my home, my honey and I's future home

we dream of making love on a moonlight night on a boat

we dream of watching the moon rising from the water

my honey and i dream of walking down the beach on a full moon night

evolution of the relationship

Our Story (Honey and His Angel)


Our story begins on August 4, 2010 when Rene, received my reply message for his message to me at match.com. It was August 5, 2010, Philippine time. I didn't know that Rene had messaged me a month ago. We had no unlimited internet at home that time and I seldom log on the net. The previous message he sent me was automatically deleted by match.com after it expired a month after. Rene thought to send me a second message and if I will not reply to it then,  he will assume I'm not really interested. He didn't know that I didn't receive his previous email and had no idea someone was sending me a message. But the second time, I got curious over the site and I have received and read his message at that time.

Upon reading his message, I was excited and thrilled so I immediately made a reply. After a few days, he answered my message and then on we constantly exchange messages. After a while, exchanging messages in match.com was  no longer enough for us. So, we decided to continue talking using YM. I gave my yahoo ID, and he gave his also. And so, that's start our daily talks through YM.

On the 5th day of our daily chats in YM, I informed him that I already had a plane ticket for Manila which was bought before we met in match.com with my colleague, a nurse also, Mylou Dae. We're going to Manila to apply for Saudi Arabia as staff nurses. We had schedules for exam and interview in the Ministry of Health of the Saudi Embassy in Manila.

He was sad upon knowing this. And suddenly the unexpected happened and suddenly told me, he likes me and he thinks he's in love with me. And he wanted me not to go to Saudi and instead, get married with him. I was shocked for it was only our 5th time chatting in YM. I paused and I said, all my life, the only thing that matters to me when it comes to finding a man is that, that man would deeply love me and I would deeply love him in return. And I asked him, if you really really honest to goodness love me, I will give us a chance. And he promised me that he will come home and formally proposed to me on December of 2010. I hold him on that promise and I promised that I'll wait for him to come home which he scheduled on December of  that year,before any of my plans regarding Saudi will be put into action.

As for the plane ticket I told him, I couldn't do anything about it cause it was a nonrefundable, nonrebookable, non transferable ticket for it was a promo fare. Since, Mylou Dae and I had an agreement to go to Manila together and we made that before I met Rene, I had to come with her to Manila. But because of Rene, I had no plans to take my exam and go to the interview in Saudi Embassy anymore. My feelings for Rene has been growing day by day as we continue to talk daily in YM.

I stayed in Manila from September up to December of last year. As agreed with Mylou Dae and I, I went with her on her interviews and exams for Saudi without taking my scheduled interview and exam. I am so drawn to Rene by now all my heart and thoughts are only for him. Our relationship though not yet official for I stick with my principle that I will save my revelation of my love for him until the time we personally meet but Rene went ahead and told me "i love you" everyday because he told me, he can't help himself. Our relationship became deeper and deeper every day as we never miss a day of talking. We talked long hours especially during his day offs.

As November came and December became nearer and nearer, Rene had to tell me the sad news to. That due to misinformation, he can't come home on December. He had scheduled his leave at work and he had to undo it and had to work on December because he can't come home. At first, I was rational enough and accepted it. But after a while of thinking, I feel I was disappointed with him and was so sad, especially I was so excited to meet him. I wanted to tell him that over the months we communicated daily, I learned to love him and he has become a part of my life. He managed to occupies the best and biggest part of my life. I can't wait to tell him that in person finally and then the sad news. I cried hard for a whole week. I can't talked to him without crying and he had called me several times and tried so hard to reach out for me. I was heartbroken.

But after a week of crying, asking God for guidance, my love for him reigns and I opened my arms and accepted what happened. We had a good talk. And I told him, inspite the  fact that I waited several months already for him to come home, I came to accept that he can't come home for christmas to be together with me. So, we made another plan and he promised me, this time, he would come home. So, we set the schedule and he will come home on February of 2011.

