"Damn that woman. She wasn't even nice to start with. Paasa!" Mula sa kinatatayuan ko ay napalingon ako sa pinanggalingan ng boses na iyon. Halatang lasing na. There's a 5'11 tall girl, with a glass of brandy on her right hand. Nakasandal ito sa pader habang nakatingin sa may gilid ng pool. She reminds me of Grant's height and Leigh's physique. Pati pormahan, Leigh na Leigh yung datingan. I was busy looking at her when she childishly sat on the edge of the pool. Tinanggal nito yung stilettos nito at walang pakialam kahit mabasa pa yung skirt nito habang nakaupo sa gilid. Her white long legs are exposed dahil sa nalilis nitong skirt. Out of my normal, I'll just let it pass. "I've been chasing her for two fuckin' years. But she's not even seeing me as her equal. It sucks." Seryoso. Lasing na talaga siguro 'to. Don't tell me babae talaga yung tinutukoy nya? Natatawang nilapitan ko tuloy ito. A small talk won't hurt right? "Hey, Are you okay?" Natigilan ako nang umangat yung kulay light blue nitong mga mata patingin sa akin. I'm not fond of blue eyes. But hers is as clear as a sky. She's still brimming into tears. "Get out!" Gusto kong matawa. Para talaga syang bata. It reminds me of my bestfriend. "What's wrong with you?" Inabot ko sa kanya yung white hanky ko. "Are you stalking me?" "No, of course not. Why would I?" "Hindi mo ako kilala?" I gently shake my head. "Sabagay. You look like a commoner." Tumingin pa sya sakin mula ulo hanggang paa. Fine, I'm wearing black fitted jeans, my casual white tees, and white sneakers. Kagagaling ko lang kasi sa hangar kanina. I just need a drink kaya naghanap ako ng may party. "Do you usually talk to a stranger?" tanong pa nito. "Of course. Talking to someone you do not know is relieving. Especially when you need to talk." Tumayo ito at lumapit sakin. Napatingala naman ako dito. "I don't need to talk. I need to prove something. Stay still, stranger." And then she kissed me. Fucks! What!?

"What makes you think you're already in love? You haven't even met that Zero." Natawa naman ako sa kaibigan kong si Leigh habang inaayos ko yung sintas ng sapatos ko. "Why Leigh? Do you fall in love at first sight? Hindi naman din di ba? Saka sabi mo, fall in love with the character. That's why I think I'm falling for this Zero." "You don't even know him yet, Van." "Exactly. Kaya nga ako naeexcite e. It seems that we don't know each other yet. But we can already feel the connection as if we've known each other for a long time." Natahimik naman ito doon. Pagkatapos ay sinimulan na din magpalit ng jersey. "Just slow down. You might find yourself breaking. Mamaya gamitin ka lang nyan." Umismid naman ako. "Gaya ng mga exes mo? Y'know what's wrong with you, Leigh? Pinangungunahan mo lahat. That's why no one can keep up with your standards." "Hey, I'm just saying if what if he's a psycho? A stalker? A hooker?" Tumawa naman ako dito. She's really paranoid. "Just step out of your safe zone, Leigh. You're already missing the most exciting part of life." "Slowing down isn't always bad, Vanilla." "Yeah, but look at you. Seriously? Continous failed relationships?" "Ikaw din naman a. Why aren't you finding the right one yet?" "I already found him. That's zero. I can feel the connection. He guesses everything about me perfectly. Like all of my favorites and quirks that only you and the girls can tell." I gave her an elated smile. "So, back off. And just be happy for me. Okay?" "What if that's a stalker or a paparazzi that already run a background check with you?" "Ang negative mo, Leigh. Seriously, just fall in love and get a life." Ngumiti ito ng nakakaloko. "Okay, so what will you do if that Zero is a girl?" Natigilan naman ako. "You're not Zero, are you?" "Of course not." Nakahinga naman ako. "As long as it's not you, I'm okay." "Why?" "Because I don't want to end up with a puppet like you. Yikes! A barbie doll of everyone."

Seven Deadly Sinners Series #3: SLOTH [Wician Keddy Lennon] "I surprisingly found peace in your cruelty." _____ A/N: This story, being a dark romance, contains scenes that are disturbing and triggering, and is not suitable for everyone. Please proceed with caution and read at your own risk. I warned you.

Hillcrest Girl's Series #1: TANGLED HEART (Professor x Student) "Everyone has a secret to keep. It's just there are secrets that you wouldn't dare to let out" In a university full of elites, Avika Monterey got luckily accepted into North Hillcrest University as a sponsored student. Being a girl with ambition, having a romantic feeling for someone is definitely not her thing. All she ever planned was to enjoy her life in her dream university and most of all graduate with high recognition. However, it all turned upside down when she got involved with Thaleia Abenson, one of her professors. When these two different women met, things started to fall apart. For Avika, dealing with this very complicated woman is like an open door to hell, intriguing yet scary. And when Avika unintentionally discovered her professor's dark past, her life takes its turn.

[This is a GL story] Date started: March 24, 2017 Date completed: April 29, 2020 Additional chapters: Date Started: May 9, 2020 Date completed: July 15, 2020 CONTENT WARNING: This story contains scenes that readers may find upsetting, disturbing, and/or traumatic. Readers' discretion is advice. ** They said that Rosendale Ibañez massacred her own family for no apparent reason ngunit ni minsan ay hindi siya naipasok sa kulungan sa kadahilanang menor de edad siya noong panahong iyon - given by the fact that she came from a wealthy family. Iyon ang balitang kumalat na maging sa University na pinapasukan ni Echo that's why she almost freak out when her parents told her that the University's psychopath - Rosendale - is going to live with them. On the same roof!

# 1 Completed | Written in Taglish. "I apologize for fitting into your almost perfect puzzle, unwittingly carrying thorns that wounded you. I was unaware of them until I allowed you to embrace me, and I witnessed the shedding of your blood. I beg your forgiveness for disrupting your peaceful and perfect life. I'm sorry, amore mio."