"ㅡ you're like a cat, everytime i go near you, you always run away." - [ #857 in fanfiction. lower case intended. ]

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

| COMPLETED | 21 November 2016 - 30 March 2017 | Stonehearts Series #4 | Just like how valuable her birthstone is, Minerva Diamond Timbresa is her parents' one and only, precious baby. Born on the 23rd of April, Aya is absolutely like her birthstone Diamond. She has that enduring beauty, the one's that will never fade nor wither with the fast-changing time. Has that unparalleled brilliance, she, most of the time, surpasses people's expectations. She also has that unbreakable spirit, she's highly optimistic and thinks that there's no such thing as a gloomy day. But will her disperse personality still be intact once she meets a man so deadly that no one's brave enough to work for him? Will she still be as unbreakable as diamonds when she meets the dire and terrifying Earl Ferris Pedrialva?

| COMPLETED | 15 June 2017 - 19 February 2020 | Stonehearts Series #6 | Pearl Alicia Alexandrite Bautista, born 21st of June, is known as the person with the purest of heart. She, like her birthstone, which is the only organic in nature amongst the twelve, was born to be gentle, nurturing, kind and supportive. She had her fair share of troubles and difficulties in her life. Like how she stood on her own two feet after her parents died when she was 16. Like how she struggled to get a degree while juggling three part-time jobs just to get by. And like how she took in the responsibility of being a parent to a baby her cousin left when she died. All of that, she accepted with a big smile and arms wide open. But one thing she can't ever willingly accept was the thing that happened one night. The thing that started with one guy.

| COMPLETED | 30 March 2017 - 27 June 2019 | Stonehearts Series #5 | Just like how her birthstone is coveted by royalty, Emerald Charisma Vinluan is yearned for by people because of her excellence in her field of work. This darling girl who has the beauty of an autocrat was born on the 22nd of May and has embodied all the characteristics of her birthstone Emerald. She's loyal, holding and keeping faith to things unknown. She's very much grounded, balance and sensible despite the towering success she achieved in her profession. She's positive, always dwelling on the good things to come. She's then living her imperfect but satisfied life. But everything started crumbling down when she was tasked to work with someone who mastered the way of bringing out the worst in her. Someone who inhabits the bittersweet parts of her past.

| COMPLETED | 5 October 2016 - 21 November 2016 | Stonehearts Series #3 | A foundling ever since she can remember, Aqui (a-ki) Marina Godorecci, has known all the evils of the world. She has been in several orphanages before landing in a home ran by nuns, after which has been adopted by a wealthy Italian businessmen. This tranquil short-haired beauty was born on the 24th of March and carries the characteristics of her birthstone Aquamarine. She's serene, always remaining stoic and in control despite any provocation. She's creative, has the eyes for detail and art. She's accepting, has never questioned anyone or blamed anyone for everything. She always thought she was smooth sailing her life after being taken in by her foster parents. But then again, a man from her past comes back bringing terrible waves to her ship. Brinx Antheros Bardoquillo is back to ruffle the unperturbed life of Little Miss Q.

| COMPLETED | 22 August 2016 - 5 October 2016 | Stonehearts Series #2 | Due to her bitter past and her dad's unfortunate marriage, Amorr Amethyst Buendia, vowed one promise to herself; that she will never ever lived a day and see another heart breaking. This sweet girl was born on the 25th of February and is very much like her birth stone Amethyst. She is dreamer, a thinker, and a bottle of mixed attitudes. A dreamer, because she believes that one day she will meet a man deserving of her undying love. A thinker, because she knows that she can fix any relationship that is about to fall apart. She's emotional yet strong. She can be shaken but balanced. She's soft but tough enough to fight for herself. But when she failed on doing the work she swore her whole life to, she hated herself but the man hated her more. So she ended up doing anything to make it up to him, but Cyrus Chancellor Calderazzo has other plans for her. #15 in Romance 30 September 2016

Maria Georgianne Marfori loved Noah Elizalde more than anything in this world. Ganon din halos lahat ng mga babaeng kilala niya. Yes, he's probably that hot and adorable. Kaya naman ay maaga niyang natutunan ang pag mamahal ng walang pag aalinlangan at takot. Kailanman ay hindi niya naisip na darating ang araw na susuko siya at mapapagod. Never. Noah will end up with her no matter what. But is it really right to love him intensely at a very young age? Her family didn't believe in love. They think it's pure sentiment. They think purely loving someone with your heart was wrong. Binigyan tayo ng Panginoon ng puso at utak. Puso, para maramdaman ang sentimento. Utak, para mapag isipan kung dapat bang tanggapin ang sentimento ng puso. We have to identify who's the better judge. But then again, do we always have that chance to judge? Paano kung ipaglaban mo man iyon ay wala ka parin namang halaga? How are you going to fight for your heart when you know from the very beginning you will lose? That you are Worthless? Why do we all want this? To love what does not love us. To leave those who want to stay. To push away those who want to stay close. To treasure what is worthless.

It was wrong to be near her. No. He shouldn't be near her. Nilalabanan ni Brandon ang kanyang sarili dahil useless ang attraction na nararamdaman niya. For him, it was all just a game. For him it's pretend-love every night and the show is over every morning. Kaya illegal ang makaramdam ng constant attraction para sa isang babaeng hindi niya naman gaanong kilala. But when Aurora Veronica wore that freaking corporate uniform, the walls he tried to build so hard came crashing down. Come on, Brandon, who are you kidding? The girl looked innocent but she's damn hot with those killer heels. It probably won't hurt that much. After all, it's just a game. It's just a game. Yes, it's just a game. Just one night. One night. It only takes one night to believe all the lies.