In the busy streets of Manila, under the sky that watches over the University of Santo Tomas, there's a story brewing. Meet Maria Clara Santos, a hardworking woman from a middle class family. She's a breadwinner to support them while chasing her dreams at UST. Then there's Alejandro Gabriel Reyes, the rich kid with a craving for something real. He's got the world at his feet, but he's searching for more than just status. When their paths cross at UST, sparks fly. Maria's grit catches Alejandro's eye, and soon they're diving into an unexpected romance. But life isn't all sunshine and rainbows beneath the archers' sky. They'll have to face their differences and the pressures around them. Will their love survive the test, or will it crumble under the weight of society's expectations? Join Macy and Alex in their journey through love, ambition, and identity, all set against the backdrop of UST's vibrant campus.

☯ SPIN OFF • COMPLETE • SLOW BURN Zaffron Zuleika Sierra, a freshman at Dartmouth University, is far from ordinary. Known for her bold, rebellious streak, and her close ties to the influential Ybañez family, she's anything but forgettable. But college threw her a curveball she never expected-a fierce, no-nonsense professor, Arsianna Hernandez, who ruled her class with an iron fist. Instead of cowering like the rest, Zaffron found herself intrigued, even drawn to the professor's icy demeanor. Fueled by an unrelenting spark, she made it her mission to break through the professor's walls, pulling out all the stops to catch their attention and carve a space in their guarded world. Date Started: April 6, 2025 Date Finished: July 5, 2025

Published book, series and now a Wattpad Original. Read the original story or watch new episodes weekly only on VivaOne. Hindi intensiyon ni Carmela Isabella ang umibig, lalo na sa taong 1892. Mula sa taong 2016 ay mapupunta siya sa nakaraan nang may isang misyon: huwag hayaang umibig sa kanya si Juanito Alfonso, ang anak ng kilalang gobernadorcillo at ang lalaking nakatakda niyang makaisang-dibdib. *** Palaging kinukuwestiyon ni Carmela Isabella ang mga kuwentong nakabaon sa nakaraan ng kanyang pamilya, ngunit hindi niya akalain na mula sa panahong 2016 ay mapupunta siya sa taong 1892 sa pamamagitan ng isang lumang talaarawan at ang Arch of the Centuries na kanyang nagsilbing portal. Inatasan siya ng isang misteryosong madre upang gawin ang napakahalagang misyon: kailangan niyang mamuhay bilang si Carmelita Montecarlos, ang bunsong anak ng pinakamayamang pamilya sa San Alfonso at siguruhing mapipigilan si Juanito Alfonso--ang nakatakdang mapangasawa ni Carmelita--na umibig sa kanya. Sa nalalapit nilang kasal at sa kasaysayang naghihintay na maisulat muli, ang pag-ibig na hindi naman sinadya upang maranasan ng dalawang inosenteng puso ay muli bang masisilayan pagkalipas ng isang siglo? Book Cover by: LIB Publishing Illustrated (Charcoal Painting) by: Warner Jr. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. Started: June 01, 2016 Completed: April 27, 2017

Bata palang ako pero marami na kong natutunan sa mga bagay bagay, isa na don ang tanggapin ang katotohanan at kung paano mag mahal ng tunay. Hindi ito kwento tungkol sa talambuhay ko. Tungkol ito sa pag mamahal na hindi ko lubusang nakuha dahil napunta sa iba tao. Kayo, anong kwentong first love niyo? *Book cover illustration from pinterest.