Sunset in Paradise

Under The Kaleidoscopic Sky

Matapos nilang makapagtapos at magbubukas na ang bagong yugto sa kanilang kanya-kanyang karera ng buhay, mapanindigan pa kaya nila ang kani-kaniyang desisyon o mawawala rin sila at maliligaw sa daang tatahakin nila?

Devlin has found his true origin, the story behind his parents and his past in general. Living a life with indefinite meaning has beaten him hard and eventually loses direction. How will he be able to go back and live, if his heart doesn't know how to beat and love again?

Ash has the time of his life, his optimistic chances for his sport, the affirmation from his supportive friends and the inspiration from a girl. But what happens if he loses that important person? Will he be able to bounce back or lose everything together with her?

Lorraine is deteriorating, but still fighting. Losing her chance and giving it away is the most excruciating part for her let alone knowing that she won't be able to compete again.

Benny is funny yet the saddest clown of the gang. He wasn't complaining but it was tiring to be the safe guy, to be the rebound guy. In the hopes of finding answers while building his name, will he be able to find his endgame or will lead him only into another heartbreak once more?

Archie is the lost prince. He's reinstated and now living along with his dad's relative. He always has a plan and sets his goal straight. But this mindset didn't seem to prepare him for what life was waiting for him, entering the early stage of marriage and fatherhood.

Sabrina loses Casper. Casper loses himself. And JC loses his ever-elusive chance when he finally opens his heart to her. What will happen to their friendship and love story that started sweet yet ended up so painful and fell out miserably?

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Excerpt Chapter: Sabrina's book

‡On Somebody‡

It was never easy being me.

Marami ang nagsasabi at naniniwala na maswerte daw ako dahil napapaligiran ako ng mga sikat na tao at maging parte ng Phoenix Siklab circle, to befriend with Filo-athletes such as Reina Montalvo—bago siya nagpakasal at pinalitan ang surname niya ng Morales, tatlong taon na rin ang nakakaraan at magdadalawa na ang anak as of now. My girl bestie after my dear friend left us.

May espesyal na lugar pa rin sa puso ko si Lorraine. Ang una kong girl bestie.

Si Benny, ang hyper at mateluk kong kababata na former hurdler na ngayon ay may bago nang direksyon sa buhay bilang isang indie film director.

Di ko nga alam na balak pala niyang maging direktor dahil hindi niya nabanggit ni minsan, pero ang ironic lang kasi ang gulo ng buhay niya.

Si Archie, my royal ass cousin—biro lang, dating pole vaulter at ngayon ay isang role model para sa pinili niyang propesyon bilang exchequer to Monteblanca house of representatives, a constitutional monarch malapit sa French Riviera o border ng Monaco.

Naging sikat na rock star siya pagkatapos siyang kilalanin bilang lord prince pero sa papel lang at walang bearing. Gayunpaman, importante ang role niya sa Monteblanca politics.

Sina Ash and Devlin, ang star players at madalas MVPs ng SLJA Phoenix kahit noon pa nung senior high namin, tapos Phoenix Siklab limited, ngayon, mas naging mailap at mahirap silang kausapin. Kung anong pinagkakaabalahan nila sa mga oras na ito, hindi ko na alam, walang nakakaalam.

At siyempre, ang ex ko, ang palakaibigan na si Casper na ngayon ay may karelasyon na matapos naming maghiwalay magwawalong taon na rin. At ang nakakatawa, naging bestie ko pa ang current girlfriend niya ngayon. Si Tiffany.