Hate revolves around two souls. What starts as a spark of resentment grows into full-blown hatred. Two people, both living in the competitive world of business and rivalry is part of their daily routine. But what happens when hate becomes the very thing that brings them together? Will they learn to coexist without constant conflict? Or will they keep finding ways to avoid colliding with each other? .... Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Unless otherwise indicated, all the names, characters, business, events, and incidents in this book are either the product of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. Draft started: 02|26|24 Started: 06|07|25 Ended:

𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 #1 "Love isn't about never hurting. It's about choosing each other even after the world tries to tear you apart." There's this transferee guy---Archie Sev Martinez. He was quiet, always talking to just one guy, like he built walls around himself. And the first time I laid eyes on him... I knew. That day, my heart chose him without even asking for permission. I tried to get close to him, nagpapapansin during class, stealing glances, hoping for even the smallest smile. Pero most of the time, he just ignored me---like I was invisible. Then life hit me hard. My dad got sick, and after he lost his job, our family started struggling. Money was tight, and I had no choice but to find a job. One night, habang pauwi ako, I saw him---Archie---standing at a distance, just quietly watching me. He walked up to me and asked if he could walk me home; I said yes. And that simple yes... changed everything. That night, without even realizing it, he started becoming my favorite person---the man who made the world a little less cruel, a little more bearable. I, Allison Avila, can't believe I've fallen in love with someone who I'll risk everything just to be by his side. My safe place, my unexpected home. started: 04/29/25 ended: