"I love not to compete. I genuinely love because I chose to." Alex is a master of the "quiet exit"-letting go before things get heavy. But she has one rule-breaker: a woman who understands her mind but can never hold her heart. Caught between the pressure of her 30s and a career that feels like a sinking ship, Alex is a self-proclaimed mess. She believes that the person she loves deserves only the best version of her, but she isn't there yet. Now, Alex is forced to play a dangerous game: thriving for a future she wants to offer, while burying her feelings to save the only friendship that keeps her sane. It's a silent sacrifice of loving someone from the sidelines-because losing her as a partner is one thing, but losing her entirely is a risk Alex isn't brave enough to take. Special thanks to Lyca for making the cover photo for my story!

The thing with Valentine's Day is, either you hate it or you love it. And Zade Pascual definitely belongs to the first category. Para sa kanya, isang araw lang ito ng commercialized version ng pag-ibig. Walang kakilig-kilig at napakalayo sa true love stories na nababasa niya sa mga libro. Nasubok ang kanyang anti-Valentine's sentiment when she unexpectedly meets Andreau Cortez-an award-winning actor and film student at her university-in the cafe where she works-- on Valentine's Day of all days. Andreau, their new cafe regular, surprises Zade by asking for her help with his latest short film project, which she hesitantly agrees to. Despite a rocky start, Zade discovers the real Andreau Cortez beyond the camera and celebrity gossip. Over the fika-not date hangouts and late-night conversations, their effortless friendship blurs into something more, to the point na akala ng lahat (yes, friends and family included) na sila na ni Andreau. Caught off guard by her evolving feelings, Zade must confront her own heart. Hanggang best friend nga lang ba ang tingin niya kay Andreau? Can their story unfold like the happy endings she loves in books? Well, sometimes, the best love stories take time to tell.

"Everyone has to die one day. No one can outdo death and no one can cheat death. There are only few who are capable of it. They are lucky and blessed with miracle for they can be with the person they love, even if it is for a short period of time." Jennie smiled as she read the quotation. It made her feel sad because she knew her time was less yet she never asked for more time.... ....that is until she meets Lisa. -----

Gracie May Howards is a brat. She's mean, and she not very smart at all. But she has that personality that's strong that you can't say no to. She is rather naive when it comes to guys. She really doesn't know anything about love, about accomplishments, and feeling good about what you do, until she meets her arrogant, rude, straight forward, mean Tutor.