My Love Story: Countless Chances Part I

A/N: Please do not read this post if you haven't read the previous two chapters. For your easy reference, you may click the link below :-)

Chapter 1 - My Love Story: The Beginning

Chapter 2 - My Love Story: The Start of Countless Chances

December 31, 2012

9:00 PM - Preparing for the New Year's Eve. Everyone is busy while me, looking at my phone smiling because we had a time for each other to talk about things and what our plans for the upcoming year. Again, it was fun and I don't want to end that happy moment.

10:00 PM - While everyone is busy for the new year's eve. I was one of the coordinator of our family reunion at the same time exchanging of gifts. Been busy and didn't notice her texts.

11:30 PM - At last, I already finished. Doing all the stuff for the new year's celebration. I can feel that everyone is excited most especially my little cousins. Can't help but to feel excited also.

11:49 PM: A text message coming from her saying "Happy New Year Bhe :-) May you have a very bountiful year ahead, a happy life with me and more love to share. I love you" - then I replied to her the same thought with the same mood. It was a fun New Year for the both of us.

January 1, 2013

10:00 AM - I woke up very late. Then seeing all of her sweet messages. Then texted her if I can come to her parent's house. Then she said yes.

10:26 AM - When I came to her parent's house. Her parents was not around. We're all alone. Silence makes the atmosphere more interesting yet making me feel like something's gonna happened. We are on their dining area, eating the food she prepares for me. She's very caring and sweet. That smile, it makes me feel like a real man. I want to kiss her. I want to hug her. Then a sense of romance comes to my body and let my hand extends up to her face. That very special moment.

10:33 AM - I was shocked when bunch of children (my church mates) catches my eyes and attention. That romantic moment slowly fades. Going back to our normal position. We are laughing because we know what just happened to us. Then I just smile at her. One way saying "I love you very much".

4:00 PM - When I decided to go home. Leaving her a warmth smile. Loving her is the most beautiful thing that happened to my life. She's my life now. That's why I wanted to uplift my career because I wanted to give her the best life she really deserved. I know, everything might change in the future but as of now, I wanted to love her, the best way I could.

~The day ends. But my love her will never fades.~

January 2, 2013

5:00 AM - When I needed to pack up my things because I needed to go back to Cagayan de Oro. It was really hard for me but I have to, I need to. Because it's the only way for me to have a better life. As I hear my father calling me because we really need to go. I felt like I'll be leaving them for a long time and don't know when will I came back.

5:06 PM - When I came across Jocilia's house. Hoping that I can see her before I finally go but I think they're still sleeping. Then I just left. Sadly.

6:30 PM - I just left the office. Finally got in my boarding house. Put my bags, sit on my chair, looking at the ceiling. Silence is slowly killing me. Then I just realized that I haven't checked my cellphone yet. 8 Missed Calls and 10 Messages. Coming from a single familiar number. Jocilia.

6:48 PM - Immediately called her. I apologize for not taking all of her call but she understands. That's what I like her the most, she easily understand.

7:30 PM - When we ended our conversation. And now. I missed her more. I felt like killing inch of my happiness. But still, don't have a choice. It was a very lonely night for me :-(

3 Months After. . . .

April 2, 2013

6:00 AM - I received a call from unknown number. It was a long distance call. I immediately answer the phone, wishing that a familiar voice may registered into my ear but there's isn't. I can hear a slang voice of a woman from the other line. Then I remembered my friend from Texas, she's the one calling. She asks me if I'm doing fine and she also asks me if why I didn't went online for almost 3 months already. Then I replied to her with a monotonous tone. We ended our conversation with a very big smile on my face as she tells me that she missed me a lot and wanted to talked to me everyday.

11:00 AM - When I noticed that Jocilia is calling me. I took up the phone and talked to her but it ended with a frown on my face. "She's talking like a child again" - I told myself. By the way she just turn 18 years old that time, so what should I expect? But hey! by the way for 3 months, we've had a not so good communication that's why there are really times that I felt really irritated once I hear her childish tone. But still I love her.

12:30 PM - Just finish my lunch at office. An unfamiliar receive calls tone from my phone began to ring. As I looked at it, it was my Skype. A named "Jamie" was on the screen. It was her!. An exciting feeling crawls upon my body. I press the accept option. Then we started a great conversation.

