For more than 26 years, I have waited for that moment to come. And finally, it has happened. And I am forever greatful to the One above who wrote the best love story I could ever imagine...
Joseph and I met last October in the office. I was doing my usual orientation to new hires during Fridays and as usual, during those times it's either I look wasted or I look like someone who just woke up (had a short nap. hahaha! ganun talaga). I can still remember where he was seated. It was very unlikely but of all the people I orient every week (with at least 40 people inside the room), he was the one I can clearly remember where he was seated. Mimi introduced him to me after the orientation. So, sya pala ang kapalit ni Ms. Anne..
The days went by and I just treated him the way I treat other men in the office. Friendly but cautious...
One day, when I had to show a video from a phone to everybody and he was standing beside me (almost my back), I felt something strange. I just shrugged it off because I was not open to dating any man from the office. But I really felt he had something for me.
The next day, Tito Jundee asked me to come over the office of Sir Ronnie. Inside my boss' room were Ms. Les (Joseph's boss), Sir Ronnie, Mimi, Jundee, Mhai and Joseph. Joseph, out of nowhere, then confirmed his feelings for me. I just laughed out loud. I can't believe that someone would propose to me in front of our bosses!
He wasn't stunning or remarkable or crushable, but I have to admit, I liked his physique (yeah boy!). Then he repeated his "eksena" again on Monday - proposed and laid out his intentions to me in front of my boss. Since then, I knew this person was for real and that he's darn serious about me. We started the courtship that day when he accompanied me at the Labor Office. He then escorted me home.
He was someone different from the rest - very honest, realistic, God fearing and conservative. Sa bahay sya nanligaw. And he met with my family, laid out to them his intentions for me. Wala nang ganyang lalake ngayon. Nangharana pa sa office!!
And I was amazed of the similarities of our values and upbringing. It wasn't hard for me to like him. He is sweet and caring.
But then, I had my hesitations. Could this be for real? What if he just wants me as a trophy like some men? What if he just sees me as a challenge?
Baclaran church was where I started to pray for a lifetime partner. And God answered my prayer. This is the man He has given me. I knew then the moment I saw him walk inside the church to hear mass with me.
I got more than I asked for - I got the best gift this Christmas. I have someone who loves me so much. And I have learned to love him too. I got an angel.
He is my first boyfriend. And I am his first girlfriend. Who would have thought we will meet?
God writes the best love stories. And this is just the beginning....
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