"My Fiance"

by: Noelle Azarcon of 9C

 I couldn't ask for a better life. God has blessed my life from the minute I was born. My life may not

be perfect, but I'am so glad he gave me wonderful people in my life. Like my family, friends, and

my soon-to-be-husband. My family and friends have been with me through thick and thin, and I'am

so grateful to have them by my side. My fiancé has been so kind to be ever since we met, and I'm so

happy that he's the one God gave me.

 Raphael and I met when we were in high school. We've been friends ever since. At that time, I

didn't think of him more than a friend. He's always been smart, and I've always been...average. He's

always been committed to what he does and that is what's great about him. When I was in high

school, I admit, I didn't work that hard. But as I got older, I made school my top priority. We'd work

together from time to time. And because of that, we got closer. We'd help each other in school,

because that's what friends do. We just got closer and closer each year of high school. It was fun to

have him around because of his bubbly personality and humor.

 College came and we both took the same course. Culinary is the course we really wanted to take.

As food lovers, we knew we'd enjoy the course. As the saying goes, “Do what you love and love

what you do.” You can tell our college life was pretty fun, despite it's downsides. Being a chef is

something I've always wanted. You can put your love for food into an actual job and share it to

other's around you.

 College was finally over and it was time to face the real world. It was time to look for a job. I

worked for a restaurant somewhere in Manila for a few years. Eventually, I was relocated to a better

position in the States. Of course, I took the job. But that meant, leaving behind my family and him.

When I left, we stayed in touch. He was still working in the same restaurant. I was away for almost

two years. And it was a good thing we weren't drifting away from each other. Being abroad was a

really good experience. I learned new things in my journey. At first, I felt really scared because I

was alone in a foreign country. But I made new friends like Marga and Regina. They made the

whole experience really enjoyable. 

 I decided to go back to Manila with Marga and Regina. We talked about opening our own

restaurant there. I was so glad to finally be reunited with my family and friends. And because of

this, we got to catch up on our friendship. We got close again. Marga and Regina were a new

addition to our friendship. The four of us became inseparable ever since.

 A few months passed and Raphael asked me out. We were a couple for about two years. And five

months ago, he finally proposed. I'm so thankful to have met someone like him. From what I

learned about the sacrament of marriage, marriage is about two people having mutual support. It

also means teaching their children about the Christian faith. And as Christians, the both of us will

make God the center of our marriage.