The golden sun is dipping into the horizon, painting the sky in hues of orange, pink, and lavender. The ocean’s gentle rhythm brushes your feet as you stand barefoot in the cool sand, your white dress dancing with the wind. The air is warm with salt and serenity and the only sound louder than the waves is your heartbeat.

Your boyfriend, Isaiah, is kneeling before you, his hand tightly holding yours. His eyes shimmer with emotion as he looks up at you, the world around you fading. ⸻ He takes a shaky breath, voice thick with feeling but steady.

“Three years ago, I didn’t know what real love looked like. I didn’t know that someone could both challenge me and comfort me, frustrate me and bring me peace, all in the same day. I didn’t know that one person could become my home, my safe place, my everything.”

He laughs softly, squeezing your hand.

“We’ve had our ups and downs, sure. But we always found our way back—like waves to the shore. And every time we did, I fell in love with you all over again. Not just with your smile, or your laugh, or the way you light up when you talk about something you love, but with your strength, your kindness, your soul.”

His voice cracks a little as he looks into your eyes.

“You are my best friend, my favorite hello and the hardest goodbye, even for a minute. And I don’t want to live another day where I’m not building a life with you. So…”

He pulls out a small box, opens it to reveal a delicate, glimmering ring catching the last light of the sun.

“…Will you marry me? Will you be mine forever? my partner, my love, for all the days we’re lucky enough to share?”