The Orchids

“Orchids represent love, luxury, beauty and strength”

I am here to tell you about all the trials and triumphs. The accomplishments and hardships. The lessons and setbacks. It’s all beautiful because we, as a couple have found a common ground as partners, lovers, and best friends. This is about our experience together and apart.

One of my favorite stories that goes untold so often-

It was July 3rd, 2019. It was a month after our first date and we had spent almost everyday together since. He told me that since we were going to be spending the 4th of July with his family up at their lake home that it would be super cool to bring his parents some flowers for their anniversary. I agreed and thought it was so amazing to think of them! It was my first time meeting them on the 4th of July so I was super anxious anyway. We went to Bachmann’s. He asked for my input on what his parents would like. I smiled and recommended Orchids as they last a long time with not a ton of maintenance. He agreed with me, he paid for them and we left. We got back to his apartment later that day after spending some time outside and we packed our bags so we could leave early the next morning!

I woke up the next morning when he kissed me on the cheek and buried his head into my neck. I asked “what’s the matter?” to which he replied….. “I lied to you..” My heart sank into my stomach. I asked “what do you mean?” He then said “It’s not my parents anniversary. I lied to you about that. There is a present in the kitchen for you and I will be back soon!” He ran out of the door. I laid there for quite some time to process that conversation.

I got out of bed, brushed my teeth, used the bathroom and made my way to the kitchen. I sat there on the couch in complete awe. There were the Orchids we picked out, sitting on the counter, with a note addressed to ME. Unknowingly, I picked out my own flowers. Inside the card was the question of being officially together. Tears rolled down my face as I sat there in silence. I couldn’t believe how creative and thoughtful this man was.

He walked through the door. A Venti triple White Chocolate Mocha from Starbucks in hand. He set the hot coffee down on the table as I jumped into his arms and just held onto him with my whole life. I said “Yes, I will.” I had my arms wrapped around his neck so tight as he carried me to the couch. We shared our moment and he looked at me and whispered “Is it too early to tell you that I love you or do you want me to wait?” I stared back at him, heart throbbing out of my chest, face as red as a tomato, palms sweaty, but all with such a comfort in my soul.

I smiled and replied “I love you too.”