Clemente Series #2 - December (ONGOING) Family and school were the twin pillars of December's life. She liked having a plan and dreamed of a future she could create. Then, love came unexpectedly, beautiful but fragile, like the garden she longed for. People said her success was only because of her family's money or her looks. December stayed quiet, putting her energy into her goals-until heartbreak broke her dreams. Now, back with a guarded heart, December must face the choices she once set aside. Will she open up again or stay behind the walls she built? Who will walk beside her to the end of the trail-and who will turn their back when the climb grows steep? Who will find their way back to December? *This story is: - part epistolary and part narrative - written in TagLish (Tagalog & English) - cliche (yes, because life is a cliche) ©May 2021

Clemente Series #1 - January (COMPLETED) What happens when love begins in messages and late-night calls? Can distance-and different time zones-truly be conquered? Back in college, January admired Kellie from afar, too focused on his dream of becoming a doctor to chase after the girl who captured his quiet attention. Nearly a decade later, fate brings them together again-this time, not in hallways or classrooms, but through glowing screens. Now both working in hospitals but separated by oceans, January and Kellie find themselves drawn to each other all over again. The feelings are real, but so are the challenges. Who will take the first step to prove that their connection isn't just fleeting words on a screen-but something strong enough to last? *Most parts are epistolary and 2-3 chapters in the narrative. *This story is written in TagLish (Tagalog & English) ©March 2021