6:00 PM - After work. I received a call from a long distance number again. I know this is Jamie then I accept the call and there she is! That smooth and relaxing type of voice. It just catches my attention. And the start of a friendship that makes me feel relax when me and Jocilia is not in good terms. 

My Love Story: The Start of Countless Chances

November 23, 2012

A/N: Please don't continue reading this if you haven't read the First Part :) The link below will take you to the first part of "my love story" :) 

My Love Story: The Beginning

6:30 PM: It was a heartbreaking scene for me. I feel lost and broken. That guy on the line, I wanted to kill him. But I just pause and understand the situation, then I gave up. Dropping that call wont never relieved the pain but I need to moved on. 

8:00 PM: Her number flash on my screen. My tears kept on rolling to my eyes. But still, I accepted her call. 

            "Hello?" - she greeted me with a soft voice 

            "Oh! It's you then! How was your day with your BOYFRIEND??!" - I greeted her with an angry tone

            "Sorry" - she replied

            "Nothing to say sorry :-( , it was your decision then, I am just ONE of your BOYFRIEND, if you feel that I'm useless, then you can leave me like this" 

              Then I ended the conversation.

9:17 PM: An unknown number. I immediately picked up the phone. An unfamiliar woman voice from the other line. Immediately I asked: "Who's this please?"

                "Hi, this is Jocilia's Friend" - she replied in a very soft voice

                "Oh! What makes you call? To explain on Jocilia's side. Don't bother anymore. I understand" - I replied in a calm tone

                "No! Ahmmm, actually Yes" - her shaky voice tells me that I need to hear the other side

                "Alright, I will give you time to talk" replying her with a very relax tone

               "I just want you to know that I was there when Jocilia is trying to explain to you on the guy that you talked a few hours ago. But I guess, you didn't let her explain" - that words somehow hit me because I do, really , didn't give her a chance to explain. That was the truth.

               "Why should I let her explain? It was obvious! She cheated on me. She has a boyfriend and I don't need any explanation to that. I'm not that stupid!" - some strong voice is coming out through my mouth

               "No! It's not her Boyfriend. Believe me! That was our classmate, someone who has a crush on Jocilia but Jocilia didn't bother to Entertain him" - her explanation continues as if she's the lawyer

               "Yes! I really don't believe you"

               "Please. I know it hurts you so bad but I'm telling the truth"

               "Alright. Let's just say, I'm buying that words-of-mouth. Then how did that guy get the phone from her? It's just so simple, she agrees to it and she knows that the guy is using the phone"

               "Yes. She knows that the guy is using the phone and she knows that the guy called you. But there's a deeper reason why she just let the guy do that"

               "Then tell me now! I don't want to wait for another lie"

               "She's. Afraid" 

               "..........." then silence begun to interrupt.

               "Hey! Still there?" 

               "Ye. . .ah, Yeah! What did you just tell me again?"

               "She's Afraid"

               "Afraid of what?" 

               "You know that Jocilia is still 17 right? Her parents still don't know that she already has a boyfriend. And if they are, Jocilia will be dead. Did you get what I mean?"

               "Yeah! I clearly understand what you mean but. .why does she needs to say "YES" to me that moment that I courted her, when she still not have the permission to have a boyfriend yet?"

               "I think Jocilia will be the one to explain that to you. But for now, I just wanted you to know that it was not her boyfriend"

End of our conversation. . . .

November 24, 2012

7:00 AM: When I just heard my mother calling me because we need to do something important. I immediately jumped from my bed. It was a bad morning for me. I was tired. I only have few hours of sleeping. And I was heartbroken. 

7:30 AM: Hoping that I can receive any message coming from her. But it was in vain.

7:45 AM: Still waiting for her message. . . .

7:50 AM: Still waiting maybe she calls me. . .

8:00 AM: Tears began to fall. As I waiting for her text. 

4:00 PM: I went through my grandparent's store and wanted to buy something. My day was totally ruined. I don't know what to expect. And as I already brought the snacks for myself. I saw her from a distance. I wanted to talk to her, I wanted to ask her the truth, I wanted to. . . .bring her back to me. Just like the last time. But I rather not. . .and need to face the truth. .the truth of being cheated and the truth of being broken. .

9:00 PM: I received a text message. It was from her. But it breaks my heart more as I read her text message saying: "I'm really sorry :-( ".

I already don't know what happened next. Because the last time I remembered. I was lying . . .

