It all started in 2013. Cheene cried and bawled, asking God to give her a male friend. She even went far, crying on her knees just for God to give her heart's desires.

Little did she know, God is on the move to make things happen. Leonard, on that very year, is in search of a woman to love.

When they finally met in 2014, beautiful things started to unfold. They became each other's back. Together in highs and lows.

With each passing day, their bond grew deeper as they shared every season of their lives, seeing each other not only as close friends but also as each other’s constant.

Leonard asked Cheene to be his girlfriend many times, but Cheene, though she likes Leonard, decided not to commit since she considers Leonard her friend and that she was struggling during those times carrying the responsibilities being a breadwinner.

In 2018, life took a new turn for Cheene as she decided to work abroad. Though miles away from Leonard, they kept in touch, sharing moments of their lives. But an unexpected turn of events happened the next year.

Leonard faced a significant challenge in his life that changed everything. During those times, the pressure they both felt pulled them in different directions, and all of a sudden, the connection between them started to lose.

Leonard found a new love.

Cheene also had her new stories of love.

In short, they simply parted ways.

But the string between them was still tied and strong, not yet torn that they both think of each other at times unconsciously.

Leonard still thinks of Cheene and Cheene also thinks of Leonard sometimes, with all the what ifs in them.

Few years had gone by, 2023 came. Both single. They were reunited online with the help of their common friend.

They both reignited the love God planted in them that they have all along.

And when Cheene had her vacation in August 2024, Leonard didn’t let the opportunity slide and he prepared something that will forever change the course of their love story - asking Cheene to get married.

With the help of their families and friends, Leonard brought Cheene and the whole fam to a resort under the disguise of just having a family vacation.

Cheene had no idea that she would be engaged that very day. Nervously, with flowers and a ring, Leonard knelt down and asked Cheene to marry her, in front of the people they cherish, to which Cheene softly said yes.

And that day, they knew it was just the beginning of forever.

From strangers to friends, to best friends, to almost lovers, back to strangers, and then finding their way to each other once more—as lovers.

A roller coaster ride that shaped them and brought them back to where they really meant to be—to each other.

In a few days, they will be husband and wife with a story of love tested by time and distance, proving that such a journey is the one worth waiting for.

Truly, many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that will prevail.

L&C

Wedding Day

VENUE: GREEN VILLA, PASTRANA LEYTE