There is a polaroid picture that’s framed and sits on my bookshelf. It’s a photo of Maru and I on the day we got engaged, but it’s before Maru knew a proposal was coming.
We’re standing on King Charles Street just across the road from St James’ Park. I’m brimming with nervous energy, and Maru is relaxed and elegant as always. The marble facades loom in the background, and we have the street to ourselves.
Although the polaroid has faded substantially in the past 5 years, I’m glad we captured this “before” moment.