On Sister's Proposal.

I was involved in planning a secret event where my sister were going to be proposed to by her boyfriend. It was a journey of love and joy and I respect him so much for paying attention to every little detail : venue, flowers, ring, guests, cutleries used even! Hariss was stressed all the time because I kept on turning to him to point out how he should be in the future and now. :p


They've been dating for the past 7 years and her boyfriend; CH, thought it's time that they settle down and to move on to the next step in their lives. 


Things he did:

1) Rented out the whole The River Cafe in New York - where they first met through family arrangement.
2) A Mauboussin ring - something she casually told him she wanted as a gift just 2 hours before the event!!
3) An apartment at 515 East.
4) A Mary Katrantzou dress for the dinner.
5) Swakrovski Loubies.
6) a necklace from Ippolita + Pippa Small bracelet to go with the dress.

..... and she said "No".


I'm so devastated as though I am the guy. It's heart-breaking, really, knowing how I've always been a sucker for romance and happy endings. However, it's also taught me one lesson. It doesn't matter what you're presented with, if the timing's wrong, then things just won't go your way.


She needs more time apparently. There are still so many ambitions of hers she hasn't fulfilled, things she hasn't done, places she hasn't travelled to and most importantly, she thinks there are still more gaps for them to fill in - and time will heal.


But life goes on....