"Yes," she replied. "As far as I'm concerned, he is. He's my first love because he's my true love. All the other so-called loves before him don't count."
And I laughed, long and loud. "You're so silly!"
But I know what she means. I've had boyfriends before Vince. But it was only with him I felt completely alive. Only with him, I saw my future. Only with him that I wanted to have children.
I've been kissed before but when Vince and I kissed the first time, I thought my soul opened up and soared and my skin tingled like it was hot and cold at the same time and and my heart, I thought it actually stopped. And after we kissed, I looked at him and said breathlessly, "You're my first kiss!"
And Vince laughed, since he knew I've been kissed before. But I knew in my heart—and my body knew it, too—that that kiss wiped all other kisses off the face of the earth and I was reborn. I knew then and there that I was gone.
He knew it, too. He asked me to marry him about a month later. I said no because his eyes scared me. His eyes said forever. I've never seen that in a guy's eyes before. So I knew I was his first love, too, because he may have had many girls before me but forever only happens once and his forever happened with me.
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| 1999, Baguio. We didn't really know each other when this photo was taken. We just happened to be sitting together. |
Huhuhuhuhu! I just love stuff like this. I purposely read them to say "awwww" and all that. And I think the photo is adorbs — long hair and hippie pala si Vince!!
ReplyDeleteI've only had one real boyfriend, and that's Ton. Some people were like "aww, you missed out!" I'm like, "Hell, no! I am super blessed!"
Wait, wait, wait. What do you mean by "one real boyfriend"? Were the others in your head? =P
DeleteI must meet your Ton! And your Vito, too!!!
That's why when people ask, "how do you know if s/he's the one?"... No one could really answer it directly, because when you know you just do.
ReplyDeletecute...
ReplyDeleteHi Mommy Frances! No offense ha? you are more prettier now than before (looking at the photo, hehehe..) Motherhood and marriage did a very good job in you. I see you inspired and celebrated in every step of your way as attested in your blog posts. That's why I admire you for the woman you are today. Congratulations mommy and God bless you and your family always. Always a fan!
ReplyDeleteNo offense taken! Totoo naman haha. Motherhood and marriage, yes, but also braces, a good haircut and color, and a good derma. Plus, 20 lbs! I was too skinny before! =)
DeleteThank you for the very kind words. God bless you too!!!
My hubby and I met in 1999 too !:) became a couple after a month, got married after 9 years and now with a 2 year old baby. I am his first and although he's not my first boyfriend and first kiss- I am grateful I ended u with him. My Mama must have prayed so hard in heaven :)
ReplyDeleteLoren
(the Biscoff queen:) )
"...forever only happens once and his forever happened with me." How beautiful!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet story. =)
ReplyDeleteI never would've guessed you weren't together yet when the photo was taken. Wow. You and Vince are a match made in heaven. I'm mostly a lurker (I don't comment), but this time I just had to. This photo is, in one word: COSMIC. <3
ReplyDeleteHad I known it would be our FIRST photo of our forever, I'd have brushed my hair and taken off my glasses! =P
DeleteWow! I wanna know the story behind that photo.
ReplyDeleteTeary-eyed lng ako. I also found my forever in hubby.Muntik ko nang pakawalan.Good thing I came to my senses.:)
Congrats on your loving marriage.
Thanks! Aren't we lucky? =)
DeleteP.S. I love that you used "nang" correctly =P