Known for being a business mogul and a womanizer, Sofronio Dela Fuente hasn't found luck in sorting out his love life. Just when he thinks he has finally met the one, a shocking secret crushes his life, turning his world dark and dull. *** At the age of forty-one, businessman Sofronio Dela Fuente still hasn't had much luck in love. Despite the constant teasing and encouragement from his family, he just can't find "the one". Just when he begins to think that he might grow old alone, he meets Montana Vidal during his birthday celebration. What starts as an unexpected, passionate night together quickly develops into something deeper. Despite his efforts to push his feelings aside, Soft finds himself increasingly drawn to Montana, eventually falling in love with her. However, as he uncovers Montana's true intentions, Soft is forced to make a difficult decision. Will he set aside the truth and fight for his love, or will he let her go, even if it breaks his heart? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Rayne Mariano

WATTYS 2022 WINNER PUBLISHED UNDER IMMAC PRINTING AND PUBLISHING Suarez-Cordova Cousins First Installment: Artemis Nickee S. Cordova *** "This is not our love story. You and me... we shouldn't be together." Artemis Cordova is everyone's epitome of perfection. From her family's background, lifestyle, circle of friends, beauty, and kind personality... She has it all; she couldn't ask for more. Well... except for one thing. People tend to ask her about her romantic relationships, and she just shrugs her shoulders off, low-key telling them that she's not interested in any men. But that's a lie. She is actually interested in someone. But the thing is, that someone is already in love with her best friend. She tried to stop the feeling, but as the years went by, she just found herself slowly falling for him at the same time he was falling harder for someone else. Yes, Cordova's little Miss Perfect is in love with her best friend's fiancé.

"Kuntento na ba ako sa ganito? Kuntento na ba ako na mahalin lang siya ng hindi humihingi ng kapalit?" Best Friends, iyan ang status ng relasyon namin ni Heaven Alvarez. Pero talagang nakatakda ata na maging ala Friends with benefits ang buhay namin. Idagdag pa na may itinatago ako sa kaniya na alam kong sisira ng lahat ng meron kami.