The Engagement Story

My BF asked me to marry him quite regularly for the past year. He began calling me his fiancee way before I really said yes. I would always tell him, "Of course, I'll marry you. But ask me properly!" It was never the right time too. He needed to stabilize his financial situation; so did I.

His strength is persistence. You know a man really loves you when he can keep that up for a really long time. He knew that one day, I would say yes and it would be the right time.

Last month, before I left for the Philippines, I finally said yes. It wasn't official enough for me to put it in Facebook though. Facebook defined things for us. Facebook made it "Public" and irrevocable. It also made it appropriate...Facebook played a big part in our relationship, so it only made sense that it would still play a big part for this new venture. (Welcome to the internet age.)

He had spoken to his mother and discussed the "ring" situation already. The only thing that was left was for him to formally asked my father.

While I was in the Philippines, I was on the phone with my BF when my dad walked into the room asking for my laundry. My BF told me to tell him, "I'm going to marry your daughter." So I told my dad, "Papa, he said he was going to marry me. Is that alright?" He responded with, "Okay. Where's your laundry?"

It was pretty nonchalant.

Saturday, my BF decided to call my father directly and ask. The driver's son picked up the phone - he couldn't speak English, so that conversation didn't lead anywhere. Sunday, my brother picked up the phone. My parents were out of town. Monday, my mother picked up the phone. My father was in a meeting... Was my father avoiding him?

And then today, I get a text. "Tell *** to call me now."

My BF wasn't home. When he finally texted that he was home and that he would call, I decided to busy myself with things online. I figured my BF would call to let me know how things would turn out...

Then 'lo and behold. A friend messaged on Facebook Chat to congratulate me. Confused, she directed me to my BF's Facebook status. My BF railroaded me into an official engagement!

It sounds like something my Dad would do. :)

This is my official proclamation. Henceforth, my BF will be referred to as my Fiance. Let the planning begin!