There are confessions that are uttered way too late. For many years now, Senator Risa Hontiveros has used her voice to fight for the Filipino people. Bold in debate, resolute in principle, and always truthful. There is one thing, however, that she has yet to say aloud. It only takes Risa much effort to confess her love to Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, but fate says it all first. "She finally said yes." Having heard that her lover has finally found himself another, Risa keeps her feelings hidden behind a façade of a smile and decides to preserve their friendship instead. In a place where every word matters and every decision is life-changing, the most painful regret could just be an unconfessed confession. Sometimes, the greatest struggles aren't fought in the session hall, but in the depths of the heart.

Behind the high walls of the Senate, amidst fierce political debates and under the unforgiving glare of the public eye, no one would have ever guessed how their story began. Risa Hontiveros and Win Gatchalian-two different worlds, two opposing sides. To the public, they are nothing more than colleagues fulfilling their duties, walking completely separate paths. But behind closed doors, where the cameras stop rolling and the world is no longer watching, an unexpected connection sparks. What starts as professional respect slowly evolves into a hidden romance; a love woven in secret, dangerous, and demanding a cost too high to pay. As they navigate the treacherous waters of politics, they are forced to live a double life. Every glance, every smile, and every shared moment must be hidden from the rest of the world to shield their careers. But as their secret love deepens, it bears a reality that will change their lives forever, a profound truth that they must protect and conceal at all costs, wrapping it in absolute silence. This is the story of how it all started. Before the silence, before the sacrifices, and before the world was ready to listen to the echoes of what they had built in the dark. Every secret has a beginning. Every love leaves an echo.

FANFICTION | WINRI EDITED AND REVISED

Now serving side by side in the Senate, former lovers Sherwin and Risa slowly find themselves drawn back into each other's lives through quiet conversations, shared responsibilities, and fleeting moments between sessions. As colleagues begin to tease them, the media starts to speculate, and the internet eagerly writes a love story they believe is just beginning.

A completion of short WinRi stories

WARNING- this book was written 3 years ago so it isn't the best. their may be mild homophobia, but that's because i was fighting my own demons and now out as gay😈 pls read this with the intent that i was a child. thanks :D Y/n had been at Shiratorizawa for her whole life and never once talked to Ushijima Wakatoshi. When she's transferred up a class what happens when she's seated right next to the infamous Ace. What happens when she also becomes his manager? This book contains a lot of fluff! and maybe some 🍋🍋 😏 thank you for reading ♥︎

"I will date that Ushiwaka and make Iwa-chan jealous so he will come and get me!" Oikawa Tooru is doing literally everything to have Iwaizumi Hajime's attention but it's not working! Not until she met the ace player of Shiratorizawa, Ushijima Wakatoshi who unexpectedly makes Iwaizumi competitive in all aspects. _____________________________________________________ I'm here again with my genderbend haikyuu character. This time it's Fem Oikawa! Let's go! ✊ Disclaimer : I don't own haikyuu or any of the characters Highest Rank Achieved 📊 #1 Ushioi (1/27/21)

**EXCERPT FROM THE STORY** "As the new Alpha of vengeful eyed pack,I thereby pass my first judgment on Ciara Acacia Jones,You are therefore demoted to an omega." He said with so much hatred, anger and rage using his alpha tone. I felt my wolf,Tavia,whimpered and cowered back in fear under his voice. ______________________________ "Kill her... Kill her..." "Wait,can I see you privately?" I said to Alpha Xander. ____________________________ "No,you cannot mark her,I am your mate, What will happen to me if you mark her." I said while crying. "You cannot do this to me, please!!!."I said begging him. "I have to do it for my pack... our pack."He said before leaving. Being born an omega is different from being made an omega. Meet Ciara Acacia Jones,a beta's daughter who was reduced to an omega rank and blamed for a tragic incident that claimed lots of lives. Will she survive the pain? Will the truth be revealed? When she meets her mate,will he accept or reject her? Will she ever find happiness?-Does she deserve it? Find out in this thrilling story... #3- Gamma |02-02-23| #5- Omega |29-01-23| #17-Paranormal |01-02-23| #2- Rejection |02-02-23| #9- Delta |02-02-23| #1- Revenge |03-02-23| #2- Gamma |03-02-23| #3- Reborn |03-02-23| #1- Gamma |04-02-23|