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Arthamielle & Arthamiel

Hello, I’m Arthamielle. My story is one of profound loss, but also of an incredible, unexpected love that proved life can be beautiful again. Today, I want to share my heart and the story of how my husband, Arthamiel, became my greatest blessing and my home, all starting right here on Audition Next Gen.

Way back in 2018, I met my husband when I returned to the game. At that time, he only liked playing Fam Battle, while I preferred Normal Mode. One day, he entered my room, and we had a small chat that ended up lasting the whole day. He wasn’t a very chatty person in-game, He usually focused on chaining, but over time, we played together more and really clicked. Initially, we decided to be a friendly couple in-game. no romantic feelings. At that time, my ex and I had been on-and-off for many months, so I eventually decided to break up with him.

Months later, I found myself falling in love with my husband’s lively and friendly personality. He made me laugh and helped me overcome a long period of depression. Then the pandemic hit. He was locked down in his province after his grandfather passed away, and communication was difficult because the area had poor internet and relied only on mobile data. Our relationship lasted only three months before we mutually decided to part ways. Back then, I always thought our relationship shouldn’t have happened, that we should have stayed friends because he was such a good friend. Eventually, we sold our game accounts and remained friends on social media without regular chats. I moved on, and so did he.

Later, I got back together with my ex, hoping to fix our relationship. However, during the pandemic, he contracted an incurable autoimmune disease and required an ICU setup at our home. For three years, my family, his family, and I cared for him. During that time, my love for him grew even stronger. He inspired me, made me a stronger person, and helped me grow closer to God. I hoped every day that he would recover so we could get married and have a happy family. But in 2023, my world shattered, he passed away.

During that difficult time, my now-husband messaged me to offer his condolences. Months later, I discovered that he and his girlfriend had also ended their two-year relationship. However, we didn’t have much of a conversation back then; I was focused on my studies and work, devoting myself to healing just as my late partner had wished for me. I never planned to fall in love again after that heartbreak.

Months later, I met my husband again in person because he invited me to an opening event at his workplace, which happens to be the same place where my mother works. Since I also knew the owner, I decided to attend the event, and we spent some time talking. I also met new friends that day. We reconnected and slowly became good friends again. By 2024, I began to notice him trying to court me, though he never said it outright. At first, I resisted, as I was still mourning my ex. But over time, I grew closer to him, and later that year, we officially got back together. We downloaded Audition Next Gen again and played every day after work, building a bond stronger than ever.

In March 2025, he proposed to me, and we had a civil wedding on April 29, 2025. I’m so thankful to have him in my life. He’s the most supportive and gentle person I’ve ever met. He makes me laugh every day, always there when I’m feeling down, and has brought light back into my life. After losing my ex, I never imagined I could feel this happy again, but he helped me heal, and I’ve never felt more joy.

Now, God has blessed us with a baby girl, and I’m six months pregnant. I feel incredibly grateful and excited for this new chapter in our lives. I’m so thankful for this game, It’s where I met the love of my life. Who knew that something so simple could lead to so much laughter, support, and happiness? It’s amazing how a game brought someone so incredible into my life, and now we’re building a beautiful journey together.

Thank you so much, Audition Next Gen, for giving me the chance to share our love story. I’m truly grateful for this opportunity to celebrate the journey that brought us together and the happiness we’ve found in each other.

AIcovendas & Alcovendas

Unexpectedly, we teamed up and became partners in ballroom dance way back in 2007. We were very young then—just 13 years old. We clicked instantly and, without realizing it, fell for each other.

In 2008, we officially became GF-BF, but it was an LDR. I was from Davao, and he was from QC. We both did our best to go online at the same time just to meet on the dance floor, since we were still students then. We had no proper means of communication because we weren’t rich enough to have mobile phones back then, so we relied on instinct and timing. Our relationship lasted from 2008 to 2012.

