I Can't Believe You're Mine "Our Story"

Everyone has their own story to tell. Whether it's a romantic, adventure, or horror, It's yours! Just like Romeo and Juliet, people enjoyed great romance and stories. Everybody wants to feel some of that romance and reading romantic stories are often way to quench that thirst.

What is your story? Some of our friends might have heard about how my husband and I met, but I believe none of them have known the very detail of it. So here is ours...

October 14, 2017 when I first saw Rian (my husband). I was working as a Teacher for the full-time missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the Philippines. That moment I was assigned to teach/train missionaries from Indonesia. Unfortunately I couldn't teach my students without any help of a translator since I can't speak the language. I got so lucky the MTC (Missionary Training Center) hired him. He is one of the best translator I have met throughout my entire teaching experience. At first I was a little bit hesitant to talk to him, or to create any connection between the two of us (so we can work together smoothly) because he seemed very reserved (that's my first impression of him) but as we worked together as teaching companions we became very good friends. Then we got to be more comfortable sharing about our own stories and realized we both have the same visions about life. I also began to understand about my first impression towards him. Rian and I had the same situation, both were trapped into a "no way to go anywhere" relationship because of peer pressure we didn't know how to get out. He seemed to hate the world and felt so empty with his life. We became really closed and even started to bully each other. He wasn't the same person I thought he was from the first time we've met. He is genuine and loved his family so much! I wanted to keep him as my good friend.

We Saved Each Other

After a month he had to leave the Philippines because the missionaries' training was done. We spent time together with other friends before he left. The same day before he had to leave a confession was made, we fell for each other yet we decided not to entertain that feelings since we both were in a relationship. We separated hopeless but the communication continued. On the same week my ex-boyfriend and I decided to end our relationship. It wasn't easy yet I was feeling so light afterwards because I finally decided things on my own without thinking what other people might say. I decided not to tell Rian about it and encouraged him to make it work with his girlfriend. Not knowing they have ended up their relationship as well. Another month has gone and he told me that he broke up with his girlfriend a little while ago and I confessed the same. We decided to heal each other's first and to be careful with our decisions. I turned him down many times yet we believe the more we ignored it the more we realized we needed each other.

Love and Action

December has passed yet both of us are still trying to forget each other's feelings until one day I decided to know him better and his culture. With my father's permission I went to Indonesia (for the very first time) to visit and learn more about where he's from. He picked me up at the airport with a bouquet of flowers with teddy bear. I feel so welcomed and was so relieved to see him ( I honestly missed him yet I was so in denial). I stayed over at his grandma's house (few blocks away from his house) and met his family.I fell involve with them especially with his mothers love and care. He did a great job introducing me to his culture and showed me around. I only have 4 days (Including the arrival) to stay since it was only on a short vacation.

"It's a Yes!"

The day before I left Indonesia, he took me on the top of a very beautiful hill. We climbed up a bamboo tower where we can see the view better. We had a very meaningful conversation, then a few minutes later he asked me the magic question that will change our lives together. "Will You Marry Me?" it took me a few seconds before I said something. It wasn't the answer of his proposal right away but another question "why marriage right away, we haven't dated that long yet?" I felt like I was sweating like crazy. I know for myself that I love him and I have known him enough but still it seems so fast. All doubts and worries were on my mind until he said a very sincere words that gave me comfort. That was " I have never been sure in my life, I don't want you to be my girlfriend but to be my wife, my eternal companion". I know right there that he is the one. I was trying to hold my hears and responded to his question "Of course!" then he asked again "Is that a YES?". Yes it is a YES!

The Beginning of Eternity

After the engagement it wasn't easy because just like me they were surprise too. But once you found the right one for you, you know it and you can feel it. No on else can decide who are you going to marry. Two months later, March 21, 2018 with the support of our family, we got married in the Philippine Cebu Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saint. It was one of the most memorable days in my life. We moved to Hawaii shortly after our wedding and started our married life there. Rian and I are married for over two years now and counting. We have a beautiful daughter Kailani and she is gorgeous.In marriage life, it is not always a sunshine. However if we put our relationship in the center of our marriage, there is surely a rainbow after the rain. A colorful and beautiful life. I am happy to be married to such a wonderful man who loves God more than me. The Lord has truly guided me to him and him to me. I am so happy that we both saved each other from our pasts and chose to be together for time and for all eternity. He is my best friend and my companion. I am a happy wife!

Today June 4, 2020 he is celebrating his 27th birthday with me and Kailani. Whenever I ask him what's his wish for his birthday, he would always say "To make you happier each day". Now, I want him to know and the whole world that HE IS MY HAPPINESS. He is the one who makes me happy everyday and I still can't believe HE IS MINE.