(Read Favorite Crime: Legacy series 1 first before this or much better if you read the whole legacy series. :)) "This afternoon at 5:40 p.m., there was an ambush on Roxas Boulevard targeting the family of Colonel Alastair Ardiente of the Philippine Air Force. Tragically, Alonia Yamato-Ardiente, his wife, and their daughter, Kazuki Akim Ardiente, were killed in the ambush. The Colonel survived but is in critical condition. It's alleged that the Tuazon group is involved." Natulog ako na may ngiti sa labi, nagising akong wala na sa akin ang lahat... I am Alastair Philip Ardiente, a Colonel in the Philippine Air Force, and this is the story that destiny has brutally written for me. --- This is the brief tale of Alas and Alonia's journey, consisting of only 2 (or maybe 3) parts. short, and not very detailed parts. but I hope it answers all your questions. Thank you!

Rich and popular, basketball player Seven Ortiz remains loyal to his first love despite not being chosen by her again and again. But after spending time with wild and carefree Thalia Galvez, Seven starts to wonder if opening his heart to someone new might not be a bad idea after all. *** Unwilling to move on from his first love, popular basketball player Seven Ortiz remains loyal and pursues her without receiving anything in return. Despite the constant rejections, he chooses to stay by her side no matter what. However, everything changes when he accidentally spends a wild night with Thalia Galvez, his best friend's youngest sister. With their constant bickering and bonding, Seven slowly opens up his heart to her. Now faced with their families' opposition and multiple problems thrown at them, can Seven and Thalia succeed and fight for their love all the way? Or will they succumb to the pressure, fail, and go astray? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

Legacy Series #4: Sky Rydge Galvez Pola was never anyone's first choice---not in the family that raised her, and definitely not in love. She was always the one left behind. Unwanted. Unchosen. So she learned the hard way that love was never meant for her. As a UAAP courtside correspondent and UP scholar, her world revolves around academics and work. She has no time for distractions, especially not for Sky Rydge Galvez---the arrogant, full-of-himself basketball player who's had his future written for him since birth. Groomed to take over his family's empire, Sky has spent his life coasting on charm, wealth, and the certainty that one day, Pola, the girl he's wanted since childhood, will be his. The problem? Pola despises him. But Sky is relentless. He'll do whatever it takes to break down her walls, even if it means signing an agreement that keeps him close to her in the most twisted way possible. A deal is made. Boundaries are set. Lines are drawn. But some lines are meant to be crossed. And some truths, no matter how deeply buried, have a way of rising to the surface. louder, crueler, and more life-altering than anyone is prepared for. So what happens when the girl Sky has always wanted turns out to be the one person he should never have? 05/01/25

Legacy series #2: Caelum Rivo G. Galvez Some songs fade, but some echoes never die. Isabella never thought she would cross paths with Rivo again---the boy who once played the sweetest melodies of her past, only to leave them unfinished. Now older and supposedly wiser, she convinces herself that his presence no longer affects her. But when fate weaves their lives together once more, old symphonies resurface, and long-buried emotions demand to be heard. But Rivo is still the same-quiet, distant, and unreadable. He acts like the past never happened, like she was just another song that faded away. Yet, every glance, every unspoken word between them feels like a note left hanging in the air. Isabella tells herself she's moved on. But how can she, when every melody still leads back to him? 08/02/2024 12/30/2024

Legacy series #1: Asianna Penelope Galvez Ardiente Some love stories are meant to heal. Others are meant to ruin. Being the daughter of public servants, Asianna Penelope Ardiente has spent her life walking the straight path---where justice is absolute, and the law is never questioned. But all it takes is one man to shatter everything she thought she knew. Ruzzel Hades Tuazon is a name spoken in whispers, a shadow lurking behind the country's most powerful crime syndicate. As the heir to an illegal empire, his world is built on deception, blood, and power---everything Penelope has been taught to despise. Yet the more she tries to stay away, the more she is drawn to him. Falling for him is more than just a mistake. It's a betrayal of everything she stands for. But how do you fight against the one person who makes your heart race, even when you know he could destroy you? In a world where love and sin collide, how far will she go before she becomes his favorite crime? 01/01/2024 06/14/2024

