Desperate to escape the impoverished life, Aetheldreda Montalvo engages in a role only she knows how to play. In her full conviction and innate prowess, she gained the sympathy of an affluent couple who brought demolition to an illicit trade she had been rescued from. Habang buhay ang inaasam na pamumuhay prinsesa ni Eda, malayo sa kinagisnang mundo kung saan naggigising ito sa sigaw at mga pandadaluhong ng amain. Maybe it's not that bad after all, what her stepfather did. Intolerable, but on the bright side it led her to a life she'd always wanted. Yet little did the once innocent Eda know, an estate this huge shelters a wilfully buried history. Obeying her curiosity, she unearthed a past of her own. From navigating her way out to now in pursuit of the truth, Eda makes a dangerous decision- to consort with the notorious and most feared organization. She must helm the bloody and treacherous waters no one would have imagined themselves in. As she steps into her new life, it's crucial to maintain a facade and draw a veil on her past, particularly her ties to Thiago Vigueras, a cunning brute embedded in the ruthless enemy's stronghold. Ang markang iniwan nito ay tila mga lihim na nananabik madagdagan. They marked their fates years ago and sealed promises in blood... before he disappeared. Eda is convinced that his return is nothing more than a myth. But to her utter disbelief, he is in her husband's lair, posing as a loyal right hand. When trust is a rare luxury, Eda probes into his real intentions. In a world where power is measured in bloodshed, loyalties are constantly tested, and emotions pose a constant threat. Will they escape the web of their own making and outlive the world they strive to quench? Or will they choose the safer ground and let their enemy's blood on their hands mark their vengeful souls?

Sa isang pagwawakas, hindi maaaring walang masasaktan. Isa man sa inyo, o kayong dalawa pareho. Sa bawat mga hakbang palayo, ay ang unti-unting pagkawasak ng mga puso. Sa pag-angat ng kamay upang punasan ang mga luha, may naglalandas na panibago. Isang pangakong ikaw lang ang naglikha. Paninindigan na magkahiwalay niyong ipinaglalaban. Pero sa hindi inaasahang pagbitaw ng isa para sa iba, alam mong may magbabago, at inaasahan niyo na ito. Pero hinahayaan niya lang. Dahil alam niyang babalikan mo siya. Babalik ka sa kanya. Babalik kayo para sa isa't isa.

[Last of LOYAL HEARTS ] Abuse. Neglection. Independence. Malaki ang epekto sa buhay ng isang tao kapag lumaki sa kapaligirang hindi inaambunan ng pagmamahal. Love composes almost the whole percentage of life in general. Love in any kinds. Along in growing up is a discernment that you're not capable of the platitude affection. Ngunit sa paggising mo isang araw kung saan napagtanto mo ang isang bagay na inaakala mong hindi mo mararamdaman kahit kailan, isang pag-unawa ang pilit kumakain sa isip. And it is thinking that you don't deserve it. You don't deserve reciprocated feelings. Because you also grew up with the thought that you don't deserve the beautiful things. Nang makilala ni Davina si Jaxon, she knew her heart's at stake. Slowly, she let herself be engulfed with his attention. Dapat sa kanya lang ang malasakit ni Jax. She should be at the receiving end of his care and residual affection but love. She wants to hold him prisoner. A committed relationship, emotional issues and life status; Ito ang mga pader na nagbubukod sa kanila. The ones keeping them on the other side of each other. The reasons that resolved to her forbearing. But also became the backwash of their destruction. Both friendship and love. The wall thickens. It stands even higher as the conflict of the past is haunting. This time, Davina is the willing one to break those walls and go across the other side. To his side. Once again. Iyon ay kung tatanggapin pa siya muli nito.

Wild, young and free... Madalas kapag sa murang edad nagsisimula ang isang relasyon, hindi gaanong siniseryoso ang mga bagay-bagay; Rash decisions, immature mindset, juvenile beliefs...but one man excluded himself among those who believe in the theories of young love. He doesn't believe in the ideals. He believes with his heart. Magagawa pa rin kaya niyang ibukod ang sarili hanggang wakas? There are some hearts who would never take their first heartbreak too lightly. Ang iba ay ginagawa pa itong pundasyon sa pagkakaroon ng baluktot na paniniwala sa relasyon at pag-ibig. Some guaranteed detestation from their erstwhile love. Just like how he bled himself dry. Everything was used to be so perfect for Dean Cornelius Ortigoza. From an up and coming rock and roll career to supportive significant others...sa murang edad ay kulang na lang at lalagpasan na niya ang mga pangarap. Mga pangarap nila. One more step to get ahold of his dreams. All in just one single reach. Just one more...until a requisition of vow became a misstep that took a three hundred and sixty degree turn. Inside out. Hearts are breaking. Promises undone. A heart turned cold. The day he became ruthless.

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WHILE ON THE OTHER SIDE EPILOGUE JAXON AVERELL Z. MONTERO

[First of HIDDEN BEACH Series] Savannah Brielle Palomarez is one opinionated woman. She never backs out in arguments kahit sino pa man ang kaharap niya. But that one strong asset of hers is the prospect that ruined a long-lived relationship. Kaya walang pag-aalinlangan siyang lumuwas palayo sa siyudad at nahantong sa probinsyang unti-unti nang tinatakpan ng alaala niya. From that moment, her life changed. At ito ay sa katauhan ng isang lalakeng sinasangga lahat ng patutsada niya. Bawat bala ay tinutumbasan nito ng patalim. Not to mention his oh-so-hot charms. So basically, she just met her match. Savannah knows better. She's done with sinister-looking guys. They break hearts. But from the moment she saw her walls crumble, lahat ng pagpipigil sa sarili at matibay na paniniwala ay parang bula na nag-laho. Kahit ano pang gawin na pag-puwersa sa sarili at isipan mo, when the heart speaks, there's nothing you can ever do. Screw mind over matter.

One-Shot

A series of my random poetic endeavours