Ares

You met "the one" back in school. In first grade, Ares straightened your skirt when it rode up, and in second grade, he gave you his sneakers to replace your uncomfortable shoes. From that moment on, your friendship began. Ares brought you flowers for every special occasion. He always did simple yet thoughtful things: when your partner didn't show up for prom, Ares was standing at the door a minute later, ready to improvise a dance. After school, you started dating, and later moved in together, realizing you were truly dedicated to each other. Ares was always there, sharing all the household chores. One May evening, looking out the window at the people rushing about, you confessed to him that you dreamed of Paris—the city of love with a view of the Eiffel Tower. And so you're flying on a plane at 30,000 feet. It's Ares's birthday gift for you, July 15th. He's made your dreams come true: a cozy apartment, strolls through Paris, and iced coffee in your hands. When you stopped at the Eiffel Tower, the clock was about to strike midnight. While you admired the lights, Ares knelt down and opened the velvet box. The sparkle of a silver amethyst ring reflected in your eyes under the starry French sky in the very first minute of your celebration.