Before that happened,  I had bought a plane ticket for him for the christmas vacation to my hometown. I can't cancel it for again for it was a promo fare. Sadly, I called and cancelled his flight which was supposedly with me. We both had christmas gifts for each other and we just said, we'll keep it when February comes and he will finally come home. As for me, I'll go back home and wait for him there.

To further reassure me, he sent me money for me to buy tickets for us again. This time, the flights were scheduled all for February. For me from Tacloban to Manila to meet him there, for the both of us from Manila to Tacloban to attend the town fiesta at his sister's (Leah) house, and for him, from Tacloban to Manila in going back to the US. All now have exact dates. I'll meet him in Manila on the 9th of February at 6PM. We'll both come home to Tacloban on the 11th of February very early in the morning at 5AM in time for the fiesta at his Sister Leah's place. Then, the next day we'll go to Cebu as we previously planned to visit and then be back to Tacloban and go to my hometown, Hinunangan and stay there for 5 days and back to Tacloban for his departure back to the US. Everything is now set and all I have to do is go home, celebrate Christmas holidays with my family and wait for February.

On the 8th of February 2011, his plane arrived in NAIA at 11PM. He paid someone to use that person's cellphone to call me and happily informed me that he had arrived safe and sound. We had an agreement before that I'll wait for his call throughout the night until he'll be able to find a way to contact me. I was so relieved and thankful to God for his safe arrival. I prayed 9 days novena for his safe trip home to meet. me. At last, he's here already. I was praying all night long for him. And our prayer was answered. I was also preparing for my trip to Tacloban early the next day for my flight to Manila.

I arrived in Manila Domestic Airport, Terminal 3 at around 6pm in the evening. We had texted each other back and forth all the time I was traveling except of course when the plane took off. He was already in the airport even before the plane took off at Tacloban Airport. With him was Dexter de Villa, his first cousin from Paranaque. We planned to go visit his ailing Auntie Shouny, Mom of Dexter in Paranaque and eat dinner there.

We also agreed that I have to ask for ID from him when we will meet. As I came out the arrival area, I saw a lot of people over the waiting area. I opt to go straight to the waiting area where there were a lot of chairs so I could seat down and text or call him of where I was.

When I called him, calling Dexter's number of course, no one answered. I called several times and became worried that he might not be there. The phone continued to ring but no one answered. Then, 2 guys got out from the crowd who were waiting and going straight toward me while the phone i'm calling was still ringing. I was thinking, why didn't he answered if this two guys are Dexter and Rene.

Then, they came nearer and I immediately recognized Rene wearing a blue T-shirt and jeans. While Dexter came and stand at my back. Rene smiled at me, and I thought I need the code first which was the ID, of course. I asked for the ID outright and he seems to be rattled by my demand. He gave me his  Driver's license ID from the State of California. I scanned through his picture there and his complete address. I said that's better and I took my PRC license and gave it to him. He didn't even read what's in it. He just look at my picture and that's it. He gave it back to me.

So, I stood up and said, so where are we going. Rene said, we're all going straight to his Aunt Shouny's house. Dinner was already served and ready waiting for us.So, we went out the airport door. Dexter had no idea where to go. And I asked the guard where can we  get a metered taxi. The guard pointed a place to me and off we go. While walking I was like thinking "where is the kiss and the hug he promised me". So, I stopped and they both stopped too. And I said, "hey, what's wrong,hmm? Why are you speechless and where's the kiss and hug you promised me?" And then, he smiled to me, a big smile, he laughed out loud. and even Dexter, laughed secretly and he gave me a big hug. And told me, he loves me.I am in heaven.

Inside the taxi, he asked me if he can kiss me. And I said, "I thought you would never ask." We kissed, long and hard. We seem can't stop kissing. Dexter was so silent on the front seat. We hugged so tight and we both said " I miss you. At last." We kissed the whole trip to his Auntie Shouny's house. We can't get enough of each other.

