*Shelby*
Michael and I were seated at a table near a small pond filled with koi fish swimming lazily in circles. The Chinese restaurant smelled amazing, like spices and ginger. My stomach growled in anticipation of our meal.
“I'm so excited to try all of the different restaurants in this area. It's fun to think about how one day we will have our regular places we love to go to, just minutes from the townhouse we share together," I said with a smile.
“I'm excited for us to start that next chapter of our lives," Michael said with a smile, looking over the menu at me.
I studied my own menu, catching a glimpse of my ring. I'd be sad to lock it up in Michael's bank deposit box, but it would be nice to keep the engagement under wraps until we were ready to share the news.
“So, what were yo
