The Christmas atmosphere was wonderfully cheerful, with songs, games, happiness and time all together, just the way my family and I like it.

At first I was very tense to take you with me, because I know how shy you are and how you don't like crowds, but you spontaneously offered to help, always and my family adored you in no time. And that makes me so proud. Proud and moved when I think about the big step I'm about to take.

Right at the end of your favorite song, I knelt down, taking out a velvet box, showing off a silver ring, with a blue heart-shaped diamond.

"Sweetie, I am the happiest and luckiest person in the entire universe thanks to you who love me, support me and take care of me in a way I didn't think possible. You saved me from a very dark moment, and taught me to believe in love again and in the joy it can give. I know I'm not perfect, but I want to improve and grow with you, because you give me the push to want to be better. I promise you that you can always count on me. Honey, love... Will you marry me?" I asked with a smile, which widened when I saw you smile and dry your tears of emotion.