Makati Stories

Have you been rigorously working out as well as watching what you exactly eat with an intention of getting toned, lean abs, just to find out that you have stubborn fat layers still that hide the proof of all your hard work? Unluckily, if you're inclined genetically to store some subcutaneous fat on your abdomen, even the most difficult fitness program might not be enough for reducing the stubborn fats that obscure your tones abs.

Looking back at her life, the "random" turns now look like a series of guided tracks. The job she lost, the train she missed, the stranger who held the door-it wasn't a series of mishaps. It was the string tightening its grip, reeling her toward a center she never asked for. She spent years treating the world like a map she had drawn herself, convinced that every destination was a result of her own two feet. To her, "fate" was just a word people used when they were too tired to take credit for their own choices. But time has a way of turning skeptics into witnesses. Now, years later, the "metaphor" she mocked has become a physical, pulsing reality.

querencia series #3: along makati (completed) It all started along Makati. an epistolary collaboration | elliot and xave Ylaesya, 2022

Life can be lonely and unexpectedly exciting for someone who longed for a simple lunch date but, eventually made an interesting connection when he least expect it.

eh just a story based on my Dream

There are many elevators in the city. Most will usually take you to the floor that you wish to go to.But occasionally, on certain nights...one of these elevators might just decide to go... somewhere else instead. Pray you don't get on that one.

"Minsan, Sa Kanto ng Makati", follows the hilarious and heartwarming encounters of Lia, a clumsy and perpetually late graphic designer, and Joaquin, a no-nonsense, perfectionist CEO. Their worlds collide-literally-when Lia almost gets run over by Joaquin's luxury car in the busy streets of Makati. What starts as a fiery clash between two people from completely different worlds slowly turns into an unexpected romance filled with laughter, misunderstandings, and moments of vulnerability. As their lives become entangled, they discover that love can blossom in the most unlikely places-even in the chaos of the city. Will Joaquin's rigid nature soften, and will Lia find the balance between her carefree attitude and his strict lifestyle? Find out in this charming Filipino love comedy where opposites definitely attract!

Atara was just in such a good place after finding out her acceptance in Ateneo de Manila University. The thing is, she's half way around the world. The thing to do now is move to The Philippines away from her family and start to get comfortable with her aunt's family.

Unang pakikipagsapalaran sa Kamaynilaan.

A short story for my cheater ex fiancee

Where is the other half?

Reese just discovered that her longtime boyfriend Robert was cheating on her. Devastated, she went out for a drink where she met a gorgeous hunk of a man. After a few drinks, one thing led to another, and Reese woke up the next day, alone in a hotel room. It wouldn't have mattered much since she didn't know the guy and she was sure she'd never see him again. Or that's what she thought.

"𝓘 had only realized then...Who I was dreaming of, and what our Connections were...It was only a dream not reality" ~Hyejae All characters are aged up in this story and it's set Differently, Quaratich Doesn't find out where the Sullys are until almost a year later. Things happen In order but the events of the first movie are delayed, along with the events after that. Just because it's aged up does not mean 18+ things will happen. All characters belong to James Cameron.

Description Sofia Cruz was invisible. Just another girl from Tondo trying to survive in Makati's most ruthless company. Until one day... Miguel Navarro-the cold, untouchable CEO-noticed her. And everything changed. But in a world of power, secrets, and dangerous attraction, being noticed by a billionaire might be the biggest mistake of her life. Because in his world... Nothing comes without a price. And falling for him? Could destroy her completely.

when two individuals craved for something more under the lights. | short story |