the turn of the year and my boyfriend was very busy planning the huge New Year party his nightclub was throwing. It was the first time I had been out of the United States and I was excited to see the city. There was so much to do and see, especially on the west end of London. I had plenty of time but felt the need to see it all right away.

He had rented a very cute flat just a few doors down from his night club. The neighbors were friendly and I felt very much at home in this strange country. My boyfriend’s club was a very popular clubs among the London nightlife. Live bands often performed to sold out crowds. He was a big success and his bosses were very happy with him.

On New Year’s Eve I dressed up in little black dress I had bought especially for this occasion. I had never really been into clubbing but since this was his big night for the club I certainly wanted to be there to share it with him; especially since it was New Year's and we had never been apart for the turn of the year. As the clock ticked away with less than three minutes to go until midnight my boyfriend took the microphone and began doing the countdown. With two minutes to go he asked for everybody’s attention. Then he turned to me, got down on one knee, pulled out a ring box, and asked me to marry him. His timing was perfect. Of course I said “yes” and just as he slid the ring on my finger the clock ticked down to the new year. It was an amazing night and one I will never forget.