Love Stories

Hearts Become One

There is no feeling that beats the wholesomeness of true love; where two hearts beat in sync. Two hearts becoming one! Love is pure, divine, constant as the stars above, soothing like a cold bath on a summer’s day! Love is all that matters, and when you find it, you find the only invaluable treasure there is! Matt and Mel found this priceless treasure the day they found each other and it has been a tale of peace, joy, and hearts on fire ever since! Before they found each other, Matt and Mel were up and about; working, socialising, and doing everything in their power to escape the loneliness in their hearts. They knew they needed more than their regular friendship, they needed a connection deeper than deep, one that would make their world go round. They needed LOVE. In their quest for love, Matt and Mel decided to try speed dating. Fun fact, Matt and Mel were sort of forced by friends to go for the event. In fact, both had their tickets bought for them! The speed dating event was held on the 6th of February, 2019, at Jade Buddha in Brisbane and it was life-changing! Matt and Mel were so nervous that night that they did not talk to anyone for a good part of the event. They knew what they wanted, but they had to settle themselves and endure other people. Mel already had her eyes on Matt but had to go through a plethora of questions from other people to get to him. Finally, when she did, the event began to look alive. Matt ticked all her boxes almost immediately. And in two minutes, they were able to laugh, talk, and smile like teenagers. Love took root in their hearts that night, like fire shut up in their bones, they could not contain themselves!

Love brings out the best in all of us. For the next few days after the event, Matt and Mel were at their best. There was this smile on their faces they could not explain; a calm, telling, and sweet, smile. They would text into the night and continue the conversation during the day. After talking for four days, Matt and Mel decided to go on their first date. It was going to be one of the best days of their lives, but they did not know! They went out, against all odds, on Feb 10, 2019, four days before Valentine's Day, for dinner at an exquisite restaurant called The Royal in Nundah. Everything was perfect; from the time, although Mel had left her phone in the car that day leaving Matt to think she had ghosted him, the restaurant, the food, and their conversation. Even the waiter had thought Mat and Mel were dating! The date ended, but a new hope was birthed, one that has been their light ever since!

Matt and Mel love everything about each other. It is impossible not to! Mel sees Matt as the answer to her prayer, the partner she has always hoped would find her, and her soulmate. Matt is kind, gentle, caring, loving, and funny. He would literally steal the moon for Mel if it would make her happy. Matt is a rare gem and if Mel is given the chance to choose a partner again, she would pick Matt a billion times over! This is the same with Matt. He loves everything about Mel; from her dad jokes to her goofy dance moves! Matt loves how well they get along despite their different personalities, and there is no other person he would love to do life with than Mel! Matt and Mel are a match made in heaven, the perfect King for the perfect Queen!

The process of a relationship is just as important as the destination. Matt and Mel have had a good ride thus far. They have grown from separate entities into a single unit, and have found new ways to be better partners to each other. While they love spending time with each other, they did not want to move in together until they were really sure they were in for the long run! However, Mel had a problem with her apartment, forcing them to change their minds barely 3 months into their relationship. And that singular decision of moving in changed a lot of things for them, including how they see each other. Matt and Mel have gone on different trips together, to different parts of Australia, Japan, and New Zealand, amongst others. Matt and Mel have even bought properties together! In all, they have learnt new ways to be constant in each other’s life, to weather the storms together, and to take important decisions together. Having come this far together, Matt felt it was time to take the relationship to the next level. Proposing to Mel was an easy decision! Mel brings out the music and magic in Matt. She makes him feel alive, and he would want to feel that way till forever ends! He bought the perfect ring and waited for the perfect time. Finally, Matt popped the question on his mother’s birthday, 19th of December, 2021, and it was amazing! He planned it in a way that they would be able to show the ring to Mel’s Nan. Matt and Mel travelled to Gold Coast to celebrate his mom's birthday with family. After having a load of fun, they went back to Brisbane for a picnic and also to see a Christmas movie in South Bank Parklands. They had to look for a less crowded place as the park seemed full. After getting a suitable place, Matt waited for the perfect time. Mel already felt he was going to pop the question, but did not want to ruin the surprise. Matt got up to put something in the bin, and when he came back, he went on one knee! He did not say that much, just a short and sweet proposal. Mel was floating in the air at the moment. She could have shouted if she wanted to! Yeah, she shouted YES!

Marriage means a lot to Matt and Mel. They see it as a symbol of commitment, loyalty, and friendship. Matt and Mel want to be in the journey of life forever as a team, cheering, shouldering, and celebrating together! Matt and Mel hope to start a family, travel more, and above all, be each other’s happiness till the end of time!

Cheers to True Love, the meaning of true life!