Franek and I went on vacation last year . We chose the island of Mauritius .

We departed from Warsaw and had a transfer in France . The flight from Warsaw to France lasted 2 hours . We had a 30-minute delay and were stressed that we might not be on time for the next plane . We had 1 hour to change planes in France . When we landed , we had to run to be punctual . It was a huge airport . We had to go by bus for 20 minutes to reach the departure point. Luckily , we got there on time!

The flight from France to Mauritius took 11 hours . It was tiring . We landed at 5 am and went to pick up our travel suitcases . Suddenly, we heard our names and surnames announced over the sound system . We were asked to come to the information point . There we found out that our luggage had been packed onto the next plane . We were informed that the airport staff would deliver our things to our hotel around 2 pm .

We picked up our rental car and went to our rented flat with only our carry-on suitcases . I had flip-flops , swimsuits , and body gel . We took a shower and a nap . We got up and waited for our things . We got impatient when 2 pm passed . Franek sent a few messages and called the airport staff . Then Franek reserved a table at a restaurant . We were hungry and didn’t know whether to wait or go to eat . We decided to buy bread and returned home .

Franek, usually quiet , was nervous and kept going out to the balcony with his phone .

I asked him if he wanted to go to the swimming pool on the top floor . At first , he declined but later agreed . The pool was wonderful , and we relaxed .

We returned home and were waiting for our stuff again. I wanted to go to the restaurant , but Franek changed the reservation to a later hour . I lay down and fell asleep .

I heard Franek's voice and woke up . He said , " We have to go to the restaurant because it’s late ." I put my shoes on and followed Franek. I didn’t know what kind of restaurant it was. I realized we were heading to the beach . I thought we would eat in a place with a sea view . Franek was using his phone all the time. He doesn’t often behave this way . I was sure he was worried about our bags . Franek told me to stay in one place . A stranger came to us . Franek greeted him and gave him some money . That man was a local resident . His complexion was dark , and he was East Indian . Franek took my hand , and we went to the beach . I saw a tipi . It had beautiful decorations , smaller lights , and candles . We sat down on a white blanket and pillows . We had a low table suitable for sitting on the floor with wine and snacks . There were plates , glasses , and flowers on the table . Everything was in pink , white , and gold colors . I loved it, and Franek knew it.

The sun was setting , and there were very few people .

We were looking at the amazing sea and sky . He took a piece of paper from his pocket and read about his feelings for me. He was stressed . He took out a ring and asked me if I would become his wife . I said yes . Then we were having dinner and looking at the beautiful view .

There was a car near us , and other people were having a barbecue . They turned on romantic music and stayed quiet . It was kind . One girl came to us and asked if it was an engagement . She was excited and congratulated us .

We returned home around 9 pm . The airport staff came with our travel suitcases around 10 pm .

I had been wearing sports clothes the whole day and didn’t have any make-up on. Franek loves me however I look , but he knows that I like to look perfect . He apologized that I couldn’t have prepared for such an important day .

I replied that it didn’t matter to me. I was so exhilarated to have spent such a fabulous evening with my gorgeous man .