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Sometimes when I'm almost to surrender,
then I'd stop and I'll remember.
I have you to save my day.
* I Have You (The Carpenters)
I met Waltz on my first job after graduation. On my first week, when
we haven't even met nor been introduced, the people at the office would curiously stare and ask,
"Are you Waltz's sister?" I was settled in answering a curt "No," if I wasn't asked more than
three times in a day! Soonafter, when another stranger would ask the same question, my reply
eventually became an exasperated "Who's Waltz?" Ahahaha!
I don't remember the first time we finally met, but what I do remember is that when we did, we
both said, "Ikaw pala ang kapatid ko!" I honestly did not see the strong resemblance that people
are noticing. But he did strike me as a very kind person, so I guess being "related" to him was
not so bad at all.
As fate would have it, we eventually worked on the same team. That time, I had a boyfriend,
and Waltz had eyes on my close friend (also our officemate). He courted her, and I acted as his
tulay (go-between). I would accompany him as he bought his gifts for her, and I would egg
him on in his ways of pursuing her. Sadly, the girl did not accept his proposal, and that ended
their courtship. I, on the other hand, had started to have problems with my own relationship until
eventually, we called it quits. It was during this time that Waltz and I became closer, sharing
varying moments from complete silence to inane laughter.
During this time, our officemates were again noticeably curious. This time, however, the question
was changed to, "Kayo ba?" (Man, talk about incestuous relationships. Ahaha!).
For awhile there, the truth is, I was in a situation where I think there was something more than
friendship between us, but I was just too cautious to even begin thinking about it. I have always
looked at Waltz in a special way, but it never crossed my mind that he might like me. The friendship
we have built made us extra hesitant to reveal our emotions towards each other.
But God had another plan, that which is more beautiful than the friendship we already have. When he
told me his feelings, it wasn't exactly the most romantic story to tell. During dinner, I was nibbling
at my pasta, when he held my hand and said, "I Love You." I thought he said, "I Have You," so I nodded
(I thought he was telling me about his favorite The Carpenters song -- ahaha! Moron!). He tried again,
and said, "Star, I love you!" I heard it right, this time, and my golly, I was so shocked!
Many months after, we made it official and we eventually became a couple. On that one fine day when we
told our office friends, they were unbelievably happy. I never imagined we would receive so many
emails that day, saying "Finally!" And my Mom -- oh, my dearest Mommy! When I introduced Waltz as my
boyfriend, her unabashed reply was, "So when's the wedding?" Oh dear, she likes him, I don't need to
guess.
And to seal our love that beautifully transcended our friendship, Waltz and I wore our promise rings.
Who would have thought that in four years time, we will be wearing our wedding rings next?
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