I remember it like it was yesterday, the day you came back.
It was a typical December night for Ottawa. The cold air prickled against my cheeks and nose, the only part of my body left unbundled. The sky had fallen to complete darkness by dinner time, but I remember the way the snowflakes sparkled as they fluttered past the street lamps ever so softly. I recall leaving my apartment on Riverside that evening with butterflies in my stomach. I walked in silence down the road to the bus station that would bring me to you, my heart hammering in my chest and the butterflies not letting up for even a moment. 3 months time and 3,000 miles had kept us apart, but finally I could have you once more. Our future wasn’t clear but I didn’t care, it was our night.
The 25 minute ride on the 97-Airport bus felt like a lifetime, but every stop lessened the distance between us a little more. I had never been to the Ottawa Airport before, and I was so nervous about missing my stop that I got off a stop too soon and had a 10 minute walk to Arrivals. Sometimes love is so inexplicably powerful that it takes over your entire being. Darkness surrounded me but the glow of the airport in the distance pulled me forward. I didn’t feel frightened by my new surroundings, nor cold from the relentless winter. People always talk about that moment when you realize someone is the one. This evening was the moment I knew. Love doesn’t need explanation, it cannot always be rationalized. Love was my driving force that evening, and it pulsed through my being with unquestionable vehement.
I remember scoring a leather massage chair next to baggage claim but I couldn’t sit still. The butterflies had expanded their real estate and taken over my entire body. I paced anxiously, questioning the route of my nerves. I checked the time on my phone as I counted down the minutes to your scheduled arrival. 3 months isn’t a long time but it equates to a lifetime when you’re without the one you love. What if’s started plaguing my mind. What if I’m not who he remembers me to be? What if it doesn’t work out? What if he leaves again? What if…What if…
But then, when I noticed you in the distance, my doubts were silenced. I could feel your signature ear-to-ear smile even though you were still 100 yards away. Everything around us seemed to blur as I started walking, and then running towards you. Nothing mattered anymore. I didn’t care who was looking as I jumped into your arms and wrapped my legs around your waist. Tears were falling from our eyes as we laughed and kissed and touched and reunited. I could have held on to you for forever in that very moment.
Inspired by the Filipino word Kilig –Written in response to the daily Filipino word prompt for Word High July.
Hi,
I revisited my past when I first arrived in Belgium. Amazing feel and your post even more amazing. Loved it.
Kalpana.
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I’m so glad you enjoyed this post, I was really inspired by the prompt! 🙂
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Kiliiiiiiig!!!! I’m smiling ear to ear while reading this one. Too sweet! Is this non-fiction? I love that the butterflies never left her even when distance separated them.. ❤️👏
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Thank you ❤ this is indeed non-fiction, I’m really happy to say. I’m still with the lovely man in the story and I still get that feeling when I see him. I’m so glad you enjoyed it:)
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YAY!!!! That made me smile even more. I have always been a fan of real-life love stories ❤ I wish you both more happiness and waking days together 🙂
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oh my god, this was such a beautiful piece.
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VERY CUTE ALSO
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I’m so glad you liked it ❤
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Awwwww. I was all smiles as I read how this kilig love story cascaded! ❤ I am glad to know this is a true story. ❤
Love this line, too: "Love doesn’t need explanation, it cannot always be rationalized." It's true! 🙂
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That makes me happy 🙂 thanks for reading.
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you are welcome! 😀
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This was so romantic and that last paragraph just made me squeal and smile and cheer ❤ You have an amazing love story!!
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I’m happy it made you smile!! That’s always the goal:)
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Hey! So, I was just strolling around the wide blogosphere of writers, and wanted to know if you were interested in participating in a blogging/writing collaboration-journey-adventure in the somewhat near future with me and a few other bloggers. I can’t say too much about it right now – the details are TOP SECRET – but it will basically be a short-term, not-too-labor-intensive, super-mega-fun creative project that will have everyone else be like “damn, why didn’t I sign up to be a part of this project when they asked me to?” If you’re interested, reply here and/or drop me a line at jacobh1021 at yahoo dot com. Cheers!
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I’m very interested to hear more! I love seeing bloggers collaborate! I’d love to be part of it.
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wow, this is amazing! what is your email so I can get at you with the top secret details?
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Nicoledavidson77@hotmail.com
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I hope you’re still interested in a collaborative effort! I don’t think I’ve received your email yet. Let me know if you’re still interested! 🙂
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Hello! I did receive your email, I’ve been crazy busy entertaining my parents, they’ve been here visiting since last week. But I’ll get back to you soon.
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HI NICOLE! I’ve nominated you for the 3 Day Quote Challenge. If you’d like to accept please check out my latest post! Thanks and byeee!
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my heart sang with your words and my spirit is uplifted that love like this still exists, its such a beautiful thing when the love you share is still warm and strong after being apart.
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Kilig ❤ Too cute and genuine 🙂 🙂
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Thank you 🙂 ❤
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