It started out as a prank exactly a year ago. It's been quite a while since I had a change in relationship status that time and I, initially thought it would have been a great joke for at the very least, my close friends to see a pseudo-relationship on Facebook. Thankfully, my partner-in-crime was willing in join in with the "joke". So we did have this status change just for kicks and played around with the people who started liking, commenting and even asking personally about it. It was so funny that even our boss was caught off-guard. It was definitely done in jest but there was that fun feeling of being in a fake relationship with this person. Come on, this person wasn't just some person.
And so we ended our 6-hour "relationship" and talked about how people reacted. Laughed hard at them and at least I breathed a sigh of joy for that moment. Whew.
It was one of those things you'd probably talk about with a friend probably some time in the future. "You remember the time we played a prank - pretending that we were in a relationship?"
And yes, we were that close. Probably a result of coming into the company at almost the same time. Going through the learning process, witnessing and being part of the team's growth and success - we went through it together. Exploring,
going around Makati and even the Fort. Went on
road trips together. Even going abroad (now) twice! As I've previously blogged, I spend 95% of my Friday nights with my workada and 9 times out of ten she'd be there. And in some days we'd go on friendly dates like
this one.
Sharing tons of stories about love, work and even those random little ideas that creep up our heads. Life at home, with high school and college friends and all that shit. Those sparks of joy and even sadness. Things that we love. We hate. And all the things that we dream for.
You and I know that this person is special - not just among us friends but to a whole lot of people. To tell you the truth, I definitely felt so lucky to be her closest and most trustworthy friend.
"Life's all about moments of impact and how they change our lives." (The Vow, 2012)
Ever since I've been close to her, I always knew we had that connection. A connection that wasn't necessarily romantic. But I'd like to believe that there was that awesome jive. Not that it was overwhelming -but subconsciously felt.
Oh little did we know.
And so things happen. I need not go into detail but a series of fortunate events came through. Next thing you know we're dating. Needless to say I always have a great time with her. Seldom was there a dull moment. Heck, even if we've told each other tons of stories about ourselves, there seems to be no end in trying to get to know each other more. I really like listening to her stories and thoughts on things. Makes me feel that this person not just trusts, but also likes spending quality time with me.
A part of me was surprised and at some point startled how things happened. And I say that with all honesty. But another part of me says that I kind of saw this coming.
Maybe it was that connection. Maybe it was that moment of impact - which arguably was the bravest moment of my life.
Regardless, I am so happy that things happened the way they did. And ever since then, I still cannot count the number of times I've shaken my head smiling - "Am I really this lucky?"
Early morning breakfasts before work. Afternoon breaks. And even just driving back home to QC after a tough day at work. Those short walks around Fort Bonifacio. Small adventures around UP and Ateneo. All the interesting and modern museums that she would love to get into. Going on random road trips just to chill and hang. Waiting for her while she shops for her new clothes or shoes. Spending time with our families. Weekend lunches at her place. Dinners at my place. and a whole lot more - all of these I look forward to.
Right now I feel like the luckiest guy in the world. I feel like I've been blessed at the right place at the right time. I really hope and pray for the best 'cause indeed this feels like heaven.
Only this time, it's no prank. :)
