It was 28 Dec 2005, Wednesday. He proposed and I said yes...

It was meant to be a day out at the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. I enjoyed every bit of the spectacular remains of ancient Rome. (Paris was my favourite city and I think I love Rome as much as Paris - where we spent our first trip together).

We sort of completed the tour around the historical area and I kept asking Dearie if we should head towards the Metro station before it turns dark (turns dark around 5pm+) but he said that since I enjoy the site so much, we should stay there a bit longer to soak in the atmosphere and enjoy the view. We did and he asked a couple of time, if I really love the city and I told him the same thing - as much as I love Paris, or even more.

Walked around a fair bit and Dearie suggested that we take a break. Though its not very usual for him to take regular breaks during our tours.. I thought it must be the cold that is affecting his knee again...

We went back to the beautiful little spot where we have rested earlier and I sat by the stairs - facing the city of Rome, with the basilica next to us and ancient Rome behind us... It was breathtaking.

Dearie hugged me from behind where I was sitted and there was silence for a while..Asked him why wouldn't he just sit next to me instead ...He said its fine and he is just "enjoying the moment". He asked how long would I love him for and I told him "Forever or as long as I live". Though there were people walking pass us and taking pictures around, everything seems to have come to a stand still for that few seconds...

He came in front of me and said that hes going to ask me a very important question... I wasn't surprise as his usual important question may be the frequent questions of "do u know that I love u a lot" or "scared of not? You will be somebody's wife someday" or "do you know that I treat you like a queen or not" sort of stuff...

He looked at me, put his hand into his blazer's pocket and took out a ring box. To be honest, I was suspicious upon seeing the box... Perhaps its just one of his usual prank... Perhaps it was simply a toy or pendant inside to make me laugh... Until I see the diamond ring, that I know that everything is for real now.

"Will you marry me" he asked.
I was stunned for a moment... Hugged him and tears of joy rolled down my face.
"YES" I replied.
Dearie slipped the ring into my finger and we both hugged and cried.

Told him I didn't expect that and all and within a next couple of minutes...The rain came (all out of a sudden). We ran for shelter at the museum nearby. In fact, it wasn't rain, it was HAIL! It wasn't that cold that afternoon but the hail came... And went, within 15 minutes. We walked back to the same spot to take some pictures of the memorable spot and the amazing thing was, the rainbow appeared! Right there waiting for us! It must be God's or Nature's sign to us...

We definitely had our fair share of storm (hail)... being apart for 6 years and all the ra-ra that happened... one of our favourite song "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" and the symbolic sign of good things and clear skies (rainbow)...It was simply phenomenon.

I will definitely remember this special day for the rest of my life and Rome will always have a special place in our hearts.

(I Love u Dearie. Thanks for everything.)