Mariana Dorothea Balmoja moved from the busy city life to the calm surroundings of a provincial university in Isabela, where she is studying civil engineering at the well-known University of St. De San Pablo. Surrounded by the comforts of city living, she focuses mostly on herself, with a strong determination and a somewhat spoiled attitude. But everything changed when she saw Luigi Samuel Bustamante-a very quiet architecture student in the province. Luigi had this quality of being kind and responsible that slowly opened Mariana's life. Spending time in the peaceful place of Isabela, she cannot help but be attracted by its beauty and charm. Luigi was not only one of the smart and serious people around but also athletic, and even captain of volleyball, which won him respect as a person of strong character. Though they are very different, Luigi's gentle yet firm nature and his warmth captivate Mariana. She falls deeply in love with him. Over time, Luigi starts to overcome her arrogance, and she begins to appreciate the value of hard work and real relationships. As their friendship grows, Mariana learns to enjoy the simple joys and genuine connections. However, things are not as perfect as they appear. What if their families are fighting some hidden problems? What if their family is involved in a huge, unrevealed problem? Would they even let it destroy their love?

Wala ng choice si Mia kundi ang dumepende sa kanyang kapalaran at basta na lang nanghila ng unang taong nahagip ng mata niya upang magpabili ng napkin. Sa kasamang palad, ang ultimate campus crush pa ang nahila niya. At dahil sa pakiusap niya ay bigla na lang siyang nagkaroon ng instant boyfriend. Hindi niya tuloy malaman kung totoo pa ba siyang mahal ni Zero o pinaglalaruan lang siya nito.

"You were a mess, I didn't realise I was searching for." -Nikolai Maverick Fortaleza, a ruthless CEO known for his cold demeanor and zero tolerance for distractions, now finds himself strangely attracted to his cheerful, scatterbrained, and childish secretary, Nicoleen Kieshanna Valdez. With her bright smile and effortless charm, she seems like a walking disaster in his eyes, yet her innocent antics and unwavering cheerfulness gradually soften his cold exterior, making him vulnerable to her accidental seduction. As the lines between professionalism and passion blur, will Nick be able to resist her accidental allure? Or will he let his feelings grow even deeper?

Kiefer Stan Montefalco

So what happens when two people raised under the same roof experience the same spotlight?

A poor young woman takes a job as a maid to help her struggling family, only to find herself slowly falling for her sharp-tongued, fashionable, and very gay boss, turning her patience into an unexpected test of the heart.

She marries the man meant for her twin sister after her sister runs away, taking her place, her name, and her life. Living as a substitute wife, she enrolls in the same university as her husband. But behind borrowed vows and a stolen identity, she makes one quiet promise. No matter how the truth is written in the end, this story will be theirs.

KASALUKUYANG INAAYOS ANG KUWENTO.

[ESSENCE #1] After her sister's death, Marisol Amaranth sought the definition of true love, attempting to find the reason as to why it killed her sister. For some reason, she offered Evander Giacinto― South's current student body president― to help him with pursuing the girl he likes in exchange for his silence. She thought that witnessing how two people fall in love would contribute to the answer she was seeking, not until she found herself falling in love with him. But how will Amaranth commit to her newly found feelings if she is being haunted by the ghost of her sister and the truth about her death? ――― Written: March 06, 2022 - May 31, 2025 Status: Completed Published: June 07, 2025 [all parts posted in the same day] Written in Filipino and English mixed This story is part of an interconnected standalone books that can be read in any order or by itself. ――― The elements used in the book cover AREN'T mine. Credits to the rightful owners. DM for removal.

Nathalie Jane Rodriguez thought she had found love with Ethan, but in the end, his heart was never hers. The rejection shattered her, leaving pieces she wasn't sure could ever be whole again. Yet in the shadows of her heartbreak stood Jacob Archester - her best friend, the one who had always been there, quietly carrying feelings for her that he could no longer hide. Jacob never tried to fix her; instead, he helped her gather the broken fragments of herself, showing her that love could be patient, steady, and real. But fate seems to have its own cruel game - Nathalie is torn between the pain of losing the man she wanted and the uncertainty of opening her heart to the one who has always wanted her. Will Nathalie learn to see Jacob not just as her best friend, but as the man who has dreamed of her all along? Is fate offering them a chance at happiness, or testing them with obstacles they may never overcome? Total word count: 48,094 words THIS IS A REMAKE Originally Written in August 25, 2021