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Memorable Ways To Pop The Question By: David W. Richardson, CSP

My new job as assistant to the president of a large manufacturing form proved to be challenging in a variety of ways, not the least of them my huge attraction to my boss.  He was a dynamic, handsome man with so much energy and enthusiasm it was contagious in the office.

I had only been working for Ron for a couple of weeks when he suddenly seemed to slow down and take notice that I was an attractive woman.  I could just tell by the way he stopped what he was doing and got all flustered when I walked into his office one afternoon that something had just "clicked".  Of course, I didn't pursue it because it's common knowledge that office romances are an invitation for disaster.

Ron, however, being accustomed to great success in the business world, set his sights on me and didn't let up until I agreed to go out to dinner with him.  He was subtle about it and made it a point to ask me when no one else was around, and he was just so darn cute I couldn't say no. 

Our first dinner together was perfect.  He took me to a beautiful restaurant with a view of the city that took my breath away.  And I found Ron's company absolutely wonderful.  We talked and laughed for hours without feeling the least bit self conscious.  And so it began...

Ron and I dated each other for almost a year without anyone in the company knowing of our relationship.  I truly believe that work and pleasure should be kept separate, so it wasn't all that hard to switch from one relationship during the day to the other in the evening.  Both of us were quite content with the situation, or so I thought. 

It was the Tuesday morning before Christmas, and I was rushing to complete a couple of deadlines before I took a few days off for the holidays.  I was in deep concentration when I realized that I could hear music other than the piped-in background noise that was always playing.  I strained to figure out what it was and where it was coming from.  It sounded almost like bagpipes, but why would anyone be playing bagpipes in our office building? 

I went back to work but could hear the music getting nearer and nearer and, yes, I was certain it was bagpipes.  I was determined not to interrupt my work but was forced to when the whole office reacted to the bagpipe player that had just walked off the elevator...Ron right behind him in full Scottish regalia.  I couldn't believe my eyes!

The bagpipe player and Ron proceeded boldly to my desk and stopped right in front of me.  I was so surprised, I didn't know how to react.  And then, Ron took my hand and pulled me out from behind my desk, knelt down before me, and held out a diamond ring that made everyone gasp.  Or, maybe it was the fact that the boss was proposing to his assistant that no one knew he was even dating!  Either way, when Ron took my hand and slipped the ring on my finger, asking me to be his wife, I responded with a thrilled "Yes!"

Memorable Ways To Pop The Question By: David W. Richardson, CSP

Memorable Monday...

Now That's A Prize!

Having dated for five years, Sue knew that it was only a matter of time before Larry popped the question. This particular Saturday afternoon found them enjoying a beautiful fall afternoon at the city zoo.  Excusing himself, Larry went over and bought a couple of sodas, a bag of popcorn for himself, and for Sue, her favorite, Cracker Jacks.

Just like a kid, she couldn't wait to find the prize hidden in the box.  After every handful, she would reach deeper into the box, feeling around for that ever-famous little plastic toy.  All of the sudden, a smile lit up her face...she'd found it.  Shaking the box back and forth while wiggling her fingers inside she pulled the prize from the box, anxious to see what it was.

A look of astonishment came over her face.  This wasn't a toy...no, this was a beautiful diamond ring.  Larry pulled her to him, and as he asked her to be his bride, he carefully slid that diamond ring onto her finger.