Two Years Later, The Shocking Truth About His Handcrafted Anniversary Gift Finally Came Out

Published on 12/10/2020

It is a given that you would want to get your loved one the best present. Many people would spend a lot of time in the mall or online searching for the perfect gift. On the other hand, it might even be more special if you take the time to make it yourself! This is a story about a man who decided to do that when his first anniversary with his girlfriend was coming up. His gift was partly store-bought, although he also made parts of it. We can tell that he was a sweet guy, but the truth was that the present had been hiding a huge secret all this time! For two years, the recipient did not know anything about it…

He Gave Her A Necklace For Their Anniversary But It Was Hiding Something The Whole Time

Two Years Later, The Shocking Truth About His Handcrafted Anniversary Gift Finally Came Out

The Couple In Question

An Australian couple is the focus of this story. Terry and Anna have been together for a year and wanted to celebrate the first year of their relationship! Let us backtrack a little.

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The Couple In Question

The Couple In Question

For four years, the two of them had been nothing more than friends. It was a good thing that they realized they were perfect for each other. Both of them felt lucky to have each other. They had met their match at long last.

Celebrating A Year Together

What did they plan to do for their first anniversary? Terry planned to give his girlfriend a gift that she would love. Besides, he had a plan in mind.

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Celebrating A Year Together

Celebrating A Year Together

He decided that the best thing to do was to make something for her! He might not be the most creative person out there, but it was the thought that mattered.

He Made Her A Necklace

He planned to make a necklace for her! This was not going to be easy. For one thing, the task required a ton of time and hard work.

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He Made Her A Necklace

He Made Her A Necklace

Despite everything, Terry managed to finish it by himself. After he was done with this, he went to the store to buy a chain. The next step was to combine the two parts!

Made Of Tasmanian Wood

He made the pendant using Tasmanian wood. The high-quality timber is typically used for panels, cabinets, furniture pieces, and smaller objects.

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Made Of Tasmanian Wood

Made Of Tasmanian Wood

What makes it so good is the fact that it is close-grained and hard. This means that it doesn’t degrade right away and lends a dark and satiny color to the piece.

A Secret Inside

You should know that he spent a lot of time working on it. All the while, he prayed that she would appreciate all of his efforts.

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A Secret Inside

A Secret Inside

However, she had no clue that it was hiding a huge secret. He actually slipped something in the necklace as he was making it! The truth only came out a couple of years later.

Their Anniversary Dinner

But what was his plan for the big day? That night, they went out for dinner. It was his chance to give her the gift that he worked so hard on.

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Their Anniversary Dinner

Their Anniversary Dinner

At first, he was nervous. Was she going to like the homemade necklace? He knew that she was picky when it comes to clothes. It would have been sad if she did not end up liking it.

A Huge Surprise

After they finished their meal, Terry handed her the gift at long last. How did Anna feel about the handmade present?

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A Huge Surprise

A Huge Surprise

He was clearly nervous since his hands were slightly quivering while he retrieved the piece from the pocket of his coat. The only thing that he could do at the time was to hope for the best.

Her Reaction Comforted Him

Anna might not have liked the present, but she loved it! There is no denying the fact that it was a lovely piece.

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Her Reaction Comforted Him

Her Reaction Comforted Him

However, what really set it apart was that he took the time and effort to make it for her. She was shocked to hear that he would do such a thing. Terry was also relieved to hear this.

She Felt Loved

It was truly amazing that he would do such a thing! This show of affection moved her.

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She Felt Loved

She Felt Loved

Anna put the necklace right away and hardly ever took it off from that day on. Even though she normally wore it, she did not know about its secret. She did not once think that it was anything more than a necklace.

He Kept It A Secret

Who would guess that your boyfriend hid something inside his gift for you? When it did, it was time for them to make a big decision.

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He Kept It A Secret

He Kept It A Secret

Terry took this route since he knew that this was the best way to keep it out of sight. The plan worked, but it was only a matter of time before the truth came to light.

A Constant Fear

He had been worried that she would figure it out earlier than he would have liked.

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A Constant Fear

A Constant Fear

He knew that it would lead to a huge fight if he did not get the timing right. There was no way he could hide it forever, but he was waiting for the best possible time to reveal it to her.

Her Friends Noticed It

Anna liked the necklace a lot. We are not surprised to hear that she showed it to her friends for this very reason.

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Her Friends Noticed It

Her Friends Noticed It

Terry was scared, however, since they might unwittingly find out the secret. It would be all right if it stayed on her neck. However, a problem might arise if someone grabbed it a little too hard!

Through Video Calls

She wanted to show the necklace to her pals who were living abroad as well. This was made possible via video calls.

