Rachelle Ann reveals real reason behind breakup with Christian

Author: Aster Amoyo
Column: If I Know

Rachelle Ann Go is obviously enjoying the best of both worlds these days. While her singing career is doing well, her love life is on the upswing too. She and Gab Valenciano are currently playing beautiful music together. Their special friendship started last December.

"Funny, but at first, we weren't talking to each other," says the charming lass. "I knew he's the son of Gary Valenciano but that's just it. In fact, we don't even exchange 'Hi's!' whenever we meet in the hallways of ABS-CBN 2. My initial impression of him was that he's a braggart, judging on the way he talked to people and carried himself. I thought he was over-confident because he is the son of Gary V.

"But all of that changed when I got to do production numbers with him in ASAP. It gave us the chance to talk and I discovered that basically, he's a shy guy. When I told him about my first impression of him, he said that he is just like that when he talks to people but definitely, he's not boastful. And because of his dad, I got to know Gab better. From there, our friendship developed. "

Last Christmas, they gave each other gifts.

"He gave me a MAC Book laptop. I was really touched. In return, I bought him a computer chair which he can use in his recording studio. Actually, I was with him when he canvassed its price. I advised him not to buy it and instead, scout for a cheaper one. Without his knowledge, I had the chair reserved. Then, exactly on Christmas day, together with Tita Angeli (Pangilinan, Gab's mother), I put it in his room. When he saw it, he was very happy!"

Now that she has found a new love, Rachelle is open to reveal the real reason behind her break-up with ex-boyfriend Christian Bautista.

"It's okay to talk about it since it is water under the bridge now. For the record, there was no third party involved. The numerous things we didn't agree upon triggered our decision to call it quits. Unknown to the public, during our two-year relationship, we were on and off because of said differences. Perhaps, we were just good in handling our feelings in front of the cameras. We tried working things out but our efforts were futile.

"So before things get worse, we agreed to end our relationship but vowed to become friends. Later, we realized that indeed, we're better off as such. Now, we understand each other better as compared to the time when we were still together. "

Lack of time for each other was another pertinent factor for their split-up.

"We spent more time working than being together. It was only during ASAP that Christian and I get to see each other regularly and if we had shows together. Sad but true.

"It's good that we became good friends despite what happened to our love affair. In fact, he's one of my special guests in my forthcoming show at the Music Museum titled Falling in Love. Gab will also be one of the guest performers," excitingly informs Rachelle

POPS: I WILL ALWAYS LOVE MARTIN

ASKED on her reaction regarding beau Jomari Yllana's recent pronouncement that she will be the last woman in his life, Pops Fernandez blurts out:

"Really? Well, I hope so, too. We're already on our third year as steadies and we're still in the getting-to-know stage until now. We still discover a lot of new things about each other. We are working everything out. It's pretty exciting. Let's wait and see. "

Interestingly, Jomari is producing her comeback concert with former husband Martin Nievera titled Missing You under his Fearless Productions slated on February 6. Pops salutes her boyfriend's enthusiasm and hands-on approach to the project.

"This is his first venture as a concert producer. I feel flattered that for his opening salvo, he chose a concert that would reunite Martin and me on stage. For the benefit of those who don't know yet, Jom is a true blue Pops-Martin fan. At first, I didn't believe him but in the course of our relationship, I realized that he really meant it. I greatly appreciate that he is exerting his best efforts to ensure our show's success. "

Many are happy with the positive development between her and Martin.

"Yes, we are very amicable to each other these days. In fact, we check on each other from time to time, especially when it concerns our sons Robin and Ram. The two are very pleased that mom and dad are friends now. You know, those two boys are more mature than their parents. I'm proud of them. "

Pops is aware that even if they're already leading separate lives, she and Martin will forever be connected.

"Oh, yes. Apart from our kids, there are our legions of followers who are still hopeful that we'll reconcile in the future. In fact, many are teasing me that Jom, Martin and I will be a love triangle forever. Ha-ha-ha!"

Despite their failed union, Pops admits that: "I will always love Martin and he will always have a special place in my heart. We've known each other for the longest time now. I just want him to find his true happiness. "

Meanwhile, she is soon joining the illustrious cast of the popular ABS-CBN 2 soap I Love Betty La Fea?

"It will be fun because my friend Ruffa (Gutierrez) is there. I'm also an avid viewer of the original Ugly Betty so more or less, I'm already familiar with the characters. "

Source: People's Journal