jev's own story of what happened a year ago

June 21, 2008
To my:
Dearest Mamine
Listen to my story
I'm in my room right now
Here it goes

The weather is so cold. The rain never stops. I could clearly hear the rain's tictac as I'm lying here in my bed. Familiar isn't it? The same weather as last year when we first met. Let me recall...

Exactly a year ago, I was alone... Walking on the streets of Cagayan de Oro with a heart as cold as the weather. I felt so weak inside... well, perhaps due to the weather. I missed the fire inside me for quite some time already. I kept myself busy with the things that I am fond of; trying everything just to feel a bit of burning sensation inside. I badly need it! The zest! The will to do things with marks of joy and fulfillment. As I waited for the day to end, I invited a newly acquainted friend of mine for a "make-up" dinner treat. (What i will narrate next would be the best thing that happened in my life. So I hope you will bear with me). My newly acquainted friend told me that she had a friend with her. Well, it didn't matter. So, I went to our meeting place at C-Prompt Internet Cafe. When I opened the door and step a foot inside the cafe, I felt strange. I didn't know why. Then, I saw a very familiar girl sitting beside the door. Familiar as I have said because I've noticed this girl since my freshmen years at Xavier University. I find her so adorable and attractive, she always catches my attention every time she passes by. On that very moment, I felt a blazing aura that out blazed mine. As she was introduced by our common friend, wow! I never felt that kind of feeling before. I was able to distinguish the difference between looking at her in a distance and when she was in front of me. "Jev, si joan akong barkada", as my friend introduced. I felt as if I was so small and the girl was on the top of the world. But alas! For almost 3 years of wanting to know her, I finally did. I gave her my smile and she gave me a blunt one. Hahaha! Then, she started complaining because she was hungry and we decided to eat at Mom's Corner. When we arrived at the restaurant, we had sensible talks. We smiled, laughed and I even stared at her. Knowing a bit about her and about her past, I questioned myself, how a sweet young lady could have a painful past. Then I told myself, "how I wish I could have a girl like her. " The one that could love me so dearly, so sweet. After almost an hour, she can feel her tummy rumbling already (hehehe). Her attention was diverted back to the hunger she felt and complained because our orders weren't served yet. She badly needs food, doesn't she? hehehe. At last after the long wait, our dinner was served and ate it. After diner, we had another round of talk. During our dinner, I was able to witness the beauty behind her smiles. A lot more gorgeous woman. After a couple of minutes, we decided to leave the restaurant. Surprised to hear, she treated us at Park Cafe for a cup of coffee to warm up the night.

She kept on teasing me to her friend. Surprisingly, she said "Hala! Basin sa ako ka kay letter J raba ako ex...Aw dili diay kay R naman diay ako hilig." I felt good when she said the first line but then dismayed upon hearing the second. hehehe! Few more talks. Just in time when the rain stopped, we parted ways and went home. When I arrived home, her friend told me to text her. I love the way we texted that time which came to a point wherein I wasn't able to reply to her friend's messages.

My night with her was so great! I was able to feel a bit of ignition inside me. It seemed that the fire was starting to grow. I was happy for at the end of the day, I was able to find the igniter who would bring back the fire of my life...

This was the beginning of our story that exactly happened a year ago...

Happy Anniversary My Dear Joan Marie Salahid

You are the reality of my ideals. You are all I need. You are the best that I have. We will grow old and be with each other for the rest of our lives.

I love you so much my dear angel!

- Jev Verula