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Author's Note

Ctrl+S has officially ended.

Thank you so much for all the support. Thank you for reading my first story here on Wattpad. Words cannot express my gratitude to each and every one of you:3

Frequently Asked Questions:

Concept: The story's concept originated from my own experiences, drawing inspiration from dreams that starkly contrasted with my reality. I decided to weave them into a narrative. Regarding the ending, well, I'm a bit of a prankster, hehe! It was meant to be a happy ending, but I couldn't resist a twist. Honestly, I just didn't know how to write it differently.

Characters: All the characters exist in my life, although I've changed their names for the story. Tine's friends are my real-life buddies, and they're just as crazy as they are in the story. Yanni is my Mamita in real life. For Earn, I drew inspiration from a man I frequently dream about, someone I still haven't met in real life. I've only encountered him in my dreams. Earn's characteristics are based on a person who was close to me. Mira and Mara, the twins, are based on my cousin Mara (yes, that's her real name) and my goddaughter, Mira.

Details: Sunflowers are my favorite flower you know the drill. My best friend loves Kare-Kareng Baboy, and we both adore Ben&Ben's music. Palawan is our dream destination, so I included it in the story. All the places they visited are places we'd love to experience, but life has a way of changing our plans. I still hope to visit them someday, even if it's with a different company. The list Tine has is a combination of entries from my diary and my best friend's. Tine's fashion sense, her obsession with outfits, that's all straight from me.

Real Inspiration: Rancho and Kylie are real place and people.

Title: The story's title was inspired by a Thai series called "2gether" which features a character with that band name. I also drew inspiration from the lead male actor's appearance in that series. I love Thailand (and its actors!).

Christine Hella Peter:  Our female protagonist, Christine Hella Peter, is based on my best friend who is now in heaven. She dreamed of becoming a doctor, but sadly, that dream wasn't fulfilled. This story is dedicated to her. She passed away at 18, just like Christine, though their illnesses were different. Christine's fighting spirit is a reflection of my best friend's. Through this story, her life continues, even if it's just in memory.

Again, khop khun kha/thank you to everyone who read this story until the end. I hope it inspires you to cherish every hour, minute, and second we have because we never know how long it will last. I also apologize if you find any errors in the story. Lastly, remember, as long as there's life, there's a fight, for the ending we all long for.

Ctrl+S officially signing off.

"Ikaw lang hanggang sa susunod na habang buhay."

-K