It was Christmas Eve day, and Morgan and Ben were already feeling the magic of the holiday season. They’d spent the morning at Morgan’s grandparents' house, surrounded by family, laughter, and the warmth of Christmas traditions. The morning had been filled with all the usual merriment, but little did Morgan know, Ben had something extraordinary planned for later.

After the family gathering, Ben drove Morgan to Spavia, a spa where she had a reservation for an hour-long massage. It was the perfect way for Morgan to relax and unwind, especially after the busy holiday morning. While she settled in for her treatment, Ben took the opportunity to slip away and head back to their house, where his real surprise was waiting.

At home, Ben had transformed their kitchen into something that felt both intimate and festive. The table was set with beautiful details: Christmas lights, candles flickering softly, and the kind of carefully curated touch that would make any dinner party host proud. Morgan loved table settings—she adored the art of creating the perfect ambiance for a meal, and Ben had put so much thought into making this setting something she’d never forget. To make it even more special, Ben had also stopped by the local Juicery they used to visit when they were dating.

He also had a book in hand, a surprise that would take Morgan on a trip down memory lane. The book was filled with pictures from their last five years together: snapshots of vacations, family gatherings, little inside jokes, and moments that had defined their relationship. As she flipped through the pages, each one came with a sweet message from Ben, expressing all the reasons he loved her. The pages were full of thoughtful reflections on their journey together—how she made him laugh, how she supported him, how she made everything feel brighter. And then, on the last page, there was a question.

It simply read, “Will you marry me?”. At that moment, as Morgan looked up from the book, she saw Ben, standing before her, down on one knee, holding out a ring.

Tears filled Morgan’s eyes, and her heart raced. Everything about this moment felt so incredibly personal—so perfectly them. The love, the memories, the details, the thoughtfulness—it was all there. The room was filled with the glow of the Christmas lights and the warmth of their shared history. And in that perfect moment, Morgan nodded, breathlessly saying, “Yes! Yes! Yes!”

Ben slipped the ring onto her finger, and they embraced, laughing and crying all at once.

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