The Two of Us

One day we went to the mall and we walked into a jewelry store.

We looked at the diamond engagement rings together.

I saw one that I loved. It had sapphires on it just like my promise ring.

That week while sitting in one of my classes, I heard a girl behind me talking to another girl. She was describing the engagement ring she had seen and wanted. She described my ring! She drew a picture of it too.

Well, anyone who knows me knows that I tend to panic if there is a possibility that I am not going to get something that my heart is set on.

Immediately I talked to Tom.

He went back to the store and put my ring on layaway.

I would have to wait, but it was there waiting for the day Tom would officially propose to me.

I can still picture Thomas in his work uniform, covered in grease.

He came to my home. I was in my bedroom getting ready. When I opened my door, I think I caught him off guard. He just smiled and then he placed my ring on my finger.

He says he wishes he would have made it more romantic,, but I think his way was perfect. I love that it was just the two of us. I love that it was "simple, comfortable."

I love Tom for who he is. I love our relationship for who we are.