Theirs is a story one would rarely hear at this time and age of internet, blind dates and match-making reality television shows. So different it is that you would find yourself wishing that your love story unfolded just like theirs.
They were dance partners in Elementary school. If there was a spark between them, they were both too young and innocent to notice and understand. Though, Johnny distinctively remembers that Glenda was a lot taller than him back then. And young as he was, he knew that physically, they were not compatible.
In High School, they would share tricycle rides together going home. It was then that a friendship started to grow as they found themselves enjoying each other's company, however bumpy the rides were.
They lost touch for a couple of years during College as they set to find their own place in this world. What they didn't know was that God has already started writing the next chapters of their love story.
They soon found themselves in each other's company once again. This time, sharing "FX" rides together on their way to work. Johnny was also already taller than Glenda:) As easily as they fell into friendship, they picked up from where they left of, happily chatting with each other and just being themselves. Soon, both of them started looking forward to these rides. Glenda would eagerly wait for Johnny to arrive in the FX terminal each morning. Johnny would make sure that he arrives on time so he could ride on the same FX van with Glenda. Until one day, Johnny didn't take the FX anymore. Glenda's disappointment both intrigued and confused her. Why was she suddenly missing Johnny's company? Johnny on the other hand was confused no more. He has finally realized what he had been feeling all along. He has decided to court Glenda in the only way she deserves to be courted: the old fashioned way.
Sticking to the traditional way, Johnny sought Glenda's parents first. Instead of asking her out on a date, Johnny opted to cook for her and her entire family, bringing with him his ever loyal buddies. Although he never had any formal training, Johnny's first time prowess in the kitchen immediately earned him plus points with Glenda's family. Quoting one of his friends who helped him chop and peel the ingredients for his menu, Johnny had captured their blessings with just one bite of his salmon dish and kare-kare.
Soon Johnny was the best of pals with Glenda's father. He has earned his trust and was given the nod to take Glenda to work and fetch her after. This was when Glenda was able to test Johnny's sincerity and perseverance as she normally leaves work in the wee hours of the morning to find Johnny struggling to keep awake and with a breakfast ready for her. Right then, she knew in her heart that this was the man God has destined for her.
And so a sweet "yes" soon came after and preparations for a wedding followed. Blissfully delighted, Johnny decided to be a little non-traditional as he presented Glenda with an engagement gift: a car of her own. But true to his old fashioned nature, a diamond ring was soon on Glenda's finger. A symbol of his pure intentions and genuine affection.
On their wedding day, Johnny surprised her with yet another sentimental treasure from their story: A live rendition of their theme song "Kahit Maputi na ang Buhok ko" by one of the country's most talented song writer and favorite OPM singer, Mr. Noel Cabangon. Glenda's face was aglow with sheer happiness. There was no doubt that she was head over heels in love. Johnny was a picture of a proud and doting husband. It was a moment that would be captured forever in the hearts of everyone who was there as they shared their first dance together as husband and wife. Their journey to forever has just started, a whole new chapter is about to unfold. But through thick and thin, they will make it. For their love was built on a strong foundation of friendship, trust, sincerity and courtship nurtured the old fashioned way.
They were dance partners in Elementary school. If there was a spark between them, they were both too young and innocent to notice and understand. Though, Johnny distinctively remembers that Glenda was a lot taller than him back then. And young as he was, he knew that physically, they were not compatible.
In High School, they would share tricycle rides together going home. It was then that a friendship started to grow as they found themselves enjoying each other's company, however bumpy the rides were.
They lost touch for a couple of years during College as they set to find their own place in this world. What they didn't know was that God has already started writing the next chapters of their love story.
They soon found themselves in each other's company once again. This time, sharing "FX" rides together on their way to work. Johnny was also already taller than Glenda:) As easily as they fell into friendship, they picked up from where they left of, happily chatting with each other and just being themselves. Soon, both of them started looking forward to these rides. Glenda would eagerly wait for Johnny to arrive in the FX terminal each morning. Johnny would make sure that he arrives on time so he could ride on the same FX van with Glenda. Until one day, Johnny didn't take the FX anymore. Glenda's disappointment both intrigued and confused her. Why was she suddenly missing Johnny's company? Johnny on the other hand was confused no more. He has finally realized what he had been feeling all along. He has decided to court Glenda in the only way she deserves to be courted: the old fashioned way.
Sticking to the traditional way, Johnny sought Glenda's parents first. Instead of asking her out on a date, Johnny opted to cook for her and her entire family, bringing with him his ever loyal buddies. Although he never had any formal training, Johnny's first time prowess in the kitchen immediately earned him plus points with Glenda's family. Quoting one of his friends who helped him chop and peel the ingredients for his menu, Johnny had captured their blessings with just one bite of his salmon dish and kare-kare.
Soon Johnny was the best of pals with Glenda's father. He has earned his trust and was given the nod to take Glenda to work and fetch her after. This was when Glenda was able to test Johnny's sincerity and perseverance as she normally leaves work in the wee hours of the morning to find Johnny struggling to keep awake and with a breakfast ready for her. Right then, she knew in her heart that this was the man God has destined for her.
And so a sweet "yes" soon came after and preparations for a wedding followed. Blissfully delighted, Johnny decided to be a little non-traditional as he presented Glenda with an engagement gift: a car of her own. But true to his old fashioned nature, a diamond ring was soon on Glenda's finger. A symbol of his pure intentions and genuine affection.
On their wedding day, Johnny surprised her with yet another sentimental treasure from their story: A live rendition of their theme song "Kahit Maputi na ang Buhok ko" by one of the country's most talented song writer and favorite OPM singer, Mr. Noel Cabangon. Glenda's face was aglow with sheer happiness. There was no doubt that she was head over heels in love. Johnny was a picture of a proud and doting husband. It was a moment that would be captured forever in the hearts of everyone who was there as they shared their first dance together as husband and wife. Their journey to forever has just started, a whole new chapter is about to unfold. But through thick and thin, they will make it. For their love was built on a strong foundation of friendship, trust, sincerity and courtship nurtured the old fashioned way.