It’s a given that you’d want to get the best present for your loved one. Many people spend time in the mall or online searching for the perfect gift. However, if you take the time to do it yourself, it may be even more special! This is a story about a man who decided to do that when his first anniversary came up. His gift was partly store-bought, though he also made parts of it. We can say he was a sweet guy, but the truth was, all this time, the present had been hiding a huge secret! The recipient knew nothing for two years…
This Woman Was Overjoyed When Her Boyfriend Broke Her Necklace, And Here’s Why
The Couple In Question
This story focuses on an Australian couple. For a year, Terry and Anna were together and wanting to celebrate their relationship’s first year! Let us backtrack a bit. Both of them have been nothing more than friends for four years. They realized it was a good thing that they were perfect for each other. They both felt lucky to be with each other. They had met their match at long last.
The Couple In Question
Celebrating A Year Together
For their first anniversary, just what are they planning on doing? Terry was planning on giving a gift to his girlfriend that she would love. He decided that making something for her was the best thing to do! He may not be the most innovative individual out there, but it was the thought that mattered. Besides, he had a plan in mind.
Celebrating A Year Together
He Made Her A Necklace
He planned to make her a necklace! It wouldn’t be easy. First of all, the task took a lot of time and hard work. Terry managed, despite everything, to finish it by himself. After that, he went to the store to buy a chain. The next step was to combine the two parts!
He Made Her A Necklace
Made Of Tasmanian Wood
He made it with Tasmanian wood. Typically, high-quality wood is used for panels, cabinets, furniture and smaller objects. The fact that it is close-grained and hard is what makes it so good. This means that it does not degrade immediately and gives the piece a dark and satiny shade.
Made Of Tasmanian Wood
A Secret Inside
You ought to know he spent a great deal of time working on it. He prayed all the while that she would appreciate all of his efforts. She had no clue, though, that he was hiding a huge secret. Actually, as he was making it, he slipped something into the necklace! Only a couple of years later did the truth come out.
A Secret Inside
Their Anniversary Dinner
What was his plan for the big day, though? They went out for dinner that night. It was his chance to give her the gift he was so hard at working on. He was nervous at first. Would she have liked a homemade necklace? He knew that when it came to clothes, she was picky. If she did not end up liking it, it would have been sad.
Their Anniversary Dinner
A Huge Surprise
Terry finally gave her the gift after they finished their meal. How did Anna feel about the handmade present? Because his hands trembled slightly, he was clearly nervous when he pulled the piece out of his pocket. At that time, he could only hope for the best.
A Huge Surprise
Her Reaction Comforted Him
Anna may not have liked the present, but she loved it though! The fact that it was a lovely piece is not to be denied. What really made it stand out, however, was that he took the time and effort to make it for her. She was shocked to hear he was going to do something like that. Terry was relieved to hear this as well.
Her Reaction Comforted Him
She Felt Loved
It was really wonderful that he would do such a thing! She was moved by this show of affection. Anna immediately put the necklace and barely removed it that day. Even if she usually wore it, she didn’t know the secret. She thought it was nothing more than a necklace.
She Felt Loved
He Kept It A Secret
Who would have guessed your boyfriend had hidden something for you inside his gift? Since he knew that this was the best way to keep it out of view, Terry took this route. The plan worked, but before the truth came to light, it was only a matter of time. When it did, it was time to make a big decision for them.
He Kept It A Secret
A Constant Fear
He was worried she would have figured it out sooner than he would have liked. He knew that if he did not get the timing right, it would result in a huge fight. There was no way he could hide it forever, but he was waiting to reveal it to her at the best possible time. Otherwise, his plan would fail…
A Constant Fear
Her Friends Noticed It
Anna loved the necklace a lot. We’re not surprised to hear that she showed it to her friends for this very reason. But Terry was scared, because they might unknowingly discover the secret. It’d be all right if it stayed on her neck. A problem could arise, though, if someone grabbed it a little too hard!
Her Friends Noticed It
Through Video Calls
She wanted to show her pals, who were also living abroad, the necklace. This was via video calls made possible. The call was not set up by Anna just so that she could show it off. It was meant to be a simple conversation, but everyone would always notice she was wearing it. Her friends were obviously observant!
