3 years and counting...

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I've been in a relationship for more than three years. Before we got involved with each other, we became so close as friends. We really tried to build a strong foundation through friendship. We laughed, gone on dates, told secrets to each other, and a lot of activities most friends do/did. At first, I didn't see him as special for he was just a "pal", a "buddy", just a mere friend that I could count on. One day, he asked me to accompany him to buy some reagent bottles for work because at that time, he worked as a chemist in a paint company. I went there as early as possible so we could finish early. When I called him, I found out that he just got up!!!! I got so ticked off and told him not to see nor talk to me again! I was so annoyed of his irresponsibility! I went home and never talked to him... We were just civil, we never hung out at that time... After four years of not even sending messages had passed. It was ohhh quite long. My other friends and I went hiking near their hometown. And just our luck, there was no water source! We didn't take a bath, the water we had in our bottle was just enough to dampen our lips (and if you're too thirsty, a shot would do). One of my friends suggested that we go to his house so we could take a shower, eat lunch, drink plenty of water and take a rest before we go home. So we did... I felt different at that time! Seriously, I don't fall in love easily.. but at that time, my heart beat! and it beat fast! I told a friend that I'm starting to like him! *giggles* To make the long story short, I initiated to talk to him again. I would encourage him by sending e-mails about friendship, etc. He appreciated it and responded so nicely. He would ask me out on a date, we spent time with each other, he exerted effort in accompanying me home when he lives 2 hours away from my place. I'm starting to feel a deeper like on him.. It's intense! Although the feeling was good, the situation was tough! One of my friends also liked him but she was already involved with someone else. I was so concerned that she would get hurt if I continue what I feel for my "best friend". I asked her for a talk. We did. It was tearful but we totally understand each other although she was still hurt. I couldn't blame her for acting that way since they (my best friend and she) liked each other before. It was a great talk indeed but it really tearful!!! After a few months, he asked me on a date again... This time, it's different. I felt like there's something big to happen that night. He called me and made sure that I would come with him tonight. That night, I was shivering! He turned his lap top on, then I saw the message I sent him a few months back.. He just edited the message itself... He was expressing his love, how he appreciated me for bringing back the friendship, for encouraging him, and so on. He was behind me holding a bouquet of flowers with some friends! I got surprised! I felt numbed! ha ha ha! He knelt down and said... "(My name) I love you so much. Will you be my girlfriend?" and OHHHH!!!! It was a great feeling! I said, "Yes!".. It's official! ^^, Now, 3 years had passed, we still enjoy each other's company, we laugh, we cry, we talk a lot, we are involved deeply with each other now...even our families! I'm so grateful that God blessed me with such a MAN. A man who loves me deeply! The road may not be as smooth as how we always expected it but I'm happy to walk through the path of rough road with him guided by a loving God.. We're not married yet but I'm hoping and praying that God's plan for our relationship be stronger 3 years and counting....