The big question on everyones mind is how did I propose. Let me preface this a little bit before we get into it. Keeping anything from Kimi is almost impossible. She should have been a detective with the way she can figure things out and read you (honestly can be a bit scary how right she is at times).
Anyways I had ordered her ring back in January but since it was custom made in Europe it took them nearly 7 weeks to complete it. I managed to keep it from her this whole time. Recently a few slips ups here and there and Detective Sabz was starting to put things together so I had to think fast on how to throw her off.
We had to drop off her brothers car at a body shop to get some work done so she had to come to my house so we could go together. Little did she know that she was in for a nice surprise.
I had gotten up early in the morning and arrange different colored rose petals in the shape of a heart on the tile with plenty of petals around it as well. In the middle of this giant heart were candles that spelled out the words “WILL YOU MARRY ME”. At the bottom of the heart I had printed pictures of us as well as some blank sheets of photo paper mixed in.
As she called me to tell me she is almost there my heart started to beat like crazy. It felt as if it wanted to just jump out of my chest. I waited by the window and when I saw her car coming I thought I was going to lose it.
I managed to talk her into coming in the house by saying I have to take care of something before we left. She walked in and the initial shock after seeing the layout had her in such a state of shock that she began to walk backwards as if to leave. She kept asking me what is this? What’s going on. I literally had to tell her to come and and hold her so she would stay near me.
At this point I was shaking from being so nervous and I could barely talk. Everything that I planned in my head to say was not coming out the way I wanted to. Just looking into her eyes just made me more and more nervous because of the love and desire I had for her.
I began telling her how she is my life, my world, honestly she is my everything. I pointed to the pictures on the floor and told her that they represent some of the greatest memories we have created together. Then I pointed to the blank sheets and told her that those are for the memories I want to create with you as my wife.
I began to choke up and have trouble breathing. Why is it so hard? I went through this a million times in my head. But when you look into the eyes of the woman you can’t wait to marry everything is thrown out the door and you have no chance in concentrating. It’s a feeling that no one can understand until they are right there doing the same thing you just did.
I reached for the ring box and pulled it out in front of her while on one knee. I opened it up to show her an empty box to which she looked a bit dumbfounded and curious. I said to her that I do not believe that a ring should not be given to the person that you love and want to marry in a meaningless box.
The ring should be given with love, devotion and commitment from the heart. At this point I slowly unbuttoned the top few buttons of my shirt to reveal her ring hanging from a necklace far enough down that it was touching my heart. I removed the necklace placed the stunning ring on her finger and asked her if she would marry me.
The answer?
Yes!
*I* would have married you after seeing that.
Jeremy Botter
April 8th, 2008
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!! OMG! wowowowow, i can’t wait to see you both tomorrow. You two are the epitome of love. i wish you both a lifetime of endless happiness. we are really brothers and sisters now! i love you kimi and khalil!
Donna
April 9th, 2008
I’m still in tears!! I couldn’t help the tears that ran down my cheecks as I was reading this!! I am sooooooooo happy for you guys!! Khalil that was the sweetest proposal EVER!! Kimiya joon you deserve it all!! Love ya both, Muah
Maryam Majlessi
April 9th, 2008
i fought back the tears when you guys were telling me the story in person, but now there’s no reason to fight them back… i’ve heard a million proposal stories and none of them come close to this… thank you kimi for making khalil truly happy… we both know he deserves the best and he’s found the best .. wish you guys all the wonderful things life has to offer…. love you both…
Nazbanoo
April 9th, 2008
OMG, congratulations… I wish you all the happiness, success, love, and health for you both.
nazanin
April 9th, 2008
Another one bites the dust!!! haha, kidding.
I knew it! And I knew it even waaaaaaaaaay back when you two were telling everyone you were “just friends”!
I am so happy for you two! Congrats and sending my love!
Vanessa Proctor
April 9th, 2008
OOMMGG…one of the sweetest things evers. I love this proposal stories and this is by far one of my favorite ones!
Raquel
April 9th, 2008
on april 1st, i broke into tears when i heard the good news and my heart was full of joy and blessings, the fact that 2 beautiful people are in love and are getting together makes me happy beside the amazing story of the proposal…
i always knew that khalil was gonna come up with the most amazing proposal…
i wish you guys the best of everything ONLY. may your happiness last for ever <3<3
neda sapar
April 9th, 2008
O.M.G!!!!!!!! MY MOUTH IS STILL OPEN AND ITS BEEN ABOUT 3 MINS SINCE I READ THIS! i am sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo infinately happy for the two of you! You both are precious and are the perfect match! i love you both so much! Congrads!!!
Bahareh
April 9th, 2008
CONGRATS!!!!!! I am so happy for you both!
Dina
April 9th, 2008
Congratulations to u both!!!!
It was such a wonderful news. Wish u both a lifetime of happiness and health and anything u wish for..