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Through Video Calls

Through Video Calls

Anna did not set up the call just so that she could show it off. It was meant to be a simple chat, but everyone would always notice that she was wearing it. Clearly, her friends were observant!

Her Best Friend Was Overseas

Anna had a good friend by the name of Sofia. Sadly, she left the country a couple of years ago and now lives far away in Scotland.

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Her Best Friend Was Overseas

Her Best Friend Was Overseas

The two women missed their best friend but made sure to stay in touch. They always called one another at least once a month. Sofia and Anna liked to catch up in these moments.

She Kept Wearing It

Anna refused to stop wearing the necklace no matter what. Terry was just glad that it did not look like he had been caught just yet.

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She Kept Wearing It

She Kept Wearing It

He also felt relieved after her friends got used to the necklace. After that, no one wanted to inspect it anymore. He just hoped that things were going to stay this way for a while.

No Matter Where She Went

As a matter of fact, she did not take off the necklace unless it was necessary for her to do so! Aside from that, Anna liked to wear it in a way that would make it visible to everyone.

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No Matter Where She Went

No Matter Where She Went

She kept it on even during trips to the gym, pool, or beach. We can take this to mean that she appreciated the gift that her boyfriend made for her. In this family photo, you can see that she had been wearing it on that day.

Their First Big Trip

After some time together, Terry and Anna wanted to go on a vacation. In fact, this would be the first time that they would go away together.

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Their First Big Trip

Their First Big Trip

The two of them enjoyed traveling, although they did not always have time to do so. We can see why they were so excited about it. But where did they plan to go?

Her Fear Of Flying

The truth was that Anna hated flying. The good news was that Australia was full of places that they could visit without getting on a plane.

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Her Fear Of Flying

Her Fear Of Flying

She wanted to go to local destinations, so this was doable. On the other hand, Terry would have liked to travel somewhere further but agreed to her condition.

They Took The Bus

They picked a destination that they could reach through a bus ride. The two of them did not want to stay in a single place for a long time.

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They Took The Bus

They Took The Bus

Instead, they wanted to go on a road trip and hit as many spots as they could! Anna and Terry wanted to go to places that they had never been to before.

The Couple Had A Blast

It was a great trip. The couple had been happy. They made a lot of lovely memories together during their time away.

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The Couple Had A Blast

The Couple Had A Blast

This only made Terry feel even more certain that she was the one for him. However, he had to deal with the necklace’s matter before he could take the next step with Anna… What now?

Time For Another Trip

Both Terry and Anna had a lot of fun on their holiday. But the entire time, he was full of fear and guilt about the secret of the necklace.

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Time For Another Trip

Time For Another Trip

After all, he could not put it off for the rest of his life. There was only one way to deal with it. He had to tell her the truth soon, but he found it hard to go through with it.

He Wanted To Go Abroad

Terry failed to bring the truth to light for a long time. The following year, they agreed to take another trip together. How did Anna feel about that?

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He Wanted To Go Abroad

He Wanted To Go Abroad

They both liked traveling and wanted to see the world with each other. It was a bit different this time around, however. He wanted to take a trip abroad.

She Agreed To It

Even though Anna was still scared of flying, she wanted to make Terry happy. That is why she agreed to his proposition.

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She Agreed To It

She Agreed To It

They talked about the places that they could visit. One thing was for sure: they would not go anywhere that he had already been. Terry wanted to explore a new place with his girlfriend!

They Would Be Reunited At Last

He was not the only one who got to call the shots. Anna wanted to see friends that she had not seen in a while. He did not mind.

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They Would Be Reunited At Last

They Would Be Reunited At Last

This was her incentive, an attempt to conquer her fear of flying. Terry was more than happy to grant this request of hers. Soon enough, they found the perfect destination.

Finally Deciding On A Destination

Terry and Anna made up their mind. They were going to Scotland! On top of that, Anna could not wait to be reunited with her best friend.

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Finally In Scotland

Finally Deciding On A Destination

He had never been there before, so it was his chance to explore the United Kingdom. We are glad that the two of them reached an agreement about where to go.

He Needed To Tell Her

But the truth was that he had something up his sleeve. Terry knew that this was the best time to inform Anna about the secret of the necklace.

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He Needed To Tell Her

He Needed To Tell Her

This was his chance to come clean with the love of his life. There was no time to waste. If he did not take this opportunity, who knows when the next one would come?

At The Airport

There had been close calls. Terry occasionally worried that he would be unable to keep quiet about it. But Terry was nervous about the security check.

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At The Airport

At The Airport

At last, the two of them hopped on a plane together for the very first time. He was worried that the airport staff would detect what the necklace was hiding.

Going Through Security Check

He could not rein in his panic at the airport. After all, what would he tell Anna if the security staff asked to take a close look at the necklace?

