Krista has always been the master of her life, especially her feelings. Destiny? Kismet? Fate? No such thing. But the universe seemingly mocks her as unexpected events happen to her vacation in Italy, leaving her beliefs shaken. Is she really in control of her heart or is it the other way around? *** After quitting her job, former "best girl player" in town Krista packs up and goes to Verona, Italy to rest for a bit, and find herself. But what awaits her there is beyond expectations--visiting an old library, reading a bitter letter penned years ago, having a mysterious stranger as an old school penpal, and meeting a free-spirited guy from the past. Nothing has gone as planned! All her life, she has always believed that she is in control. Fate, feelings, even a kiss on the lips? Every move is her choice, and not even destiny or any guy can interfere with her decisions. Or maybe . . . a particular guy can? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish with a little bit of Italian. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

Elevators. Airplanes. Palaman ng Sandwich. Yung feeling na papunta ka pa lang at excited ka pa lang sa pupuntahan mo. Yung feeling na palapit pa lang yung birthday mo. Yung feeling na palapit pa ang isa pang espesyal na araw. Yung feeling na ilang oras na lang ay pasko na. Yung feeling na tatlong araw na lang simula na ulit ng pasukan. Yung feeling na nasa gitna ka pa lang at di ka pa nakakarating. Yung feeling na malapit na pero hindi pa. Yun ang laging gusto ko. Yung nasa gitna pa lang. Yung nasa gitna ka ng dalawang bagay. Gitna ng isang building. Gitna ng langit at lupa. Gitna ng dalawang matatabang tinapay. Gitna ng byahe papuntang disneyland. Mas gusto ko yung feeling tuwing nagbabyahe kesa doon sa nakarating ka na. Mas gusto ko yung feeling na may inaantay ka kesa doon sa nandyan na. I always like the things in between. "You only like things in between, Coreen. You only like the chase... You only want me chasing after you. You don't want to decide... Pero pakiusap naman, magdesisyon ka na, kasi tao rin naman ako, nasasaktan. And you? I don't think nararamdaman mo yung sakit na nararamdaman ko... You are just too heartless."

Josefa Hanabella Valiente is the ugly girl of Altagracia. She is often bullied because of her ugly looks. Binansagan siyang ng maraming pangit na pangalan at nasanay na siya roon. Now that her father's dead, everyone bullied her more. The people of Altagracia hated her father's deeds and she can't do anything about it. Tanging ang pusa niya na lang ang kakampi dahil mismong ang kamag-anak ay masama rin ang trato sa kanya. Her heart got broken and she swore to herself that she would never be that helpless bullied girl again. In time, she earned her place and is now popular, the way she wanted it. Pero nang bumalik ang lalaking bumasag sa bata niyang puso, bumabalik ang mga pangarap niya noon. Her daydreams came back, too and she didn't know what to do. Her daydreams that consist of many things. Including holding him close. This is the third and last book of Azucarera Series. The series consist of three books. The two other books are: Against the Heart (Azucarera #1) Getting to You (Azucarera #2)

Crisanta Camila Alcazar is the baby girl of Altagracia. Bunsong anak ng may-ari ng isang malaking azucarera, she was pampered and always prim and proper. Walang mag-aakalang may magagawa siyang isang bagay na ikakahiya ng kanyang pamilya. When it happened, she was devastated. The truth was revealed and yet everyone seems to their fingers to someone else, hindi siya. Hindi siya kayang paratangan ng probinsiya ng ganoong bagay. She was guilty and regretful. She carried it within her, and never forgave herself. Nang umuwi si Alonzo Salvaterra, nakita niyang pagkakataon iyon para humingi ng tawad. She was always soft spoken but this time, she hopes that her voice was enough. And that it will get to him. This is the second book of Azucarera Series. The series consist of three books. The two other books are: Against The Heart (Azucarera #1) Hold Me Close (Azucarera #3)

Charlotta Yvonna del Real is the queen of Altagracia. Anak ng may-ari ng malaking Azucarera, she has it all - friends, popularity, riches, boys. But well, maybe, not all. May madilim na lihim ang kanyang pamilya. Isang bagay na hindi inaasahan para sa kanila. The deal Real's were always the epitome of a perfect family, not until that night. Inukit sa puso niya ang galit at pagkamuhi para sa mga Castanier. She was sure that when the Lenadro Castanier is back, she would throw them out of Altagracia. Even if it was against her heart. This is the First book of Azucarera Series. The series consist of three books. The two other books are: Getting to You (Azucarera #2) Hold Me Close (Azucarera #3)

Breaking the Bad Boy prequel/sequel Written by blue_maiden Start: September 15, 2016 End:

Minsan kahit gaano natin i-plano ang buhay natin darating at darating talaga ang panahon na sisirain iyon ng mapaglarong tadhana. At dalawa lang ang pwede mong gawin, ang sumabay sa agos o ang kalabanin ang nakatadhana sayo pero ang tanong kaya mo ba? Destined book 2 Written by blue_maiden Start date: October 30, 2015 Completed: September 9, 2016

MONTEVINSKI SERIES #3 Norwyn Enesi Tadashi is the Japanese setter of Raven Claws. She's known for being soft, selfless and solicitous. She thinks she's not yet ready for any romantic feelings for some reasons, that's why Mooze Diego Montevinski, the notorious playboy, badboy, and a basketball player of the generation had a hard time winning her heart.

MONTEVINSKI SERIES #2 Uoiea Ishan Villaceran is one of the popular Archers. A hopeless daughter who always feel unlovely and a second option. And here comes the embodiment of a Greek God, Xydon Zeus Montevinski, a hot football player who can always make her heart feels everything it desires to feel. Everything was happening according to their plans, but then, just like in archery, cupid's arrows faze, too.

MONTEVINSKI SERIES #1 Kelly Sian Gonzaga is the notorious captain of the generation, and everyone knows she likes Zoren Gray Montevinski, a volleyball captain from another campus. She did everything to get him, and when she was about to get what she wanted, she retreated. Sometimes, young love can be aggressive, destructive, and uncertain. It's a phase where young people fall in love and fall out of it in time. But Kesian knew it wasn't just a shallow kind of young love. She knew her heart better than other people. However, no matter how profound her feelings were, there were still more important than love that must be prioritized before her feelings. Family, responsibility, embarrassment, and trauma. She chose to let go of that young love. She left him like a ball, hanging mid-air. But not all young love that ends lasts forever. Their story didn't end just like that. Because just like a ball thrown away, they will always fall and be back in each other's arms. 🏐#1: Mid Air Ball