Dedicated to: MegrobleWp

Epilogue.

The end of one story.

But solely the beginning of another, full of new hopes and dreams chapter. The journey ends, but the memories remained forever in the heart.

“Finally, we made it.”

My girlfriend Megan uttered as we stand here on the beach, the gentle waves lapping at our feet. Looking back, I saw not just the hardships, but the growth and gratitude that came from our journey. With challenges overcome and dreams fulfilled, we found peace in the quiet moments.

“Grabe nakaya natin ‘yon?”

I can’t help but reflect on how far we have come. Holding her hand, feeling the warmth and strength of her grip, I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude and love.

“As long as we are together, we can turn impossible to possible.”

We met during our freshman year of college. From the moment I saw her, I knew there was something special about her. Her laugh was infectious, and her kindness was genuine. We quickly became inseparable, sharing dreams, fears, and countless late-night talks.

But life has a way of testing love. Over the years, we faced challenges that would have torn many couples apart.

“May cancer si Papa, mahal ko. Anong gagawin ko?”

When Meg’s father was diagnosed with cancer, it felt like the ground had been ripped out from under us. She spent months at his side, and I did my best to support her, but there were moments when the weight of it all seemed unbearable.

“Natanggal ako sa trabaho but it’s okay Meg. I can find another job naman.”

Then, just as things were starting to look up, I lost my job.

The financial problem put a huge stress on our relationship, and there were days when it felt like we were both running on empty. Yet, through every hardship, Meg stood by me, her faith in us giving me the strength to keep going.

“Kakayanin natin ‘to Ark, remember Philippians 4:13?”

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me,” we said in chorus.

But maybe...just maybe.

Hindi maiiwasan sa isang relasyon ang away.

The most difficult test came when we had our first big fight. Harsh words were said, and for a brief period, it felt like we might not make it.

“Paano mo nakuhang mag-enjoy? At may babae pa talaga ha?”

I’m taken a back with her words. Bungad niya iyon pagkauwi ko galing sa bagong trabaho. I massage my head as I knew, sasakit ang ulo ko sa magiging usapan namin.

For god sake, pagod ako.

“She’s my boss Meg. Hindi ko kayang tumanggi at baka matanggal na naman ako sa trabaho. Sana naman maintindihan mo ‘yon.”

I sound impatience, but I don’t know what to act anymore. Pagod na talaga ako.

“Maghiwalay nalang siguro tayo,” nagawa niyang sabihin. Her tears don’t want to stop. “Pagod na ako sa relasyon na ‘to.” She continued.

And I laughed sarcastically. Wow...just wow.

After all that I’ve done, after helping her with her father... siya pa may ganang mapagod. I love her but this is too much. I just want her understanding mind pero hindi niya pa maibigay.

“Mas lalo ako Meg. Pero kahit pagod ako, hindi ko magawang sabihin ‘yang mga sinasabi mo.”

And I saw her tears falling. My heart felt pain and so I hugged her after all the arguments. Hindi ko kayang mawala siya.

And my heart was glad, she felt it too.

We realized that our love was worth fighting for. We sought counseling, worked on our communication, and emerged stronger than ever.

Tonight, marks our tenth anniversary, and as I look into Meg’s eyes, I see a reflection of the countless memories we have created together. The laughter, the tears, the victories, and the defeats—they have all shaped our journey and brought us to this moment.

“I love you,” I whisper, pulling her close.

“I love you too,” she replies, her voice filled with the same tenderness and certainty that has always been there.

As we watch the stars twinkle above, I know that whatever the future holds, we will face it together. We have surpassed every storm and come out the other side, our love stronger and more resilient than ever.

This, right here, is our happy ending, and I couldn’t ask for anything more.

In the end of our story, it was love that bound us together, a thread that intensify through every chapter of our lives.