Our Love Story
First We Met
November 10, 2023
It All Started with a “Hi”
James and Mariel were complete strangers. They lived their own separate lives, never imagining that one simple message could change everything. One day, James came across Mariel’s profile on Facebook. Something about her smile caught his attention — warm, genuine, and full of life.
He hesitated for a moment, unsure whether to reach out. Then, with a bit of courage and a racing heart, he typed a single word: “Hi.”
First Date
March 25, 2024
The First Meeting
After months of talking from afar, James and Mariel finally met at Megamall’s Blue Magic store. When their eyes met, everything else faded away. It was a quiet, simple moment, yet deeply special — two people meeting for the first time, feeling a connection that words had already promised. From that day on, their story truly began.
In A Relationship
June 10, 2024
“It’s a Yes”
For a long time, James had been waiting for Mariel’s answer. She always smiled, never quite ready. Then, on the day James had to leave the country again, emotions heavy with goodbyes.
Without being asked, Mariel finally said the words he had been waiting for: “Yes.” Later, she shared a photo of James with a simple caption, “It’s a yes.” Quiet and unplanned, that moment marked the beginning of a love stronger than distance or time.
We're Engaged
May 08, 2025
The Surprise Proposal
After delays and long planning, the perfect moment finally arrived. With the ring in hand, James teamed up with Mariel’s friend to surprise her at Guevarra’s Buffet. Thinking it was just a dinner with friends, Mariel was caught completely off guard when James appeared and knelt before her.
Surprised and smiling, filled with laughter and joy, she said yes — beginning their forever together.
