We talked about engagement often, so I knew it was coming sooner or later. Patrick, of course, had to pop the question when I least expected it, though. After taking my second set of boards (a longgg, 9 hour exam), we went to dinner to celebrate at the Capital Hotel in Little Rock. It was fun and all, but I was tired! Towards the end of dinner, I told Patrick that I didn't feel like doing anything else - I wanted to go home and go to sleep.

If you know Patrick, you know he loves his sleep, so I was shocked when he told me that he wanted to stay for another drink. Still, I didn't think much of it and thought he probably just wanted me to celebrate after taking my test. We ordered another drink, and Patrick suggested we go to the hotel balcony to drink it and take a picture. Okayyyy, when has he ever been the one to suggest taking a picture? I grudgingly agree, and he leads me upstairs and towards the balcony overlooking downtown.

As we walk toward the doors, I notice all these signs that say "closed for private event." And, I could tell that the balcony was clearly set up for someone else - flowers, champagne, etc. I kept telling Patrick that we needed to leave because we were ruining someone's moment. Honestly - how did I not see what was going on?! Finally, he turned to me and said, "This is for us." He got down on one knee, I started hyperventilating, and he asked me to be his wife.

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