Key to My Heart

It was a total coincidence. I've been secretly in love with Audrey Hepburn for yearsssss (who doesn't right?) and Chean never knew it until recently, to be more precise, I mean this August. Ya, we've known each others for 13 years yet there's so much more to explore each and every day, like I just found out that he likes Chai Tea so much, so much more than doubleshot Mocha, and he actually not so into Dim Sum but eggs benedict instead.

I mean that's part of the beauty of falling in love with the same person over and over again, because each time when you notice something different than what you perceived, it feels like a nice little surprise and you learn to know him a little better along the way, vice versa. And another fringe benefit of keeping a relationship also means you'll have tons of splendid anniversaries to celebrate...

Now, back to the coincidence I mentioned early on...

August 11, 2011 marked a real significant milestone in our love journey; it's the 10th anniversary, but we didn't celebrate this most anticipated day together. I was in M'sia and Chean was working in the States. So I spent the whole August 11 doing nothing but working on the wedding VIPs list; fortunately, I managed to squeeze some time to immerse myself into the world of the famous classic movie "Breakfast at Tiffany", well, to at least get the romantic feelings of love, although alone. Since it was kinda a-spur-of-the-moment thing, I took my sweet time and only called Chean after the movie, around 4-ish in the midnight.

"Happy 10th Anniversary," I said, and we started the daily report thingie. Maybe he sensed that I was trying to cover the sadness in smiles, he told me he does prepare something special as a little surprise for me. In fact, he just picked up the 10th anniversary gift at store that day. "What are you getting me? Tell me now and it'll still be a surprise, I promise." Of course he didn't buy that idea... But he shared me the little surprise eventually (see, persistence rules), and I burst into tears as soon as I heard him say the words... Tiffany & Co.

It's not the luxurious jewelry that made me cry, it's the sheer coincidence that touched me. I mean, your boyfriend was there, in the flagship store, picking the jewelry for you while you were watching "Breakfast at Tiffany" alone on the other side of the globe. His jaw dropped too as soon as I told him that. There's an old Chinese saying that goes: 身无彩凤双飞翼，心有灵犀一点通 (Having no wings, I can’t fly to you as I please; Our hearts at one, your ears can heart my inner call).

It just couldn't be more beautiful, could it?





A few weeks later, he flew home and presented this to me physically...












"I've got you many gifts before but never the gold necklace. This one, with the crown key pendant, I hope you'd allow me to unlock the hidden garden in your heart, to fill it with loads of happiness and uncountable unforgettable moments, but most of all, I want to begin a new life journey together with you and only you... from now on, till my last breath." He then wore the necklace around my neck, and sealed it with a kiss on my forehead.





The little blue box is just super magical, I never asked for one yet I own more than one. And each of them grands me a very enchanted moment, captures the timeless romance, and reminds me forever of life's happiest time. I think, every girl deserves a piece of classic tale from Tiffany & Co, like Audrey Hepburn.



Joy & Peace,
Bev