Why Maine was moved to tears by Alden's handwritten love letter

For fans of the AlDub tandem, the best moments of their split-screen romance come when reality blends into fiction.

 

Just like last Wednesday, when Maine Mendoza was moved to tears when Alden Richards read a heartfelt love letter that he had written himself.

 

READ: Alden's letter that made Maine cry on 2nd monthsary

 

But why did Maine get so emotional by the gesture?

 

 

An old blog post provides some clues.

 

In 2012, Maine wrote about her Christmas wishlist, and her 10th entry read: Love letter.

 

"Last but not the least, a simple handwritten love letter from a loved one. (call me old-fashioned, but I really appreciate handwritten letters more than anything) Para to sa mga taong walang budget na bilhan ako ng gift. Charot!! I love receiving handwritten letters, who doesn’t anyway? Ang sweet sweet kaya, plus it’s a great way to express your feelings to someone. Bigyan mo ng letter para damang dama! (insert nevergetsold hashtag)

 

"I feel really special and loved everytime I receive letters. Lakas ng impact! Lalo na yung mga death threats 'Di ka makakalabas ng bahay nyo ng buhay. Hayop ka, papatayin kita.' Lol kidding!" —JST, GMA News