September 2003
I often look through "VolgaGirl" Success Gallery to see the picture
of a smiling couple. I know that their hearts are filled with love and tenderness
to each other. I can hardly believe that the man looking at the girl is
my fiancé Robert and that very smiling girl is me, Svetlana # 249.
Perhaps some of you happened to know me personally for I worked for "VolgaGirl"
as an interpreter for some time. But I bet you never knew the fact that
initially I was a "VolgaGirl" client for a pretty long time.
My story, which is not at all unique but real, goes back to the year of
2000. One of my girl friends told me the romantic story of Craig and Arina
Rich and mentioned about their company in Togliatti. The story of their
relationship sounded like a fairy tale. For me it was like a sort of fantasy
and deep in my mind I was pretty sure that I would never get registered
at "VolgaGirl". Frankly speaking, I was pretty prejudiced against
that kind of marriage service. Above all, I did not feel like "advertising"
myself in Internet.
But they say "Never say NEVER"…
One fair day I found myself sitting in their tiny (at that time) office,
talking to a friendly and smiling office manager, asking her all sorts of
the most serious questions about their company and the way it worked. Her
professionalism, confidence and dedication surprised me greatly. Her information
was so detailed and helpful that I decided to take my chance. I filled in
all the required forms in the most proper way and had my pictures taken
at their studio. And to tell the truth I was really delighted with my pictures!
Then I remember myself hurrying up to the "VolgaGirl" office,
excited with the news that they had a letter from an American man waiting
for me. That was a pretty long letter written in the most polite manner,
saying that Mr."So-and-So" was interested in starting correspondence
with me. I remember being both nervous and delighted as I was reading the
letter. I spoke pretty good English but the letter was properly and thoroughly
translated by a professional interpreter from "VolgaGirl". I was
extremely obliged to "VolgaGirl" for their translation for I was
unable to concentrate on the English text and lines were "dancing and
swimming" - so anxious and excited my mind was when I was reading that
letter.
Our relationship was in progress and we finally decided to have a personal
meeting in Togliatti. To make me feel more comfortable and reduce my stress
"VolgaGirl" did the entire job for me and arranged our meeting
in a small cozy restaurant…
Probably, now you expect me to say that I am going to marry that very man...
You are mistaken! We met a few times during his stay in Togliatti but we
were not destined to be together. There was no chemistry between us…
No chemistry at all! I was completely bewildered, disappointed and confused.
After having written so many letters back and forth we seemed to grow quite
fonder of one another but having met him in person I found out that he was
not my special one. He was like a sort of stranger for me. We were neither
soul mates, nor dream mates and there was no one to blame for that…
Everything, which is done, is done to the best. I am quite certain about
it right now! I guess Lord loved me so much that he did not let a stranger
into my life.
The most desirable things happen when you expect them less. I was so eager
to have some magic in my life but I could hardly dream about meeting a Magic
Man! Once I got a letter from a man from Washington State. And shortly after
that letter magic things started to happen in my life.
Pretty soon Robert (yes, his name is Robert!) surprised me with his telephone
call. Our first "telephone date" was as long as two hours. Strange
enough, but I felt very comfortable and easy when talking to Robert for
the first time. He appeared to be the most interesting, entertaining, companionable
and charming man in the world. Above all, he appeared to be a Real Magic
Man!
Can you imagine my surprise when after a few days or so one of "Volgagirls"
delivered a bouquet of beautiful roses and a big box of chocolates and many
other presents directly to my place? She took a few of my happy pictures
and sent them to Robert to see my happy face. We started an active correspondence.
We used to send letters back and forth every day for we were eager to know
about each other as much as possible.
Those friendly and amiable girls form the "VolgaGirl" office
used to deliver me flowers, candies, nice cards, fruits and cute stuffed
animals. So now I have a great number of presents from my sweet Robert.
And I can boast of having at home a whole collection of my favorite picture
puzzles that he sent to me.
We talked on the phone every day. I would like to emphasize that talking
on the phone improved our relationship greatly for we were able to discuss
many important things, to share our opinions, to make jokes and to tease
one another. I learned a lot about Robert's great personality and grew very
fond of him just by talking on the phone. Our relationship had grown into
a special feeling even before we met. And by that time we arranged our meeting
in person in Moscow…
That day, late in October, was the most wonderful day in my life. If I
live to be ninety-nine, I will never forget the smallest details of our
two-week-long vacations in Moscow. The time I spent with Robert was the
most enjoyable time in my life.
I am perfectly sure that I am happy every moment of my life now. That's
how I feel right now! My future husband has filled my life with the most
wonderful things and feelings. Although he is far away right now I feel
his presence everywhere. I have his things at home. I have our common pictures.
I keep his presents and his post cards and his letters. Whenever I feel
lonely I take them out and reread them to enjoy them over and over again.
Above all, I hear his voice every morning on the phone!
He makes me feel so loved and taken real care of. If you have ever been
in love then you know the feeling. We are engaged now and I enjoy wearing
my engagement ring on my left hand. I am so proud of being engaged to the
best man in the world! We plan to get married and start our family life
as soon as I get my fiancée visa. I will move to America in a few
weeks or so, for my visa process is coming to the end.
I am looking at our picture at the "Success Gallery" and I feel
completely happy!
I wish everyone, who is a "VolgaGirl" client,
to meet his or her special one and feel as happy as I do. Good luck to everyone!
You have to know that your special one is surely waiting and searching for
you somewhere on this planet. Take your chance, suggested by "VolgaGirl".
May be he/she is already here?
Sincerely,
Svetlana Deans #249