Once upon a time, in a land of sunshine and stars, lived a young maiden named Oreen-le. She was loved by all as her eye’s shone laughter and love into the lives of others and where she left her friendly footsteps, joy seemed to sprout. One fateful October day, Oreen-le met with an old friend. He introduced her to Roan, his friend. Her eyes met the newcomer’s. He was standing in the doorway, inviting her to come inside. How was she to know that this handsome stranger would change the course of her life? Words and laughter forged their souls together on that chanceful day. For months thereafter air and space were filled with messages of thoughts, feelings and chatter, sent on an endless stream, alternating between them. And life was good. Then the day came that Oreen felt the winds of change softly stirring her heart. Her young mind still had so much to see, to experience! She spread her wings and visited a land far, far away. In Germany she was delighted by everything and all, but a July Winter was creeping into her heart, as she had left someone dear to her behind… For six weeks her mind grew stronger, but her heart was yearning for family, her sunny land and Roan. She returned and found her place again under the African sun…and in Roan’s heart. Oreen was stunned one day, when Roan nonchalantly introduced her to someone as his significant other! How dare he take her ungiven consent for granted! Her girlhood dreams and pride called for her to be wooed suitably!

Roan, the dashing suiter he is, did not disappoint and on 19 July 2013 asked her to be his sweetheart. All was well. Life flowed fondly like a silver stream from weeks into months and then years. Roan gradually came to sense that Oreen longingly looked to the skies again. She needed to go. To spread her wings yet again, to test herself and taste adventure. In 2018 she set off to yet another land far away. To fly with Dragons and nestle in the hearts of children. But, alas, not all the colours and fantasy of China could liven the sad she carried in her… From her homeland, Roan’s image and messages flew on the currents of winds over mountains and ocean. Messages of love, yearning and endurement tainted the China sky and found harbour in her heart. For half a year Roan’s heart endured, but he promised himself to never go through this heartache again… Oreen could not wait to return and reunite with her love. Now, Roan is known to be a very resourceful young man. He knew Oreen only too well. Upon her return she started to turn their house into a home. He also knew that no piece of furniture would be left unturned, and therefore he found a secret hiding place for the treasure he kept… He secretly had a ring made to Oreen’s exact desire. He never forgot how she described it. He cunningly hid it in the alarm box in their home. And then, one summer’s evening, after a candlelight dinner, in their cosy living- room, surrounded by their memories, love and dreams of the future, he got onto one knee and asked her to be his. To spend every day with him, to share every tear-be it for joy or pain- with him. She said yes. For one whole day they kept their joy hidden from the world, quietly content in their love. They did not want to sneak any joy from the delightful arrival of a beautiful new baby boy of a family member. This is their story.

their happily ever after will take flight.