There are those who love Valentine’s Day and those who shiver with dread the second week of February. I’ve always been lukewarm about it. I like (love) roses, I’m a chocolate addict, and it’s fun to go out to dinner—especially at a romantic place like Cibo Urban Pizzeria. That said Valentine’s Day is not very fun when you’re single, but well, after this Valentine’s Day, I will never be single again … Because I’m engaged to be married.
Beneath the shimmering trees of Cibo Urban Pizzaria.
Jake, who I’ve always recognized as romantic, suggested we celebrate our Valentine’s Day evening at Cibo. We got the perfect table, right beneath a spindly, old tree, with an ideal view of skyscrapers and bright pink clouds above a sinking sun. We went all out—the full three courses, plus a bottle of Italian pinot noir. Once completely saturated with mozzarella, fresh vegetables, spicy sausage pizza, and a Nutella/mascarpone crepe, I felt relaxed and overjoyed with my stupendously hot boyfriend.
Jake was the first to realize the tree behind me was not lit, and as the sun sank beneath the horizon, the front yard of Cibo’s tiny bungalow grew dark. First, Jake asked a waitress to get the tree lit behind me. Second, he asked the water girl. Finally, he inspected the tree himself. Ever the engineer, he miraculously brought the tree to life via an unplugged cord. He sat down, seemingly quite pleased with himself, and asked for the check.
As I admired the glittering lights in the tree above my head, Jake signed the bill. I reached across the table and took his hand. Then, he said, “Now, you’re not going to freak out. Okay?” I couldn’t move—I don’t think I even breathed—as he reached into his suit jacket and pulled out a little black box. He set the black box on the table in front of me, opened it, and said, “Will you grow old with me?”
The Ring of Power.
I’m pretty sure the other couples at Cibo thought he’d broken up with me, until the bling went all a-twinkle on my left hand. Thankfully, Jake had already paid the bill. He grabbed my hand, and we escaped into the darkness of 5th Avenue, Phoenix, while I kissed him and hugged him him and kissed him and melted teary mascara down my face through the torrents of �
Congratulations Sara, on your engagement to your now hot fiance. Que romantica! As Barbra Streisand said in the film Funny Girl…you’re going to be a Sadie Sadie, married lady. Enjoy being engaged! Much love and many blessings.
He is very hot
Thanks for your blessings, Isadora!! You’re amazing!
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Congrats! And you tell your story beautifully. And what’s more, you will have millions more to tell with the man of your dreams! Sorry I wasn’t there last night to see your ring in person, and to meet your mom!
Congratulations Sara! The man of your dreams seems to be a perfectly lovely guy and I hope that the two of you are extatically happy! Good luck!
Thanks you so much for your kinds words
Jake and I are so HAPPY!!!
Next meeting, we’ll giggle like little girls together! Tee heeeee …
CONGRATS Sara!! I’m so happy for you
What a beautiful couple, story, and ring!! Miss you!
Wow, what class! You da man Jake! Congratulations Sara! What an awesome Valentine’s day!
He really IS the man
Thanks for your well wishes!!!