My girlfriend texted, \u201cGrabbing coffee with Rosie :)\u201d<\/p>\n
But Rosie was standing beside me, helping me choose Lily\u2019s engagement ring.<\/p>\n
When I showed her the message, she went pale. \u201cShe didn\u2019t tell you?\u201d<\/p>\n
After four years together, I suddenly feared Lily was hiding another relationship. Missed calls, whispered conversations, and strange purchases only fueled my suspicions.<\/p>\n
Then I noticed charges for a reptile tank and heat lamps. Lily was terrified of snakes. None of it made sense.<\/p>\n
Before I could confront her, she led me into our spare bedroom.<\/p>\n
\u201cRemember, I love you,\u201d she said nervously. \u201cThis was supposed to be your birthday surprise.\u201d<\/p>\n
Inside stood a terrarium with a tiny Kenyan sand boa named Bowie\u2014the pet I\u2019d always wanted.<\/p>\n
Lily had secretly been working with Rosie to surprise me, facing her biggest fear to make me happy.<\/p>\n
Overwhelmed, I pulled the ring box from my pocket and dropped to one knee.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you can love me and my snake, will you marry me?\u201d<\/p>\n
Through laughter and tears, she said yes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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