John is a scholar in the university where he studied. He took up Bachelor of Science in Accountancy. Because of his active participation in school organizations, he was included in the group of students supported by a priests. They have allowances and free boarding. John is tall, a little bit skinny and yet handsome. He used to stay in the library during his vacant time to scan his lesson of the next subject. While waiting for the bell, he usually talk to his classmates and if not, to new faces schoolmates. During weekdays, John and his friends agreed to focus their classes and that they spend their time together every Saturdays after their activity in the morning. He was sitting in a table where in most of the students are juniors. And he is the only senior sitting at that table in the moment. He smile at his seatmate and ask her name. It was Grace and she is busy reading a comics. Because of his amusement at her, John did not hear the bell ringing. Only to find out that, Grace is packing her things with the other and ready to attend their classes. After their meeting at the library the previous day, John still can't believe that he has a sleepless night thinking of Grace.
One month after her graduation Grace was accepted as an Auditor of the biggest mall in the city. She was very happy that at last she got a job but worried if she could do her duties well. She heard that most of the staff assigned from that department will resigned after 3 months of contract because aside from the pressure of the work, the manager is also very strict. Even though, she still accepted the offer. It was her third day in the work and most of her office mates are friendly that is why it is very easy for her to adjust and learn from her job. Grace knows from the start that they should do overtime of at least 3 times a week to cover-up their backlogs. After a 30 minutes break, she went back to the office together with her office mates for their overtime. While riding on the escalator, she saw a familiar face. He is tall, macho and handsome. She could feel her heart beating so fast. She was reminded by the man, 2 years ago in the library.His face, the amusement while looking at her.. Almost everybody knows him because of his being a consistent Dean's Lister. An intelligent and handsome John Dave Lluvido. But that skinny guy, now turned into a hunk. And she could not stopped herself to admire him more. Six months later, Grace is ready to exit from the organization. She finally decided to pursue her plan to apply for abroad. And all her requirements are complete and ready for submission to the agency. She didn't accept the 30 days extension because she want to spend time to her family before she leave.
He resigned as an Accounting Staff, and he was hired as an accountant in a micro-insurance institution. He missed her a lot. Now that she is working abroad his heart is very lonely. When he knows that Grace is working on that mall, he always look at her in the distance. He make it sure that she was inside her boardinghouse before he leave. And he couldn't do it now because they have miles in a distance. He had into a relationship with some other girls just to forget her but nobody could replace her into his heart. She really meant to him that is why he is so afraid to tell her about her feelings. Grace is very beautiful and belongs to a second level family. He knows that this is not the right time to express her how he feel for her. He has still nothing to prove to the family of Grace. He wanted to show them that she is deserving to have him.
John was busy in preparing a financial report when he received a notification from his Facebook. It was Grace commented on his post. His heart seems like jumping and very happy sending a reply.
John: How are you Grace?
Grace: I'm fine, how about you?
John: I'm fine but missing you...hehehehe (feeling regretted of what he said)
Grace: Oh really, why so?
John: I mean, the Philippines is missing you!
Grace: Ah I see. My contract is almost finish. After 2 or 3 months probably I will be in the Philippines again.
John: That's great...Then we'll see each other...Is it okey?
Grace: Yeah sure.
After 3 months of waiting, Grace told John that she is already in the Philippines. John grab the opportunity and invited Grace for a date. He courted her and showed her how he felt for her. Grace was very happy that the man in her dreams felt the same way she does. It is an answered prayer to John that the wife in his dream soon to be his wife in the real world.
One year long in a relationship they got married and now they have the fruit of their love. John couldn't still believe that he is now a father to a beautiful baby girl Gracelle, sleeping in his arms while waiting Grace preparing for her milk. And john promised himself that he would take care of the two blessings God has given to him.
THE END
