I want you to hold my hand
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Ada Awolowo is a 22 year old recent college graduate from Lagos, Nigeria. A few months prior to her graduation Ada had a dream of a man telling her to go to the Philippines. A trip was planned for after her graduation. A unfortunate event occurs and Ada meets Daniel-- again.
Daniel Dela Cruz is a 23 year old American born, Filipino-American who is on a trip back home to the Philippines after recovering from the news of a family member's death. Although their meeting is destiny, Daniel's reason for just now returning is shocking and may cause more issues in his and Ada's relationship
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