In the concrete jungle, Maria Hiraya Benilda is a fish out of water, struggling to adapt to the relentless rhythm of the city. The clashing symphony of noise and the whirlwind of activity threaten to drown her dreams of finding her place. But hope glimmers on the horizon when she encounters a mysterious figure, known only as Phoenix.
Drawn to his magnetic presence, Maria feels an irresistible pull towards Phoenix, despite her brother's ominous warnings. There's something about him that sets her heart ablaze, awakening a hidden fire within her. As they explore the hidden corners of the city together, Maria's world expands, revealing a tapestry of secrets and unexpected beauty.
Yet, shadows dance at the edge of her perception, casting doubt on Phoenix's true nature. Is he a dangerous predator lurking in the darkness, or a guiding light illuminating her path? Maria must tread carefully, for her heart hangs in the balance, teetering between surrendering to the allure of the enigmatic Phoenix and safeguarding her own well-being.
As the story unfolds, Maria's journey of self-discovery becomes a thrilling tightrope walk between trust and trepidation. With every step she takes, the stakes rise higher, and the line between danger and desire blurs. Will she unravel the truth about Phoenix before it's too late, or will her heart be consumed by the flames of passion and peril?
In this captivating coming-of-age tale, Maria's world teeters on a knife's edge, with her future hanging in the balance. Prepare to be swept away by a tale of adventure, self-discovery, and the precarious dance between love and danger. Will Maria find her place in the heart of the city, or will she become another casualty of its unforgiving embrace?
Still aching from her internet ex-boyfriend's scam, Tamitha finds herself in deep trouble when she meets Roosevelt Sanvictores, the man in the photos her ex pretended to be. She knows that he's off-limits, but when circumstances keep bringing them together, maybe fate's got other plans.
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After getting drunk from a stupid mistake, Swan Tamitha Dominica wakes up in a room that's not hers, stark naked. As she tries to move forward from the humiliating one-night stand, she comes face-to-face with the man whose photo her internet boyfriend used to scam her. The man is Roosevelt Sanvictores, a handsome billionaire and it's not difficult to like him--only if he's not off limits. Determined not to fall for him, Tamitha puts up her walls. But when her heart screams to tear her walls down and she discovers the past she shared with Roosevelt, will she finally listen to her heart?
Disclaimer: This story is written in Taglish.