Through Video Calls
Her Best Friend Was Overseas
Well, Anna had a good friend named Sofia. Sadly, a couple of years ago, she left the country and now lives far away in Scotland. The two women missed their best friend, but they made sure they remained in touch. At least once a month, they always call each other. In those moments, Sofia and Anna liked catching up.
Her Best Friend Was Overseas
She Kept Wearing It
No matter what, Anna declined to stop wearing the necklace. Terry was just glad it didn’t look like he had just been caught. After her friends got used to the necklace, she felt relieved too. No one wanted to inspect it after that anymore. He just hoped things would remain this way for a while.
She Kept Wearing It
No Matter Where She Went
She didn’t actually take off the necklace unless it was necessary for her to do that! Besides, Anna liked to wear it in a way that would make it visible to everyone. She kept it on even during trips to the gym, pool or beach. We can take this to mean that she was appreciative of her boyfriend’s gift to her. You can see in this family photo that she was wearing it on that day, too.
No Matter Where She Went
Their First Big Trip
Terry and Anna wanted to go on a vacation after some time together. Although they did not always have time to do so, the two of them enjoyed traveling. Actually, this would be the first time they were going to leave together. We can see why it was so exciting for them. But where were they planning on going?
Their First Big Trip
Her Fear Of Flying
The truth of the matter was, Anna hated traveling. The good news was that Australia was packed with places to visit without getting on a plane. She was trying to go to local destinations, so it could be. Terry, on the other hand, would have liked to travel further, but agreed to her condition.
Her Fear Of Flying
They Took The Bus
They have chosen a destination that they can reach by bus. Both of them did not want to stay in one place for a long time. Instead, they wanted to take a road trip and hit as many places as possible! Anna and Terry wanted to go to places they had never before visited.
They Took The Bus
The Couple Had A Blast
It was a terrific trip. The couple were happy. During their time away, they created many lovely memories together. Only this made Terry feel even more certain that for him she was the one. However, before he could take the next step with Anna, he had to deal with the matter of the necklace… What now?
The Couple Had A Blast
Time For Another Trip
On their vacation, both Terry and Anna had a lot of fun. But every time, he was full of fear and guilt over the necklace’s secret. He couldn’t put it off for the rest of his life, after all. After all, he couldn’t put it off for the rest of his life. There was only one way to deal with it. Soon, he had to tell her the truth, but he found it difficult to get through.
Time For Another Trip
He Wanted To Go Abroad
For a long period of time, Terry failed to bring the truth to light. They agreed to take another trip together the following year. Both of them liked to travel and wanted to see the world with one another. However, it was a bit different this time around. He wanted to go abroad. How did Anna feel about it?
He Wanted To Go Abroad
She Agreed To It
She wanted to make Terry happy, even though Anna was still scared of traveling. That’s why she agreed with his proposition. They talked about the places they would be able to visit. There was one thing for sure: they would not go anywhere he had been before. With his girlfriend, Terry wanted to explore a new place!
She Agreed To It
They Would Be Reunited At Last
He wasn’t the only one to have the shots called. Anna wanted to see some of her friends she’d never seen before. This was her motivation, her effort to overcome her fear of flying. Terry was more than pleased to accept her request. He didn’t mind that. He didn’t mind that. Soon they found the perfect destination.
They Would Be Reunited At Last
Finally Deciding On A Destination
Terry and Anna had their heads on straight. They would go to Scotland! Never before had he been there, so it was his chance to explore the United Kingdom. On top of that, Anna could not wait for her best friend to be reunited with her. We’re happy that both of them have reached an agreement on where to go.
Finally Deciding On A Destination
He Needed To Tell Her
The truth, though, was that he had something up his sleeve. Terry knew it was the best time to tell Anna about the secret of the necklace. This was his chance to come clean with the love of his life. There was no time to waste. Who knows when the next one is coming if he doesn’t take this chance?
He Needed To Tell Her
At The Airport
There have been close calls. Occasionally, Terry worried that he could not keep quiet about it. Finally, for the very first time, the two of them hopped on a plane together. But Terry was nervous about the safety inspection. He was worried that what the necklace was hiding would be detected by the airport staff.
At The Airport
Going Through Security Check
He couldn’t rein in his panic at the airport. What’s more, what would he say to Anna if the security staff asked for a close look at the necklace? That would signal the end of his plan. When this scenario did not come true, he let go of a sigh of relief. It was just a routine check for security. No one batted an eyelash at them.