CRYING :-(

December 5, 2012

6:30 AM: I woke up with a very big smile on my face. Because I realize, I already moved on. Thanking God for everything He done to me and thanking everyone who always there to support me ~ through prayer.

8:30 AM: While eating. My phone rang. Hurriedly press the "accept" option. Then a familiar voice started to registered on my ears. 

                "Gelie Babes!" - as I greeted the woman in the other line

                "Lan :) How are you?" She asks me with a very joyful voice

                "I'm good :) How about you?" I replied to her

                "Well, still okay"

                "By the way, what makes you call?" as I asked her with a surprise tone

                "Lan! My boss wanted to hire a Reservation Officer. Are you willing to accept it?"

                "Really? That's sounds cool. When is the Interview?"

                "On Saturday. Can you come?"

                "Sure! Please give me the address"

                  After giving me the complete address and some instructions. Our conversation ends.

December 8, 2012

1:00 PM: I called my parents to give them a good news!

December 10, 2012 - Start of Something New

Side Note: I was hired in Wow Camiguin Travel and Tours. It was a fun experience at the same time I learned to finally get over with her. Trying to be busy with my work and my new life. It really helps me a lot. 

December 24, 2012 - Night before Christmas

6:00 PM: I was busy preparing for our Chapel Christmas Party. I need to see my fellow youth members because we need to practice for our intermission number. I'm wearing white t-shirt ( the first time I wear such color in our Christmas Party), with black jeans and white shoes. I'm prepared.

6:30 PM: When I was going to church. Our eyes accidentally met. I was mesmerize and shock. Don't know what to say  or what to do. Then I decided to give her a smile. 

8:00 PM: End of the mass. While everyone is so excited, I felt so nervous. "I need to be confident" - as I told to myself because I'm going to be the Emcee for tonight's event. With a big sigh, the program was formally started. 

8:30 PM: During the Christmas Party. I didn't notice that I seated beside her. That happy moment became more extra special because I hear her saying "You look good tonight" - with a sweet smile on her face. I was shocked but intentionally not to be obvious that's why I gave her a smile. 

11:00 PM: When the party is almost over. But I can still see her looking at me, just the way she looks at me before. When we are still in relationship. But didn't bother myself and just enjoying what I'm witnessing at the moment. 

December 25, 2012 - Christmas is Here!

12:00 AM: Everyone's rejoicing. "Merry Christmas" :-). Then I saw her face again. While everyone is enjoying the most beautiful season of the year. While me. Staring at her, wanted to feel her face again and wanted to say "Merry Christmas" to her. But I'm speechless. Words don't came out. 

12:30 AM: When I saw her going out of the chapel with her family. I don't know but I felt really bad. I wanted to talk to her and ask her if I can court her again. But I was afraid to do so, that's why it was ended a slight sad Christmas for me.

Days flies so fast. . .

December 29, 2012 - 2 Days before New Years Eve

4:00 PM: Going home from Cagayan de Oro (where I'm currently working) there's a text message coming from Jocilia. It was a Inspirational Quotes on how should I face my New Year. It all started back again. Fun conversation with fun memories to reminisce. 

7:00 PM: When I get home. Still continuing texting her then I brought up if I can court her again. She said yes. I was really happy and excited. 

Before the night ends. I win her back again, for the second time. And I feel that she will be in my arms forever. . .

A/N: Thank you for dropping by :) If you read the first two updates let me hear your thoughts by simply dropping your comment :) 

Spoiler Alert for the Next Update!

    "I think we need to end this relationship"

    . . .End of Conversation. . .

Stay tuned!

My Love Story: The Beginning

September 5, 2012

3:30 PM: My phone rings and I picked it up. . . "Hey Best! What makes you call?" - I asked my best friend who's busy preparing for his Birthday. "Can you come here tonight? We prepare a dinner for my birthday :) " - he answered. "Of course! I can come! You should give me something good to eat, okay?" . -End of Call -

7:00 PM: Going to my best friend's house. Smiling, until I reached his home. Quite numbered of People, thanks God, there was a chair available on their garden, so I decided to sit.

7:15 PM: Someone's calling. It was my best friend! I pick up the phone and greet him with a very happy tone. But something's not right, it was his cousin. Jocilia. Telling me that dinner is ready and my best friend is waiting for me.

7:20 PM: The dinner is set and people are now starting to get their own plates and utensils. It was a night full of fun and great venue for sharing of memories.

