We met in the most unexpected way—at work. She, a Business Development Engineer, had been with the company for a month before I, a newly hired HR Officer, walked in. Both of us coming out of long, complicated relationships, we didn’t even notice each other at first. We were both focused on our own work and lives. Slowly, we built a professional relationship centered around work, rarely interacting with one another unless absolutely necessary. After months of being nothing more than colleagues, we interacted casually in the most unpredictable way—I was building a mini-Gundam during lunch, and she struck up a quick conversation. It wasn’t the start of our story, but it sparked the interest. Over time, she would make comments about how "weird" I was because of my goofy behavior or how I was "suplado" (stuck-up) because I didn’t interact much or seemed snobbish. After weeks of no contact again, we eventually struck up a deep conversation. We eventually went out one day, and the rest was history.

Cj asked for signs to know if Twinkle would be "The One." He even joked that if he saw three cars with three unique colors, he would know that she was destined for him. Meanwhile, Twinkle made her own silent promise to herself—that if I persevered and showed I was determined to pursue her, despite her complicated past, she would say yes to me. The Universe had a plan for us, and after a week of dating and growing closer every day, she casually said "I love you" in a way that surprised even herself. It wasn’t planned, nor was it something either of us expected. The words just slipped out in the midst of a quiet moment, and for a heartbeat, time seemed to stand still. In that simple, unexpected moment, we both realized what had been growing between us all along—the quiet but undeniable feeling that had been building up in our hearts. It wasn’t just a confession of love, but also a promise to each other. A promise that we were ready to take the next step together, that what we shared was real, and that we had found something worth holding onto.

What makes our relationship so special is the honesty we share. No matter how awkward or embarrassing, we can always tell each other anything. Our past relationships have taught us the importance of finding a stable, reliable, and understanding partner—and we found that in each other. It’s as though we had been looking for one another all along, and when we finally found each other, everything just felt... natural.

We’ve built so many beautiful memories together—from food adventures, whether at street food stalls or fancy restaurants, to spontaneous road trips that have taken us both near and far. But the best part? Simply spending time together, whether it’s a quiet night at home or an impromptu adventure.

As we take this next step in our journey, we’re most excited about starting a family, growing together, and being each other’s rock through everything life throws our way. Our wedding is more than just a celebration of love—it’s a symbol of our commitment to one another, and we can’t wait to share this special day with all of you.