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.

Paano nga ba ang umibig? Naranasan mo na bang magmahal ng patago? E ang umasa sa wala? Gaano katagal bago mo masasabing nagsasawa ka ng mag hintay? Kung mahal mo ang isang tao, kaya mo bang isakripisyo ang lahat para sa kanya? Iilan lamang ang mga tanong na iyan na sasagutin ng isang nilalang sa pagtahak niya sa byahe ng kanyang buhay. Ang babae na ang gusto lamang ay mahanap ang lalaking magmamahal sa kanya ng tunay. Pero siyempre joke lang. Mas gusto niya makuha lahat ng cool gadgets, malibot ang buong mundo, at matikman lahat ng masasarap na pagkain. Nasa dulo ng listahan niya ang salitang pag-ibig. Ngunit gaya ng ibang storya, magbabago ang lahat kapag natagpuan na niya ang kanyang knight in shining armor. (Cover by Louisse C.)

Odd name it is and one thing is for sure: Next to his name is nuisance. This story is now available in leading bookstores nationwide for only 175php. Please support me! Thank you! Cover illustrated by Aegyodaydreamer.

A writer. A weird stranger. A lot of little conversations. An online understanding. Every night. 23:11.

Ilang beses ba nating tinanong ang sarili natin kung mapapansin ba tayo ng mga taong mahal natin? Ilang beses ka ba magtatanong sa buong buhay mo? At ano sa tingin mo ang magiging sagot? "Mapapansin kaya ako? Ang pag-ibig ko? Ang katauhan ko? Mapapansin Kaya?" Paano kung hindi? Paano kung oo? Magkaiba ba ang gagawin mong desisyon o pareho lang? Mag-iiba ba ang pananaw mo o magpapatuloy ka lang sa kung anong alam mong constant? Umaatikabong fame laban sa umaatikabong pag-ibig.

Miss Perfect, Courtney Collins, has everything a teenage girl could ever wish for. She has the Pretty Face, Perfect Figure, Popularity, Fortune, Friends who follow her every command and a Super Hot Boyfriend who's madly in love with her. Ultimate Geek, Chad Treyson, is a typical teenage boy who only wish for a peaceful senior year. He is the Smart Guy with goofy eyeglasses, wears lousy shirts, grade conscious, living a normal lifestyle, a musician and a certified bookworm. Put the two together and set a game. A game of love. Who fell in love first will lose. If Miss Perfect falls for the Ultimate Geek, is she willing to leave her spotlight just to be with him? And if Chad falls for Courtney, is he ready to deal with lots of drama and attention? Who will win and who will lose? Is it the Beauty or the Geek?