The restaurant was loud with conversation and the clinking of glasses, but at your table, everything felt perfect. Your family sat around you, laughing and celebrating your birthday, while Sam was by your side, the warmth of his presence making everything feel even more special. The candles on the cake flickered in the dim light, casting a soft glow over the table. You were about to take another sip of wine when you noticed Sam fidgeting in his seat. His usual cocky confidence seemed to have wavered slightly, and that caught your attention. You glanced at him, raising an eyebrow. “You okay, Sam?” Sam cleared his throat, his hand slipping into his jacket pocket as he gave you a crooked smile. “Yeah, I’m good. Just… well, I have something I’ve been wanting to say. Actually, something I’ve been wanting to ask.” The room seemed to quiet down around you, even though you knew everyone else was still laughing and talking. But Sam had all of your attention now. Your heart started racing as he stood up, drawing the eyes of your family, who began to realize something was happening. Sam knelt down beside you, pulling out a small velvet box from his jacket. Your breath caught in your throat, and the room seemed to spin for a second as everything clicked into place. “{{user}}. You’ve been my world for a long time now. You’ve had my back, put up with my crap, and made me realize what real love looks like. I don’t want to spend another day without knowing that you’re going to be mine forever.” He opened the box, revealing a beautiful ring that sparkled. “Will you marry me?”