Does Love Always Win?

PART III


I had shown up about 6 hours early to the airport because I was that excited and anxious to see him. I had slept a little on some couches at the airport and remember that his flight was delayed about two more hours because of the weather! I was even more nervous when then,

I received a phone call from immigration in South Korea.

"Hello?"

"Hello. This is immigration at Incheon Airport in Seoul. Do you know Ja-bier Alexis Cruz Caba-lero?"

"Yes! Where is he?..."

"He is here and ........."
I was so nervous, I could not pay attention to what she was saying. I was thinking in my head, he does not know that much English! They probably stopped him! What if they are sending him back? We were so close! 😭😭😭😭
".... does he have a return ticket?"

"Uhh.. YES! YES! I have it."

"Okay.... (She says something else but I can't recall because of nerves.) -He is on his way."


I still remember the first moment we saw each other at the airport in Seoul. I could not breathe and just felt sweaty with my ears buzzing, like I would faint. Was I dreaming? He was really here. Javier and I were united after 8 months since the last time we had seen each other.

It is a little sad to think back to this moment because I remember when I told Javier to be prepared if I may not be as passionately romantic towards him right away like in Panama. I had gotten accustomed to our long distance relationship, learning to be more mentally strong and independent.

I came off cold towards him and I knew Javier was sad about this. But I had to link this man in front of me to the one I talked to daily over the phone again. 


In actuality, we had not spent quality time like we had in Panama for almost one and a half years. I mean, we went from spending every single day, minutes, seconds, etc.. together in Panama to going months without seeing, kissing, and touching each other. Of course I still loved Javier! That never changed but to connect a face with the man over the phone, I told him I just needed some time and everything will work out!

The next few months were challenging for our relationship because Javier was combating his initial culture shock while we had to re-learn how to live together as a couple after both of us had adapted to an independent lifestyle for almost a year. Not to mention, Javier had never lived in a place with snow and now was trying to learn both Korean and English at once!

Still, I think the biggest hurdle for us was getting back what we had lost, our passionate love like we had back in Panama. Our love in Panama was innocent and felt like we had lived a long hot summer filled with romance and adventure.

Both of us were willing and understanding that we will need a lot of patience for our next obstacle that we must overcome. In fact, Javier had told me at this moment in time that he felt like he had lost me and,

he had to get me to fall deeply in love with him again.


END OF PART III

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Part IV coming January 2019!



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