Like China in My Hands

"I love you..."

"Tanga! Pokpok ako. Hindi mo 'ko puwedeng ipagmalaki."

"Pero puwede kitang mahalin," walang gatol niyang sagot nang hindi inaalis ang pagkakatitig sa mga mata ng kausap.

"Ewan ko sa'yo. Siguro tumira ka na naman ng dahon ng madre cacao kaya kung anu-ano na naman ang naiisipan at sinasabi mo."

"Seryoso ako... Ba't ba ayaw mong maniwala?"

Kumunot ang noo ni Guada at saka mapait na ngumiti. Marahan niyang tinampal-tampal ang pisngi ni Tiw. "Halika na, uwi na tayo."

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Tiw is a struggling artist. He left the corporate world to pursue his dream much to the disappointment of his father who is an established businessman. They would always clash because of Tiw's unpopular decision that made him look stupid and impractical in the eyes of his father. To him, he is a total failure.

Tiw met Guada and he found someone whom he would like to love. But Guada would rather have him as best friend because to her, she is not deserving of Tiw's love and affection being a millennial prostitute that she is.

How can love bloom in her heart when she still needs to pick up the pieces to make her whole?

Cover Design by Mark Rosel