"As I sat on the toilet, I realized how badass I was being. First of all, I (kind of) broke into Walmart; Second, I was (kind of) plotting to steal toilet paper; and third, I was doing all this while a hurricane was brewing outside." Ellie wanted a quick trip to Walmart to buy some toilet paper for her mom. A minute in, a minute out. Instead, she got locked in. With her secret love, of course.

Tagalog/English [PUBLISHED UNDER POP FICTION - 2017]

Niobe Alcaraz, the perfect daughter, ran off to a far away country to escape the impending controversies, scandals, and heartbreaks which are brought about by a certain conflict she wishes to hide. Upon her departure from her comfort zone, she crosses path with Gab Borromeo, the independent, mysterious and charming mechanic, who will re-route her direction in life. With memories from her past and the extra baggage she carries, she finds herself struggling with love, loss, and duties as teenager and as mother.