When I reached college, I had to focus on my studies because I was a scholar. He, being the eldest, also had to focus on working while studying. We broke up—not a good breakup—and we completely stopped communicating.

Then 2013 came. During my 2-hour breaks from school every other day, I still managed to go online, and I found out he was online too. I was so happy, and I didn’t know that he was also happy to talk to me again. But at that time, I already had a boyfriend. He knew about it, but he was still happy just talking and playing with me. He was still as good as he was back then on the dance floor.

But it didn’t last. We had to say goodbye again and go back to reality. During those 2-hour breaks, I consistently chose to go online instead of going to the library. I thought maybe fate would give us another chance to talk about what happened to us, because the last time was overwhelming and made me forget about the past. But that chance didn’t come.

I graduated college in 2014. In 2015, I was given a chance to go to Cavite to accompany my cousin. I tried reaching out to him, asking if he could at least give me a tour, or maybe finally meet in person. But he felt out of reach.

I remember his mother messaging me on Facebook. I gathered the courage to ask if her son could see me while I was in Manila, and she agreed. (His mother knew we were together before.) We finally met in 2015 at Baclaran. I was with my current boyfriend then.

He later told me that he was very sad when he saw me because I was no longer his girl—but he didn’t show it at the time. I thought he was just annoyed with me. It was only for a day, but at least I finally met the man I once loved.

Fast forward to 2017, I was able to go to Manila on my own to explore since I was already working. From 2015 to 2017, we were still communicating, but not consistently—just greetings during birthdays and holidays. He told me he was courting a girl and didn’t want her to misunderstand, especially when I tried to tag him in a photo I took.

Then December 2017—I was already single. I asked him if he could finally treat me like he promised before, since we were both working now. He agreed and met me at the airport. When he was putting a helmet on my head, my whole world suddenly went into slow motion. The wind felt colder, the background blurred, and I couldn’t hear what he was saying. It was the first time I ever felt that way.

I brushed off the feeling, thinking he already had someone. He treated me to Starbucks, and we took a photo together with another friend. When I got back to Davao, I excitedly posted the photo and tagged him. I didn’t expect to be flooded with friend requests and messages from his coworkers. Some were flirting, some said they were from Mindanao too, and others said I looked pretty.

I messaged him about it, expecting him to get mad—but instead, he warned me to be careful and started telling me all the flaws of the coworkers who messaged me. I wasn’t sure if he was being protective because he still had feelings for me or if that was just his kind nature.

Later, his coworkers told me that he had no girlfriend, no one courting him, and that they even thought he was gay because he wasn’t interested in girls when they tried to set him up. Their doubts disappeared when I told them I was his ex-girlfriend. That’s when they realized I was real—the first love and first girlfriend he always talked about.

I confronted him about not having someone, and he admitted that it was a lie. He said he couldn’t take back what he said since 2015 and didn’t want me to think he was lying. That gave me hope. Something inside me said I couldn’t miss this chance. Knowing him, I knew rejection wouldn’t be too painful—but I’d rather try than regret it later.

I confessed to him. And guess what? He said he was just waiting. He was scared to say anything because he thought I would bring up the past. We got back together December 2017.

In March 2018, he flew to Manila to meet me and my parents. From then on, we took turns flying to see each other every month. In June 2019, on my birthday—just 1 year and 6 months after getting back together—he proposed to me, saying he couldn’t afford to lose me again, not in this lifetime.

On November 25, 2019, his birthday, he said marrying me was the best gift he could ever receive. Fast forward to now—we are 6 years married, blessed with a 4-year-old daughter who is also an Audista.

I hope you enjoyed reading our LDR love story. Online love is real. LDR can really work. We found love at an early age, but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t real.

I am his first love, first girlfriend, only ex-girlfriend, and now his wife.

PS: Our wedding dance song is First Love by Paran.
From the ballroom dance floor to the wedding hall.

Even our neighbors can testify to our love story—they still can’t believe we ended up together.