After overcoming a traumatic heartbreak as a teenager, Chloe struggled to grow up and establish her career, but after years of work, her life finally feels like it's back on track. That is, until her ex-boyfriend, Iñigo, shows back up in her life. ***** Five years ago, Chloe Petrakis was badly hurt when her boyfriend, Iñigo Monteiro, broke up with her, and the worst part was that he had no shame doing it on her sixteenth birthday. It was a slap in the face, and took her years to overcome the heartbreak. But that's all behind her now-she's matured into a beautiful young woman, and learned her lesson. That is, until her ex returns. With a new man already in her life, can Chloe keep Iñigo from ruining yet another one of her relationships, or better yet... does she even want to? [[word count: 40,000-50,000 words]] Cover designed by Ashley Santoro

"I thought we'll work this marriage out. But I guess that was just one of my dreams. He was the man I want to spend my life with. Tatlong taon. Tatlong taon akong nagtiis sa pag-uugali niya. Akala ko okay kami, hindi pala. Noong una, ang saya pa.. Pero ang bilis ng panahon, ngayon, ang lungkot na. Sinaktan niya ako, yes hindi nga physically, but emotionally and mentally. A part of me says he'll change.. the love of my life will be back. Pero taon na ang lumipas, wala pa rin. Instead, he's getting worse. Going home drunk with girls in his arms. Pagod na ako. Hindi ko na kaya. Mahal na mahal ko siya. Sobra. But I guess, I need to let go. Sa sobrang pagmamahal ko sa kanya, I want him to be free and happy. If I'll stay, I'd probably gone died inside." -Penelope Mae Calter