One Fine Night.

An unexpected time and place.

Didn't know it would be him.

An unexplained happiness,

A dream come true.

One fine night, I asked my friend, Josela, to have a coffee at 9pm. She asked me what kind of coffee and where we'll going to buy. At first, I'm fine with the cafe mocha in Pande Manila but I changed my mind and answered her with a puppy eyes, "Starbucks na lang, so I can claim my 2017 SB planner." By the way, I just need two more stickers. Oh well, she's too easy to convince, unlike others. Lol! Hashtag, one of a kind, hugot, the best of best.

And so since the nearest SB branch is in Edsa Shangrila which is 15mins walk away from our apartment, we decided to go there just to satisfy our cravings. When we got there, I told her to look for a vacant seat and I'll order for us. After the cashier took my order, she asked me if I'll claim my planner so she'll punch it along with my orders but I said, "No, later ko na lang po i-claim. Tingnan ko pa po ang designs." That's it! Hahaha! Lol.

Fast forward...

When I got my orders, I looked for Josela and saw her seating in a sofa at the right corner of the cafe when you were facing the cashier area. And when I reached her, I told her that I'll go back to the cashier area to check the design and claim my planner. While waiting for my turn, someone caught my attention. He's wearing a light blue maong polo shirt but I just ignored it because it's already my turn. The cashier told me to wait in the claiming area and this familiar guy was seating near that area. He seems too serious and busy on what he's doing. I guess he's typing his recent story in wattpad. I know that site because I even posted a short story there. Hmmm. I think I know him already and someone urged me to take just a glimpse of his face. Confirmed, it's him.

Yum yum!

I can't calm, my heart beated so fast, I don't know what to do. This is unbelievable, unexpected and unimaginable. Oh ha! Hahaha! Dream come true to see him in person. That time, I really want to approach him because I'm dying to have a picture with him. Yeah, I'm not in my right mind but then I'm so shy and I'm really hesitating because I might disturb him. And then the cashier called me and gave my planner so I came back to our seat, jumping like a kid, smiling brightly. I can't explain how I feel that time. Omg!

I got it!!!

Sirens...

I even texted my friend, Ching. She like Marcelo, too. Hahaha! She told me not to disturb Marcelo because he might lose his momentum but then when I told her I really want to talk to him and ask for a picture with him, she suggested to buy him a drink with a note but I am doubtful if I can do that. What really motivated me that time are my ever supportive friends, Josela and Ching who have given me words of wisdom. Hahaha! "It's now or never. Ngayon ka pa ba mahihiya? Ilang beses na natin napagdaanan yan", they said, motivating me more. They really pushed me so hard. Aww, thank you so much. Love lots.

Let us go back to my kilig story. I have decided to approach him and fortunately, he was standing outside the comfort room waiting for his turn. At that time, I knew he needs to go home and take a rest. It's already midnight and we also need to go home because we have to wake up early and prepare for tomorrow's work. So, I brought my planner along with SB pen and approached him with full confidence. Hahaha.

Had a picture with him...

At first, I can't even think how will I approach him but I ended up saying. "Hi Kuya Em", as what those teenagers use to call him. Oh wait, I'm not teen anymore. Hahaha. He looked at me and smiled, "Oh Hi". Omg, I'm melting. I don't know if he noticed me shaking. Omg, it's unbelievable. I asked him if I can have some short inspirational words for the upcoming year from him giving my planner for him to write on.

Sweetest!

Kilig!!!

He's so friendly and not snob. I told him that we were schoolmates in PUP. He asked me what course I am taking and the branch. Hehe. Kilig moments with him are daebak. I have asked him if he likes Messi. Haha. But at that time, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo hasn't aired yet. Had a short conversation with him then says good bye. Kyaaaaa^^ I can't really imagine. Hihihi.

Annyeong! (Bye in Korean)

Hi Marcelo Santos III, thank you so much for inspiring us. Keep on doing great things that may help us to be a better person. 사랑해요!!!




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