I always dreamed of a fairy tale love affair. You know the kind - the one all young girls dream of - wherein the beautiful princess is saved by her prince, and somehow that's all it takes. Then unconditional love, for ever after. Happily, too.

Never in my wildest dreams did I wish for what I have now. It's a love undeniable, but so undesirable. For our fairy tale to be jarred by something as simple yet epic as living on different soil, is cruel indeed.

Sometimes in my dreams of story book seduction, I imagine wonderful flying machines and well-built boats that carry me into your arms. But then I wake in my own bed half a world away from you, and sometimes I can't help the tears.

One day I know, I will come to you. Or perhaps you to me, just like the Prince Charming in every tale I've read. Oceans may keep us from each others arms today, but in my heart I hold a vision of tomorrow when our fairy tale comes true.