Congratulations again
Pegah
April 10th, 2008
Wow! Khalil, you did well! I am so happy for you both! Can’t wait to see you two. Congrats!
Preya
April 10th, 2008
WOW!!! I always knew what an amazing brother I have, but this just topped it off!! I couldn’t be happier and excited for you both. It is the best feeling to see the most important person in my life..HAPPY and IN LOVE with his TRUE SOUL MATE! I love you Kimi for completing my brother and making him the happiest man in the world, and I love you Khalil for being the best brother and loving person for Kimi. I wish you both a lifetime full of LOVE and HAPPINESS!!
Mehrnoosh Ghorbani
April 10th, 2008
I am speechless, so beautiful and meaningful. I wish you both so much happiness.
can’t wait to see you two soon.
Golman Abrarpour
April 10th, 2008
GOOSE BUMPS!!! That was AMAZING — if only my hubby could have done something like that!!! Jenn will now take nothing less for her future hubby– thanks alot Khalil! We are sooooooo happy that you are this unbelievably in love!!! You and your bride to be are a BEAUTIFUL COUPLE and deserve ALL the happiness in the world. WE LOVE & MISS YOU BUNCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jessica & Jennifer
April 11th, 2008
that is such a beautiful story!!!! I’m so happy for you both. yay kimi!
Sonia
April 12th, 2008
awww Iam so happy for you guys…what a nice proposal story that you can share with ur grandchildren…
congrats from bottom of my heart….
Hengameh
April 12th, 2008
Khalil, I have teared up major this Sunday morning reading your fantastic and extremely unique proposal. I think the two of you are a match made in heaven and I love watching the love in both of you. Remember this feeling now, because this is what you will reflect upon when reminiscing over a glass of wine and it is also what you will reflect upon while making it through the challenging times. I love you both very much.
Mahssa
Mahssa
April 13th, 2008
Khalil you are really a unbelievable guy. You have such a big heart. You and Kimmy are wonderful people and I wish you both with a lifetime is happiness and love. I love you all!
Sasha
April 15th, 2008
oh my god!!! khalil you are so sweet and so romantic! i’m so so happy for you guys!
Vala
April 15th, 2008
i love you both!!!! this is so cute
ida s.
April 16th, 2008
okay so i just read this to my mom…. ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm we are both in love with you khalil!!! this is so cute!!!!!! and she almost started to cry!!!!! i swear if i dont find a guy who does something like this for me im gunna kill someone hahaha <3 you both!!!! and we both wish you both the best and happiness and joy forever and we love you both veryy much!!!!! p.s. your getting a really big hug next time we see you!!!!!
ida s.
April 16th, 2008
Congratulations !!!
How amazing and what a proposal !!! Khalil and Kimi sitting a tree… Now you officially know how the rest goes.
Babak K.
April 18th, 2008
Wow it was brilliant.
Congratulations to both.
I really don’t know what to say!!!!!!!!
armin
May 2nd, 2008
Dear Kimiya and Khalil. Congratulations on your engagement. You both know how long I was waiting for this day to happen. I wish you the best of everything in life and I pray everyday for your love to grow more and more.
Kimiya Joon I love you because you are so beautiful, unique, and so much fun to be around. I love you because you make my son so happy. I see how he has a sparkle in his eyes when he sees you. I don’t think think any parent could be happier and proud that I am at this moment and I love you. I am so honored and proud to have you as part of our family.
Khalil, from the moment you were born until now and forever you have been a wonderful son. A son that anyone could wish for. I’m very excited and look forward for all the fun we are going to have this year.
I love you both so much.
Fereshteh Ghorbani
May 14th, 2008
Khalil Joon, from the first day I met you, I fell in love with your looks and personality. I knew both of my daughters were in good hands and trusted you with their lives. I’m so proud and happy that you are officially part of our family. Not only do we love you, but we love, respect, and admire your loving family.
I hope that you continue to surprise and cherish my daughter with the same way you did April 1, 2008. You both deserve the best of each other.
I love you two so much. May you both always be under the shadow of God.
Soraya-"Kimi's Mom"
May 20th, 2008
ok so i just read this to my friend right now… yeah i had tears in my eyes again… wth i swear each time i read this im gunna get teary eyed… im serious when i get married it better be in a good proposal… love you both!!!!!!!
(i knew you guys would get married)
Ida
July 15th, 2008
I know this comes a bit late, but if I had known you were that creative with engagements, I would have hired you to help me with mine…Hitch.
Congratulations on the engagement, and wish you and Kimi a lifetime of happiness!!!
Ali K.
August 21st, 2008
Me again! I just read over this proposal again! How beautiful is love! I wish you both the best as you embark planning your lovely wedding; know that Arash and I are here for you both! I can’t wait to see Kimi in her wedding gown and Khalil in his tuxedo! Love you both so much always!
Donna
September 27th, 2008