Meryl & Chandan

It all started right under Meryl's nose. Chandan told Meryl that they were invited to a wedding on a Friday afternoon at Tavern on the Green. Meryl, gullible as she is, believed him. Although... as there was no invitation, she asked many questions. Chandan refused to answer them and just told her to wear a nice dress.

Friday arrived. Meryl came directly from work where she had changed into her party attire. Arriving at Tavern on the Green, Meryl checked her workbag and told the coat checker she was here for the wedding. The coat checker didn't respond, but Meryl didn't think much of it . Making her way through the restaurant in search of Chandan and the party, she found neither. Meryl walked to the entrance where she spotted Chandan wearing a tuxedo accompanied by 2 horses (one white as used in Indian weddings, and the second chestnut, Meryl's favorite). Meryl, stunned and speechless walked towards them. Chandan, beaming, took her hands and calmly said, "Pick one." They rode up and down the Central Park bridle path, Chandan in his tux trying to stay on his horse, and Meryl trotting in her stilettos. As they ended their ride, Chandan led Meryl to The Pond where a gondola and gondolier were waiting. By this point, suspicious, Meryl began scanning Chandan's pockets and saw a box. Much to Meryl's dismay Chandan remained calm and collected. The gondolier dropped them off at Bethesda Fountain, where Chandan took Meryl to where they had their first date. There, Chandan proposed. Ecstatic Meryl said, "Yes!" But the surprises continued. Meryl's sister, Dara, friends Katherine and Justin, Push and dog Harley suddenly appeared out of nowhere. Chandan then announced to Meryl she had 2 days off from work (with her Supervisor's permission), and they would be going on a trip of her choosing. There, they decided to go to Mexico for the weekend. But more surprises were still in store.

There was dinner at the Loeb Boat House where Chandan's and Meryl's parents were waiting for a family dinner. Meryl, really into this day, wanted to continue celebrating, but first Chandan needed to go back to the apartment to change. And there waited another big surprise! Meryl opened the apartment door, and all of their friends were waiting for a catered cocktail party and to wish them well. What an unforgettable day!