Isha's life was marked by a deep wound. The abandonment she suffered as a child. The wealth she inherited felt like a cruel joke, highlighting the emptiness within. She was surrounded by luxury, yet utterly alone, lost in a world she didn't know how to navigate.
But from the depths of her own suffering, a quiet strength emerged. Driven by a profound understanding of the pain of abandonment, she used her resources to build a home for orphaned children. It wasn't just bricks and walls, it was a place where laughter could heal the wounds of neglect. Watching those children play brought her a strange peace. Their joy, though not hers, touched something deep inside, offering brief moments of solace amidst the ongoing ache.
Still, the questions remained.
Would this cycle of quiet suffering ever end?
Would the scars of her past ever truly heal?
Would she ever find lasting happiness?
The path to healing isn't linear, it's a winding road with unexpected turns and moments of unexpected grace.
Perhaps the wisdom lies not in erasing the pain, but in finding meaning within it, in using the strength born from adversity to create something beautiful, something lasting, something that offers hope to others.
And perhaps, in that giving, she would find a kind of healing she hadn't expected.
She hated him for being better. He loved seeing her try harder.
Zybil Mercado has always been the pride of her batch-top of the class, model student, and the perfect daughter. But all of that changes the moment Drei Soteco walks into her world. He is smart, good-looking, and a starter for the Anglers, the school's official basketball team. As he tops the ranks, he also becomes the person she hates the most.
Now, as they face off for Student Council President, Zybil swears she'll win. Because being smart is one thing, and being smart enough to hate him is another.