Galvez series #5 (Completed) "I always called Rage Galvez's adoptive son" and never "His first son" Growing up, Lucas experienced being left out, left behind, not included because he was "The adoptive son and the son of a criminal" "Bunga nang pagkakamali. The unwanted. Wortless." Ilan lang 'yan sa mga karaniwang naririnig ni Lucas sa lahat ng mga taong mapanghusgang nakapaligid sakanya but Lucas is still greatful for everything he has. He was cared by his adoptive parents and siblings but part of him is searching for something... Love. True love. After everything he went through, will Lucas find the love that he ever wanted? The Last part of the Galvez series and Until Forever. After Forever. Start: June 29, 2023 Ended: Dec 01, 2023

Galvez series #4 (Completed) Letizia Vergara is a kind-hearted and beautiful woman who others often describe as an angel in disguise. Despite her sweet disposition and stunning appearance, she struggles with personal issues stemming from her mother's mistreatment. Despite this, she continues to put on a brave face and hide her problems from those around her. Letizia's life took a drastic turn, and she found herself marrying Trevor Galvez, the cold-hearted son of a billionaire. This sudden change made Letizia uncomfortable. She has always been a warm and caring person and is used to being so happy and positive. Now, she must navigate a new life with a husband who seems to disregard her feelings or well-being. Start: 03/30/23 End: 06/28/23

(Completed) Nathalia Celine Martinez is a Biology student at the University of the Philippines Manila. She was on the dean's list from her first year until her senior year. Despite the storms she faced, she remained a happy-go-lucky girl who was loved by many, except for her parents. Nathalia grew up with her uncle, auntie, and friends by her side. One night at a famous bar in Manila, Nathalia met Rage, a playboy and the son of a billionaire who was afraid of commitments. Rage was studying at De La Salle University, and his life goal was to become their empire's CEO. However, everything changed when he met the cute and pretty Nathalia from UP Medicine. Little did they know they were not meant to be together because of their parents' past mistakes. The Love that's supposed to be unconditional turns to forbidden Love. Will they let their past mistakes ruin everything? Or do they have to wait their time to forever? Start: July 26, 2022 End: September 06, 2022

One of the boys, Alfredalae Moren Zamora, stands as an image of a beautiful lady with a heart of a man: tough, resilient, and brave-just like her father, whom she's living with alone. After her sister died of cancer and her mother left for another family, Moren only had her papa to rely on. Even so, she has four 'boy friends'. The most annoying one is Ross, her childhood bestie, aka ENEMY. She hated him first. He hated her more. Eight words. Sigurado na si Moren na babae ang gusto niya. Hindi lalaki. At mas lalong hindi si Ross! Pero kapag inatake ka nga naman ng kamalasan, hindi ka makaiiwas. Moren unintentionally did something wrong. As a consequence, she has to act like a girl and pretend to be in love with Ross. All that to help him win Celine, his dream girl. From squabbling and petty fights, how will Ross and Moren make everyone believe they are together? Will Moren be able to help Ross win? Or will she find herself losing first? Will their eight words stay the same? Or will the fake dating proceed to something else? Ended: January 2022

[Remedy Series #1] Amara Cassiel Alcantara is a woman full of hope and optimism, believing that everyone is capable of changing the world for the better. Atlas Claudius "Claude" Silverio Estrella is son of a corrupt senator, determined to break free from the shadow of his heritage and change the system. In a world of uncertainty, how will they conquer their fears when everything begins to turn against them? Can they endure the cruelty of reality and the chaos of fate? Date Started: 08/15/2020 Date Finished: 06/09/2022