I just can’t believe that you are mine now,
You were just a dream that I once knew,
Never thought I would be right for you,
I just can’t compare you with anything in this world,
You’re all I need to be with forevermore…
(Forevermore, Side A Band)
Many thought that it was just a summer fling, and what we both feel is not real. But here we are now, celebrating our first year, and we’re more than happy – we’re ecstatic with the love that we found. Three hundred and sixty five days may be a short period of time but we were able to prove to our friends, to the people around us, and to ourselves that this kind of unconventional love can exist. And I want to tell you that you are my life, my soul, my everything.
Can you still remember how we started? I was really afraid then, and I was mending a broken heart from a failed relationship when you came and opened your life to me. I thought you were uncouth, but you’re the gentlest person I’ve ever met. And when you first kissed me when I drove you home after our first dinner, you also kissed my fears away.
I’ve never felt secured in my entire life until you came. You assured me that everything’s alright when I am with you, and that you don’t care with what others will say about our eccentric love affair. How many times did you fight for me? Countless – and I treasure all those moments when you showed me that I am the most important person to you.
Yes, just like ordinary mortals, we’re not spared from problems. You hurt me, and I have my share of shortcomings too. But what is more important is that we learn from our mistakes, and we say sorry to each other, and we try our best not to do those things again. Four times, we almost parted ways, but love always finds us, and we know we cannot live without each other.
Sometimes I admit I become too childish and ask you foolish questions. Forgive me, my dear, I just want to hear those sweet words that will forever linger in my ear. Do you know how much I love you? Same as your answer to my foolish question – immeasurable.
We are just beginning, and I do not know if, just like what you always say, we will last forever. I am not pessimistic, but I know we are, and will be, facing a lot of challenges. I trust you, as much as you trust me, and together we will face these challenges, and we will make the wind blow to our favour.
I love you so much, bebe ko. With the blessings of our parents, the guidance of our friends and mentors, and with God on our side, I am sure that there will be more anniversaries to come. Thank you for inspiring me every minute, every second of my life.
Happy anniversary.
