For Ara Angeles, the plan is to live the simple, ordinary life she's been living in Batangas-to study hard and work harder to help her family. And Aivan Vinn Montemayor, the grandson of her boss, was not part of the plan, and falling in love with him...well, plans can change. Hearts don't. *** Ara Angeles and her family have been working at the Rancho De Monteyamor ever since she can remember, living a simple, ordinary life tending to horses and cows and sleeping on hay. She never imagined to be noticed by one of Don Gabriel's grandchildren, but she's certainly not complaining--not when Aivan is giving her the romantic fairytale she's always dreamt of having. The catch? He's already engaged to someone else. Will Ara get her happily ever after, or will Aivan remain an unreachable prince charming? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos

LEGACY 2 It is the greatest challenge to anybody, to be seen as who they really are, without the protection of the lies and the pretentions they have. They say that beauty is more than meets the eye. The true definition of beauty is kindness and courage. Si Bullet na yata ang pinakamabait at pinakamatapang na taong makikilala mo. But aside from those two traits, she's more than that. She's more than the girl who smiles despite the pain in her past, despite the clutches of her evil step mother. She believes that someday, she will find her salvation. Someone will save her from the pain of pretending and lying. Someday, she will meet her prince. She believed in Prince Charming, but she also believes in the magic of action. So when her Prince did not come along, she went to his palace and got him. And got him she did. But the Prince's love, just like the fairy godmother's magic, fades when the clock strikes twelve.

We understand how dangerous a mask can be, we become what we pretend to be. The mask becomes our own skin, until we are consumed by the lies and the pretendings. But I guess it can't be helped. No one will love you unless you wear a mask on. No one will accept you unless you become the person they wanted you to be. No one will love you for who you are. No one will look at you without your mask. No one. Not even one. However, love.. the most powerful thing in the world, is the only one who can reveal the face behind the mask. Love is the only way to be freed. Love is the only acceptance you can get. Too bad I don't believe in love. And I would rather forever wear a mask.

Sometimes letting go is less painful than holding on. An addiction can only be cured by withdrawing. Kapag sobra na ay tigilan. Kapag masakit na ay huminto na. Kapag hindi na kaya ay bumitaw na.

ARSHI FAN FICTION ROMANCE 1st place in #childhood love. 6th place in Memoryloss.

||A short story that was inspired by the Eraserheads' song - "Ang Huling El Bimbo"|| She moved her body gracefully into the soft, sultry music that played in the background. He watched, mesmerized by her grace and beauty whenever she was on stage. He played the guitar, making tunes that complemented the lyrics to a song. As his voice blended beautifully with his music. She watched, enthralled by the song he made for her. They tangled themselves in each other's arms. Their bodies slowly glided through the dance floor. It was the last time, as they believed that one day they would do this again. He left. She stayed. Time was running. Will they have their happy ending?

♥ December 2016 ♥ Deep Slumber is one of the short stories that I contributed for Dark December - a holiday anthology. I collaborated with other Wattpad authors that feature other short stories under horror, mystery/thriller, paranormal, vampire and werewolf. Follow @tenebris_somnia and check their works out for other themed anthologies! :)

Are you the real YOU? Or are you just pretending? Chelsea_13 (c)

They say love can change your life. And actually, it is true if you think of it. But the love that I'd experience didn't just change my life. It changed the way how I interact with people. It changed how I see the world. It changed me. And that was my biggest mistake. I become an idiot and believe in love. A love that was full of vain and empty promises. A love that was full of hurt and pain.