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Because of the strict no-office-romance rule, I kept my love life totally under wraps for ten years. During those ten years, I lifted him through his darkest moments, cared for his parents, and even got pregnant with his child. On our ten‑year milestone, the company retreat happened to fall on the same day. Out of nowhere, my usually quiet boyfriend turned heads and announced he was about to propose to his "beloved." Everyone stared at me, eyes wide with surprise and envy. Just as happiness threatened to overflow, he dropped to one knee—not for me, but for my best friend—holding out the ring.