On a chilly New Year's Eve in Arizona, Nathon's heart was pounding like crazy. He had a big surprise in store for Vanessa, his partner of a year, and he couldn't wait to see her reaction. This was going to be a New Year's to remember.
Initially, they had planned to spend a quiet evening alone, but Nathon had to sneakily change things up. He'd teamed up with his family to surprise Vanessa by inviting her to join them for the celebration.
Earlier that day, they'd hung out with Vanessa's family, enjoying a belated Christmas gathering, which kept her clueless about what was coming. As evening fell, they headed back to Nathon's family home to watch "When Harry Met Sally" and wait for the clock to strike midnight.
As the minutes ticked away, Nathon was feeling both excited and nervous. He had written a heartfelt letter, reminiscing about their amazing year together, and he couldn't wait to share it with Vanessa. He'd also been secretly practicing a special song on his guitar, "I Found You" by Nate Smith, which he planned to sing to her after she read the letter.
Finally, it was approaching midnight. Nathon excused himself, pretending he needed a bathroom break. He slipped into a snazzy black button-down shirt and returned to surprise Vanessa with their "Midnight kiss."
When she saw him, Vanessa couldn't help but grin and said, "Wow, you look really nice!"
With a furtive grin, Nathon responded, "Well, it is New Year's Eve."
They shared a sweet kiss at midnight, but the best part was yet to come. Nathon then whispered, "I've got something to show you."
He led her to the backyard, where his family had transformed into a magical wonderland with twinkling lights and roses, leading to the center where his guitar and the engagement ring waited. Vanessa's jaw dropped, and she exclaimed, "Is this really happening?!"
With tears, Nathon affirmed, "This is really happening."
Vanessa, still teary-eyed, read the heartfelt letter out loud, savoring every word. And then, in the midst of all the emotions, Nathon strummed his guitar and started to sing their special song. It wasn't the most polished performance, but came straight from the heart.
Amidst the fireworks lighting up the Arizona sky, Vanessa couldn't contain her joy as Nathon asked, "Will you marry me?" Through her tears, she whispered the most important word of the night: "Yes."
Under the starry Arizona sky and amidst the New Year's fireworks, their love story took an unforgettable turn as they now start their next great adventure!