He introduced me to His Auntie and Uncle. Another first cousin and we had dinner. I remembered we ate: sinigang na bangus. There was bananas but I was embarrassed and too excited to ask for one. Rene was so caring and he kept on giving me fish and rice. He got me a glass and pour me water. I felt so special. The whole time of his vacation, he always see to it that, I ate and that he kept on serving and putting food on my plate while were eating. I love him more and more and more and more each day.

After that, we got a taxi going to our hotel. The whole trip, we never stopped kissing. We missed each other so much. We can't wait to arrived in our hotel. The taxi driver was not familiar of the hotel and Rene had to direct him.

We arrived in our hotel around 10pm.I had to unpacked and took a shower. While Rene was doing something on his own too. We can't believe that finally we're here. We've met. And by the way, I wasn't able to stop my self and told him I love him with all my heart and soul, inside the taxi in going to the hotel. I love him so much. Meeting him just proved and intensify my feelings for him. I feel like saying " finally I'm home free".

I had some errands to do while in Manila. I had to have my nephew's PSP fixed at the computer repair shop, buy a USB connector for my sister, all in Robinson Faura. He was really patient and ecstatic just being there looking at me looking at him. I brought him to my favorite restaurants and let him taste the food I love. He loved them too. We have a lot of things in common, one I discovered was food to my delight.

Early the next day, early in the morning around 2AM in the morning, we need to go to the airport for our flight was 4AM. I was exhausted and he was also. He had two big luggage, I can't believe it. They are heavy like they are full of rocks. I want to travel light. He told me, he still can carry my own luggage. What! But carry he did. Wow. He insist on. He just wanted me to be in charged with the tickets and all those procedures airport people want.

He placed a bottle of mouthwash, well, that was "my mouthwash" turned into "our mouthwash" into my handcarry bag because he insisted he needs to wash his mouth every once in a while, hehehe. Everything seems to turn into "ours" basically. The bottle of mouthwash was seen on x-ray and that I need to check it in. I went to the check-in counter and was told to claim it on the airport at Tacloban. That was my assigned task and I love our teamwork.

It was my first time to be introduced to a family of my boyfriend. Though I never had several boyfriend. He is my second boyfriend. His family is very friendly and very nice. It was fiesta day, so expect a lot of relatives coming in. I was introduced to everyone. Both Rene and I are not feeling good, we had upset stomachs due to eating at a carenderia (small restaurants at the side of the street) and him having it bad for drinking the tap water. I was so worried sick of him. I was afraid he would be dehydrated. I bought him good for 7 days metronidazole for the bacteria and restricted him eating too much fried and fatty foods. No dairy products and increase oral fluids, lots of them. Soups were best and they had enough of those. He went to the toilet like 6-8 times a day I'm worried sick. While me, I visit the toilet like 3-4 times a day. We're in a mess. But that doesn't stop from enjoying every moment together.

At night, I massaged him to sleep. He's tired and sleepy from  all those diarrhea and meeting his relatives. They are a bunch of great people.I'm doing exactly my role in life, being the nurse. And I love every moment of it. I kissed his eyes, his cheeks, his lips after my ministration. I look into his face unguarded by sleep for like forever. I love him so much, this kind, caring, selfless, humble person. Who can't love this man. He is everything I wanted on a man. My dream man.

In Cebu, we had the time of our lives. The first thing we visit, Sto Niño Church. It was a Sunday. We attended mass. I told him beforehand, that the church is always full during Sundays and Fridays. And that, we might have to stand for the whole mass which would last about an hour. I asked him if he's okay with it. He told me, he doesn't mind. I love him for it. So, we attended mass. And indeed we were standing the whole time and no complaints from him. He seem to be enjoying the mass and was amazed I kissed his cheek and said "I love you" during the "peace with you". It is the tradition of our family to kiss each other during "peace be with you". A sign of love and united family in the eyes of God. He is part of my family now. 

