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I met this man, JC whom I adored the most as soon as I started my high school years. He was kind, patient. Loving, nice, forgiving; name the characteristics you want for a boyfriend and you shall have it.
Unexpectedly, he courted me. Days passed and so, I fell in love with this man, who wont? There were times that most of my time was devoted to him. I was contented of the thought that we are destined to be in that special sort of bond – something so perfect and I thought inevitable. The time came that; I felt he was not doing anything for our relationship, sometimes he felt so distant. I doubted his love. Then I met this guy who gave me all his attention. He would always please me; I broke up with JC to be with somebody else. I heard no reaction from him, he let me go.
I spent almost my everyday with my new man. But I felt the growing emptiness inside me. I learned to cut classes, to smoke, to drink liquor, to tell lies thinking that those would cover up the missing part of me. Then, fights with my boyfriend started, he was not he sweet guy he used to be. He made me cry, he hurt me several times.
That was the time I’ve realized how stupid I was for letting JC go, for this man. I hurt him grievously when I left him and I must say sorry. My pride held me back every time I tried to come near JC.
While I was going home, ushered by my boyfriend and having a big fight with him, I saw JC staring at me with those sad eyes. My eyes swelled with tears, because I’m the reason why JC was hurting. I decided to cut off my relationship with my new boyfriend. When I turned my back to continue my walk home, a familiar hand landed on my shoulders. I was JC’s. He hugged me tight and I heard him whispered those loving words, “Welcome back, I waited for this moment that we’ll be reunited. I did not loose hope. I knew since then that you’ll find your way back home. I love you with all of me.”
I found peace as I walked towards home, with contented heart knowing that Jesus Christ – my boyfriend was lovingly holding me. This is His legacy of unending love, something I won’t let go anymore.
(An excerpt from The Leaf)