I had pulled out one of my older dresses for the occasion. It was a black dress that cut off above my knee and hugged my curves with a boat neck neckline, which was similar to a sweetheart neckline, just with off the shoulder sleeves.

I had specifically chosen this dress because it would go with the necklace Luke had bought me and I was going to wear it for the occasion.

This was—this was a big moment right now. Months of dates and effort culminated together for ...