I lighted candles for us in front of the image of the Child Jesus, praying for His blessings and continues support to my family. I said thank you for the gift of love unexpectedly given to us. It is a very rare and precious gift we would cherish and take care of. I asked for forgiveness for all the sins we committed everyday. I asked for guidance and strength to bear the long separation and prayed for faith. I prayed for safety for Rene and to the whole of my family and his family. And I said that we (Rene and I) love and praise His name forever.

Every morning, Rene would go down the hotel and go across the road to buy buko juice, his favorite. We both love seaweeds and even during mornings, he will bought those and bring back to the room. We always eat inside the room. He will order coffee with cream and sugar while I drink hot water. I don't drink coffee. Coffee is free in the hotel, so we order for two coffees but I would not use mine, so, he can have it later of the day.

He love my enthusiasm during eating. I love to take my time and savor every taste and flavor of food. He often eat a large meal, while I eat several small snacks all through out the day. We searched all the stores, malls of Cebu for "eng-bee-tin hopia" and a slimming coffee ordered by his co-worker. We were not lucky with the slimming coffee.

We spent valentines day in the hotel, thinking, there would be so many people on restaurants and bars that it will be so crowded to enjoy with. We scheduled our date the next day. On that early morning of Valentine's Day, he woke me up with the ring. I was really surprised, ecstatic and speechless. What a wonderful morning, to be awaken by such a very endearing proposal. It was like a dream coming true. I said YES right away.

He wanted to have our picture taken in the studio. So, before going to our dinner date we'll be having our picture taking at Picture City in SM, Cebu. I was wearing black, he was wearing gray polo shirt. But after getting our pictures, he wanted to buy a black shirt to match what I was wearing. So, off we go to the store and search for the black shirt perfect for him. I chose a black shirt for him and it was like it was made for him. It fits him perfectly. Back to the studio and took another picture. And now, it was of his satisfaction and mine. 

We had dinner at the Mr. A located on top of the mountain overlooking the city. The city lights were so beautiful it captures our heart. The place was also very quiet, not so many customers, halleluiah.The waiter told us, the other day (Valentine's Day) they were so full, others were waiting for tables to be vacant. Whew! Wise decision. Now, we can enjoy the night without so much noise and distractions. Our table was even situated outside and with candle lighting. Very romantic. We ordered, sinigang seafoods, sisig, and I forgot the other one. He ordered wine while I ordered my boring drink, water. And for dessert we ordered banana split. We would have ordered " tiramisu" but it was not available.

the world is more beautiful to live in when you finally found your destiny

true love,destined by God will find it's way to you. that what has happened to us.
we compliment each other. he filled what's missing in me and i filled the void inside his heart.
we love each other soooo much and we pray together as one couple.
though he is so far away, we communicated like we're living together in one house.
my family and his family supports us all the way. that's the sweetest thing.
i love him dearly. he is my whole life. and i'm his world,heart and soul.
when he came home, I met his family and he met mine. it was the best two weeks of my life.
i introduced him to all the beautiful things we always do at home.i even let him chose his own star. so, when he'll go back home he'll just gaze up on a starry night and look for his star and mine. my star is the orion's belt and for his, he chose the head of the orion. we composed the orion constellation. my niece star is the brightest star right next to the orion, while my little nephew's star is the foot of orion. my eldest nephew's star is the north star. my honey, is already part of my family.
i made "food for the Gods" for him because he told me,he had never eaten it before. and i thought he missed like a fourth of his life for not having able to eat it yet. so, i made two and i let him ate like a half of the pan and i ate the other half,hehhe. while the rest, i let my nieces and nephews ate it. my darlings.
i brought him to all the places to have a good time in our place. i brought him to all of the swimming attraction, falls, sliding river,island hopping and to native restaurants and videoke bar. we had a good time, and we loved each other more and more each day.
 God will always watch over His children. I will always honor and praise Him for He is kind and merciful.
I offered all our endeavors in life to Him. and may we serve Him forever until our last breath.