Going Through Security Check
He Got Lucky
It was a good thing during this part of the trip that nothing strange took place. This was taken by Terry as a good sign. He told himself that he should simply concentrate on the trip to have the time of his life. But, as we all know, things seldom go according to plan. After all, it is impossible to completely predict the future.
He Got Lucky
Waiting For The Right Time
Terry’s been thinking of a plan. During the trip, he wanted to pull off a trick! Without Anna noticing, how was he going to get the hidden object from the necklace? For hours on end, he waited to get the right opportunity to do so. It was going to be tricky, but he was starting to get desperate.
Waiting For The Right Time
How To Retrieve The Necklace
The object had been in the necklace for two years, with no one realizing the truth. Terry wanted to get it out of her necklace, but it was hard to get what he had in mind. For one thing, Anna was always wearing it no matter where she went. It wasn’t easy for him to find the chance he’d been waiting for.
How To Retrieve The Necklace
It Was Now Or Never
It was a good thing that there was an opening for him in their plans.Terry thought that the best time to do that was to visit the caves in northern Scotland. He still knew it was risky, but he didn’t have a choice. He weighed the benefits and the drawbacks and decided that it was worthwhile in the end.
It Was Now Or Never
They Were Both Excited
Later, we’ll get to that. For now, before anything else, let us talk about the destination. You see, for this part of the trip, both Anna and Terry were waiting. When they were planning their Scottish getaway, this was at the top of their lists. They could not wait for the two of them to see what the cave was like.
They Were Both Excited
It Would Change Everything
As they were on the way to this destination, his nerves were getting to him. Terry knew the relationship would be impacted by the plan, big time. He wanted the best scenario, of course, to take place. There was no way to tell what Anna was going to say about it, so he tried to keep his expectations low anyway.
It Would Change Everything
He Had An Odd Request
Terry knew that once they reached the caves, it was time. Anna was surprised when Terry suddenly asked her to take the necklace off. What has been going on? Although she did acquiesce, she had no idea what he was trying to do. But once she handed it over to him, what did he do?
He Had An Odd Request
Breaking It Open
He pulled a pocket knife out, to her utter shock. This only made her feel more concerned, but when he broke it apart and handed the remains to her, her eyes widened. In shock, she could only gape at him. Why would he do such a thing on earth? He knew how much this piece of jewelry she adored!
Breaking It Open
She Could Not Believe It
She felt angry with him immediately. How could he have done something like this to her treasured item? She asked if she was being pulled by a sick prank, but she finally found out what was going on when he gave her back. Now the necklace was split in half, so all this time she could see what was inside.
She Could Not Believe It
There Was An Engagement Ring There
Anna couldn’t believe it. Was there really an engagement ring inside the pendant all this time? She glanced at Terry, who was down on his knee already. Everything about it came to her as a total shock. It had, after all, been a roller coaster of feelings. She screamed in delight once the truth dawned on her.
There Was An Engagement Ring There
How She Responded
Though she wore it every day, she did not suspect that the necklace was a ring of engagement. His question was answered with pleasure by Anna: “Yes.” Terry was pleased to hear this and shared a kiss with him. Actually, for a while now, she has been waiting for a proposal. Still, compared to anything she had ever imagined, it was entirely better.
How She Responded
The Truth Dawned On Her
This is not yet the end of the story. Once Anna had digested what had just happened, she was hit by reality. “Wait… it’s been in there the entire time?! I could have lost it, you idiot!” she told him. Terry explained that he was sure she would be cautious about it. We are glad he was right about that.
The Truth Dawned On Her
Sharing The Good News
This is the first time we’ve ever heard of such a proposal! If there was no trust between them, it would not have been possible. Later, they shared the news with their loved ones. You are looking at a photo of Anna with her parents, who were glad to hear about it. They knew Terry was a good person.
Sharing The Good News
They Are Still Blissfully Happy
None of this was expected by Anna, which only made the entire situation even better. It was the best proposal she could imagine. He made her feel the luckiest woman on earth. We’re happy that they’ve found each other, as it’s clearly a match made in heaven. It was amazing that he made the gift alone, but it’s even more amazing that he had the presence of mind to hide the ring inside. This is the correct way, folks, to propose to the love of your life!
They Are Still Blissfully Happy