PUBLISHED UNDER LIB Note: If you're not into flawed characters who make wrong decisions, don't read this. Save yourself from stress. Started: 10/07/2020 Ended: 11/18/2020 Elora Chin Valencia grew up in a toxic Christian family where she was viewed as the black sheep. Araw-araw ay ipinaparamdam sa kanya ng mundo na wala siyang lugar sa sarili niyang tahanan. She was a consistent dean's lister and an obedient daughter, which left her wondering what she had done so wrong to be disregarded as a speck of dust in the wind. They made her feel like she was just dirt, filling up the empty space. The one who would never have her own safe place. Feeling all of this contributed to her endless suicidal ideations. Baka nga tama sila. Baka nga wala siyang halaga at kailanman ay hindi na sasaya. She almost believed that. She almost held onto that notion. Not until she met the man in his BS Civil Engineering uniform and gorgeous grin, Troy Jefferson Dela Paz. He kissed her forehead, and her loud thoughts were silenced. Her demons calmed down. Her foes were defeated. For the first time in her life, she had proven her family wrong---a happy Elora Chin was possible. She was loved and well-taken care of. Troy embraced her sharp parts, not minding the wounds he might get. But fate had a lot of cruel things in store for her. Because when she thought she had reached the peak of happiness, she found myself drowning alone in the ocean she now called home, alone in her shame, alone with the waves she couldn't tame.

The saddest thing in the world is loving someone who used to love you. Yes, I still love him, still thinking about him. His face, his laugh, his love. Pero yung thought na ayaw na niya sa 'yo? It feels like your heart is getting ripped out and stomped on, and then someone is trying to pry open your chest to put it back. It makes your stomach hurt, like it's nauseous. You feel like life isn't even worth living anymore, but you know you can't die, just in case that person wants you back. But what if hindi na? habang buhay ka na lang bang aasa? habang buhay ka na lang bang maghihintay sa kanya? O uumpisahan mo nang kalimutan siya at magmahal ng iba?

Maganda, mabait, mayaman, at perfect. 'Yan ang mga katangian na palaging bukambibig ng mga taong kilala si Jasmine. Nasa kanya na nga siguro ang lahat maliban sa isang bagay... Love. She's just one of those hopeless romantic girls who fantasizes about finding her prince charming. Fairytales, happy endings, and forever- she still believe in those things. She's innocently perfect indeed. Until one night, everything has changed when she met this handsome stranger named Trystan. Her world turned up side down in just a night. Will she ran away like Cinderella even if she left him with a big part of "HER"?

Spoiled and rich, Maddison Montealegre convinced herself that love is only for the weak. But when she meets Clegane Cordova, she can't deny her feelings. Their blossoming love is only the start of this tale of lost love, betrayal, and misunderstandings. ***** Young, privileged, and spoiled, Maddison Montealegre thought she had life figured out by promising herself she would never fall in love and be under anyone's spell. But when Clegane Cordova enters her life, Maddy's declaration goes out the window. She falls head over heels in love with Clegane and experiences many firsts with him. However, before they can live their happily ever after, one act of selflessness sets in motion a series of misunderstandings that leave Maddy heartbroken and more jaded than ever. When she and Clegane meet again after years apart, will he prove to be her first and last or will her stubborn heart push him further away? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. Cover design by Siiryal