The Perfect Proposal - "A Thousand Years"

Summer 2012. Kyle and Melissa decided to spend their summer at the beach. So they travel from KL, and drop themselves at Hard Rock Hotel, Penang. They had a great time, but every great time has to come to an end. 

Last day at Penang, Kyle decided to catch up with a few friends before they head back to KL. He went out early in the morning, leaving Mel alone. 

Mel wasn't too happy about that, as she thought that they should spend the last day of vacation together. But she didn't want to be a control freak, so she let him go. Mel stayed in the hotel room for the whole morning, then went for a swim at the pool, and then to the spa centre.
It is now 6pm, and Kyle hasn't called her since morning. She decided to take the initiative to call.

"Kyle, where are you?"

“I'm with Max right now. I'm not coming back for dinner tonight. Sorry sweetie.. "

"I thought we're going to spend the last night together…"

"Max is flying to LA next week, so we have a lot of catch up to do. I'll make it up to you k? I promise."

"Fine.." says Mel and then hung up.

Mel goes back to the hotel room, with no intention of having dinner at all. She switches on the TV, and head for the bed.

Knock knock. Someone's at the door.

"Regina?! Whoa! What are you doing here?"

"Surprise!!" says Regina and she hugs Mel tightly.

"Come with me. I have something to show you." Regina takes out a white silk cloth, cover up Mel's eyes.

"What is it so mysterious that you have to cover up my eyes, Reg? Is everything okay?" Mel is a little shock, but she knows Reg wouldn't harm her. Reg has been a friend of Mel since they were 7. They are super close, just like sisters.

"Don't worry. Just come with me okay?" says Reg.

Reg leads Mel, out from her hotel room, to the elevator, down to the lobby, and to the beach. Then Reg slowly pulls off the white silk cloth.

In front of Mel, is one big LCD screen. Then the music starts to play. Christina Perri's "A Thousand Years". Screen shows all the photos she and Kyle have took during their 1st year of dating. Then Reg guides Mel to another big screen just behind the 1st one.

The 2nd screen shows all the photos Mel and Kyle took during their 2nd year of dating. Then again, Reg guides Mel to the 3rd screen. A video clip is playing on the 3rd screen, recorded with all the best wishes from her family and friends. 

Mel was already crying at the 1st and 2nd screen, watching the 3rd one makes her cry even harder. Then Reg holds her hand, guides her to the behind of the 3rd screen.

There's Kyle, along with Max, Jason and Holly, their besties. 

Just when the lyric hits "One step closer", Kyle walks towards Mel.

"I'm sorry for upsetting you today. I want you to know that I cherish the 2 years we've been through. Every moment with you means something to me. Will you marry me, Melissa?”

Mel hugs Kyle so tight. She nods her head. "Yes, yes, yes.." Each yes becomes softer, cover by her choking voice of happiness...

When something ends, it's going to lead to another beginning of a whole new chapter. 


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