8:30 PM: When I decided to leave my best friend's house and Jocilia went after me. Since my house is nearer, we choose to separate ways but Jocilia didn't know that I was looking after her and make sure that she reaches home safe.

9:27 PM: I received a text message coming from my best friend and he dare me to court Jocilia in exchange for a snack (it was just for fun. I know it's not good but it really happens sometimes)

9:43 PM: When I decided to accept the challenge.

9:55 PM: Me and Jocilia is having a text conversation about the birthday party and any other stuff - it was fun talking to her but the challenge is still on fire.

10:15 PM: When I started courting her. For sure, she was surprised and by the way she's 17 years old that time - no experience in dating and relationship yet, but I use it for my personal interest ( again, i know it was not right but for the sake of fun. Please don't imitate such bad deals with best friends.)

11:00 PM: When she said yes and she's now my official girlfriend. And I won the deal. More excited with the prize rather than with my girl.

September 6, 2012

7:00 AM: When I was still sleeping and hear my phone rings, "I've got a message" - excited to see who's the person texting me. I thought it was my best friend telling me where will I get my Prize, but it was Jocilia - greeted me with a big smile emoticon. "Oh! I forgot! She's my girlfriend already!" - so I send her a good morning with a smile emoticon - one way of telling her that I've got her message and it was okay.

9:00 AM: Before I ate my breakfast, another text message flashed on my cellphone screen - it was her again, telling me that I should ate my breakfast because she cares. A warmth feeling sooth to my skin. Then my heart tells me that I should take good care of her.

11:00 AM: Busy texting with her. It was a fun and happy conversation between the two of us. Then we decided to end our conversation because I need to prepare for our lunch.

12:00 NN: While busy preparing for our lunch. Jocilia texted me again, telling me that I need to ate my lunch. She's really a sweet person. But still needs to prove my feelings for her.

2:00 PM: Busy with watching horror movie, when I receive another text message. It was my best friend this time, telling me that my prize is already prepared and I need to fetch it to his house.

5:30 PM: Jocilia asking me if what I'm doing then I told her that I need to finish some of my work. Then she understand me and wait until I'm okay.

7:00 PM: The dinner is set. Pulling my chair and then sit. Get the plate, fork and spoon and started to eat my dinner.

Time flies so fast. . .

11:00 PM: She texted me "Goodnight :) I love you. . .". Then I didn't reply because I don't know if what should I reply to her. And wanted to tell her that it was just a challenge and we need to stop. But it breaks my heart. I don't want to hurt her. So I decided to continue our relationship, wishing the somehow I can learn to love her also.

October 5, 2012

6:00 AM: What an early texts from her. Greeted me "Happy Monthsary Bhe :) ". I was shocked and didn't know it coming. Then I realize, one month already - one month of a lie, one month of pretending and one month of a fake relationship. But still. . . I continue. . .

4:00 PM: I texted her to go to our chapel because I wanted to see her and personally greet her for our first monthsary but deep inside I wanted to break her that time.

4:30 PM: I've waited for her and then, there she is, wearing a white dress that looks so beautiful to her, with her smile and great looks, I felt like I wanted to marry her. Then it was the time that I knew to myself that I'm starting to fall in love with this girl. She's innocent, she's pure and she definitely gives me a chance to be happy with my life. She's my girl now and I wanted to make her as mine.

5:30 PM: We need to go home now. And I escorted her until she's home.

It was a great day for the both of us. Now that I'm in love with her. I know that it was started in a rude challenge but I didn't regret :)

More months later. . . .

November 23, 2012

6:00 AM: Waking her up by texting her. Texting love quotes and telling her how I love her. It was a morning that full of love and romance for me. It was a happiness overload. I really love her.

6:00 PM: I'm little bit worried because I can't contact her. Her phone is always busy. Don't know what to do- I'm clueless, I felt really nervous.

6:30 PM: Her number registered to my screen. I immediately accepted her call. It was a man's voice. My hand is shaking, I don't know what to do. My heat breaks into pieces. But still holding my temper and ask the man behind the line. "Who is this?" I asked him. "I'm Jocilia's Boyfriend, who's this please?" - Then I dropped the call. . .



Authors note:
  It's still not the end of the story. This is the first part. Hopefully, you will still wait for the next update. Thank you for dropping by and hope to hear your comment :)


Disclaimer: The names that has been mention in this post are all real. And this is my real love story.