On Christmas Eve at La Union beach, families were having fun playing games and laughing 😄. Celine watched her family enjoying themselves by the shore 🎤🍻. She felt a bit lonely seeing her older brother and cousins with their partners, and wondered what it would be like to have a boyfriend ❤️.
To keep herself busy, she looked at her phone and saw Andre's post on Facebook 📱. She liked his photo and followed him on Instagram 📸. Two days later, back home, Celine saw a picture of Andre's family on Instagram. She decided to reply to his story and start a conversation 💬.
📆 December 27, 2022 📆
📱Celine: Happy holidays to you and your family! 🎉
Her fingers danced across the screen, a genuine smile gracing her lips as she sent the message. Reconnecting with Andre after so long brought a wave of excitement.
📱Andre: Happy holidays too! 😊
Andre's reply lit up Celine's face, filling her with warmth. It felt like a cozy blanket of nostalgia had wrapped around her.
📱Celine: It's been a while since we caught up! How was your holiday? 🎄
Her curiosity peaked as she awaited Andre's response, eager to hear about his festive adventures.
📱Andre: I spent it with friends, it was an amazing time! And you? 🎁
The enthusiasm in Andre's message was contagious, and Celine couldn't help but feel a surge of energy.
📱Celine: La Union beach with the family! So much fun! ☺️
Her mind drifted to the beach's warmth and laughter, the memories bringing a soft smile to her face.
📱Andre: Sounds awesome! Always nice chatting with a childhood friend. 😄
Andre's words tugged at her heartstrings, reminding her of simpler times and cherished memories.
📱Celine: Definitely! What year are you in college now? 😁
She added a playful emoji, imagining Andre's reaction on the other end.
📱Andre: Second year of civil engineering, but dreamt of being a pilot! HAHA And you? ✈️
The revelation sparked Celine's curiosity, and she couldn't wait to learn more about Andre's aspirations.
📱Celine: I'm currently a 3rd year student nurse training in here! By the way, what led to your move to the States? 🤔
Her curiosity bubbled as she awaited Andre's explanation, intrigued by the twists life had taken.
📱Andre: After my dad left us, my mom met a foreign guy online. They dated for 5 years, got married, and we moved to the US to live with my stepdad. 😅🌍👫
Celine's heart sank at the somber tone of Andre's message, prompting her to respond with empathy.
📱Celine: That must have been really tough for you. 😔
She wished she could offer more than just words, her heart reaching out to comfort Andre.
📱Andre: Heard about your dad, what happened? 😬
The shift in conversation brought a wave of sadness, and Celine took a deep breath before sharing her story.
📱Celine: Pandemic took him last year. It was a tough time for us. 😢
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Love on the line
Romance"Love on the Line" tells the story of Celine and Andre, who reconnect after years apart. Despite living in different countries, they find love through social media. As they navigate challenges like distance and cultural differences, their bond grows...