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Going Through Security Check

Going Through Security Check

That would spell the end of his plan. He let out a sigh of relief when this scenario did not come true. It was just a routine security check. No one batted an eyelash at them.

He Got Lucky

It was a good thing that nothing strange took place during this part of the trip. Terry took this as a good sign.

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He Got Lucky

He Got Lucky

He told himself that he should simply focus on having the time of their lives on the trip. But as we all know, things rarely go according to plan. It is impossible to predict the future, after all perfectly.

Waiting For The Right Time

Terry had a plan in mind. He wanted to pull off a trick during the trip! He waited for hours on end to get the right opportunity to do so.

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Waiting For The Right Time

Waiting For The Right Time

How was he going to get the hidden object from the necklace without Anna noticing? It was going to be tricky, but he was starting to get desperate.

How To Retrieve The Necklace

For two years, the object had stayed in the necklace with no one realizing the truth. For one, Anna always wore it no matter what she went.

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How To Retrieve The Necklace

How To Retrieve The Necklace

Terry wanted to retrieve it from the necklace, but it was tough to pull off what he had in mind. It was not easy for him to find the opportunity he was waiting for.

It Was Now Or Never

It was a good thing that there was an opening for him in their plans. He knew that it was still risky, but he had no other choice.

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It Was Now Or Never

It Was Now Or Never

Terry thought that the best time to do this was when they visited the caves in northern Scotland. He weighed the pros and cons, ultimately deciding that it was worth it.

They Were Both Excited

We will get to that later. For now, let us talk about the destination before anything else. The two of them could not wait to see what the cave was like.

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They Were Both Excited

They Were Both Excited

You see, both Anna and Terry had been waiting for this part of the trip. This was on the top of their lists when they were planning their Scottish getaway.

It Would Change Everything

His nerves were getting to him as they were on the way to this destination. Terry knew that the plan would affect the relationship, bigtime.

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It Would Change Everything

It Would Change Everything

Of course, he wanted the best scenario to take place. There was no way to tell what Anna was going to say about it, so he nonetheless tried to keep his expectations low.

He Had An Odd Request

Terry knew that it was time once they reached the caves. What was going on? But what did he do once she handed it over to him?

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He Had An Odd Request

He Had An Odd Request

Anna was surprised when Terry asked her to take off the necklace all of a sudden. She had no idea what he was trying to do, although she did acquiesce.

Breaking It Open

To her utter shock, he pulled out a pocketknife. She could only gape at him in shock. Why on earth would he do such a thing?

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Breaking It Open

Breaking It Open

This only made her feel more worried, but her eyes widened when he broke it apart and handed the remnants to her. He knew just how much she adored this piece of jewelry!

She Could Not Believe It

She immediately felt furious with him. How could he do such a thing to her treasured item?

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She Could Not Believe It

She Could Not Believe It

She asked if he was pulling a sick prank on her, but she finally figured out what was going on when he gave it back to her. The necklace was now split in half, so she could see what had actually been inside all this time.

There Was An Engagement Ring There

Anna could not believe it. Had there really been an engagement ring inside the pendant all this time? She looked at Terry, who was already down on his knee.

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There Was An Engagement Ring There

There Was An Engagement Ring There

Everything about it came as a total shock to her. It had been a rollercoaster of emotions, after all. Once the truth dawned on her, she screamed in delight.

How She Responded

She did not suspect an engagement ring inside the necklace even though she wore it every day. Anna was happy to give him the answer to his question: “Yes.

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How She Responded

How She Responded

” Terry was glad to hear this, and they shared a kiss. In reality, she had been waiting for a proposal for a while now. Even so, this completely exceeded anything that she ever imagined.

The Truth Dawned On Her

This is not the end of the story just yet. Once Anna digested what just happened, the reality hit her. “Wait… it’s been in there the entire time?!

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The Truth Dawned On Her

The Truth Dawned On Her

I could have lost it, you idiot!” she told him. Terry explained that he was certain she would be careful with it. We are glad that he had been correct about that.

Sharing The Good News

This is the first time that we have ever heard of a proposal like this! It would not have been possible if there was no trust between them.

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Sharing The Good News

Sharing The Good News

They later shared the news with their loved ones. You are looking at a photo of Anna with her parents, who were glad to hear about it. They knew that Terry was a good man.

They Are Still Blissfully Happy

Anna did not expect any of this, which only made the entire situation even better. According to her, it was the best proposal that she could imagine. He made her feel like the luckiest woman on the planet.

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They Are Still Blissfully Happy

They Are Still Blissfully Happy

We are glad that the two of them found one another since it is clearly a match made in heaven. It was impressive that he made the gift on his own, but it is even more amazing that he had the presence of mind to hide the ring inside of it. Folks, this is the right way to propose to the love of your life!