Serafina, a journalist for Sun's Bulletin, was forced to go to Negros Oriental to work as part of the Ambrosia government's media team. Nangyari ito matapos matuklasan ng administrasyon na siya pala ang nasa likod ng isang website na matagal nang bumabatikos sa kanila. Ano'ng gagawin niya? Kung hindi siya susunod, makakasuhan siya. Mawawalan siya ng trabaho. Baka pati ang career na ilang taon niyang pinaghirapan, mawala nang parang bula. Pero paano ba naman siya nahuli? She was careful. Bahala na. Wala siyang choice kundi sumunod. Sana ay maging mabait sa kanya ang bayan ng Negros Oriental. At siguro, ito na rin ang chance niyang malaman ang totoo tungkol sa pagkamatay ng kanyang mga magulang sa probinsyang ito. Iyon lang naman ang dapat niyang gawin. But she never expected everything to change when she met Theodore-a tall, tan-skinned man with downturned eyes and slicked-back hair. He was her tour guide for the package she had booked. Inis pa nga siya rito. Akala niya hindi na niya ulit ito makikita pa pagkatapos ng tour. Ngunit maliit lang ang Dumaguete. No matter where she went, he was there too... until one day, he asked her out on a date. Bakit? Para saan? Falling for someone was never part of her plan. She was only there to work-to expose the truth behind the Ambrosia government's lies. Pero ano'ng nangyari? She fell in love with Theodore-deeply and unexpectedly. Only to discover it was all a lie. He wasn't just a tour guide; he was the son of the very governor she despised. The man she trusted had been deceiving her all along. Now, she wondered-was any of it real, or was she just another pawn in his father's game?

Pollux, the man with so much passion about being perfect, why not? He was known by his perfect looks and perfect life, he's the perfect description about with women's 3 F's: Face value. Fat bank account. Fat c*ck. Those characteristics weren't from his father Castor, but he made his popularity known to all people....alone. He was a well known photographer who loves to capture things that doesn't have any imperfections. But how about when he saw the most beautiful woman he ever saw, but then she's not that perfect? --

[Self-Published] SHORT STORY In the world of love, we often see it as a fairytale, especially when we believe we've found the right person. When life's plans seem to align perfectly with time, and you think everything is set. Even the toughest challenges can feel like they can be conquered, as long as you're together. This is how Amythist felt about her relationship with Kai. But in this world, nothing is perfect. Every love story carries a hidden shadow.How far are you willing to go when it comes to love? Are you ready to fight for what you believe is yours, or are you willing to take a risk because deep down, you know it's the right thing to do? Love often forces us to face our fears, make difficult decisions, and take leaps of faith. It asks us whether we're willing to sacrifice comfort for something greater, whether we're willing to trust in the uncertain and embrace vulnerability. In this tale, trust will be tested, loyalty questioned, and love enveloped with doubts. Amid the flowers, promises, and hopes, Amythist will find herself caught in the eye of an unexpected storm, as long-hidden secrets begin to surface.

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