Our Love Story
First We Met
November 07, 2016
The first time we met was actually funny. It was the start of the second semester, and all the students were getting their clearance forms signed so they could receive their grades. While I was waiting outside our professor's office, she suddenly came out, saw me, and jokingly said, "Kuya, are you the guard here?" 😅
That moment caught my attention, and because she noticed me and made that joke, I decided to message her. That's how our conversation started.
First Date
November 19, 2016
It was on November 19, my birthday. I still remember it clearly. It was just a simple date because we were both still students, and I didn't have enough money to take her to a fancy restaurant. We just ate some street food, but even though it was simple, we were both happy. That was enough to make the day special.
In A Relationship
December 12, 2016
Marvin was taking up BSIT, while Christine was pursuing BSA. Two different courses, two different dreams — yet both walking the same campus halls, unknowingly stepping into the beginning of something greater.Back then, Christine was a working student. Life was not easy. Balancing studies and work demanded strength, discipline, and sacrifice. But even in those challenging seasons, there was someone quietly believing in her.While she was busy chasing her dreams, he stood beside her — not to distract her, but to support her. He believed in her capabilities even during the moments she doubted herself.When Christine prepared for her board exam, she had to move to Manila for review. Though both of them were from Laguna, distance became part of their journey. They chose to spend less time together so she could focus.And Marvin never complained.He respected her priorities.He understood her sacrifices.He chose patience over pressure.Even from afar, he remained her steady source of encouragement
We're Engaged
December 14, 2024
This was definitely the most unforgettable moment. My original plan was to propose during sunset, but after our long trip and spending time swimming in the sea, I was too exhausted, so Plan A didn't happen.
So I switched to Plan B. We went to a bar in La Union—I think it was called Cabsat. But on our way there, it suddenly started raining really hard. I almost lost hope because I thought I wouldn't be able to propose anymore.
Thankfully, the rain stopped in the evening. I remember asking Lora to talk to the DJ and request "Love Story" by Taylor Swift because I wanted that song to be the signal for my proposal.
But then, something unexpected happened—the song started playing before we were even ready! Lora and I both panicked. She was frantically looking for the ring box, and it took her a while to find it. We couldn't stop laughing about it afterward.
