Scarlett and Artemis are two women from vastly different worlds. Scarlett, born into wealth and privilege, has always had everything she's ever wanted handed to her on a silver platter. She lives in the fast-paced city, surrounded by skyscrapers and the energy of the busy streets. Artemis, on the other hand, used to work hard to get what she wants. She comes from a small town in the province, where she is content with her big family and the simple life of her small barrio. She is a woman who is content with her life, but still striving and joyful.
Despite their vastly different backgrounds and perspectives, these two women will come to realize that they have more in common than they ever thought possible. When they meet, their worlds will collide, and they will be forced to confront their own prejudices and assumptions about each other. They will break fresh ground in terms of romance, learning to see beyond their vastly different lifestyles and discovering that true love knows no bounds. They'll discover the beauty of taking risks, stepping out of their comfort zones, and being open to new experiences. They will learn that no matter how different they may seem, they both have the capacity to love, and to be loved. They will find that their love will make them grow in ways they never thought possible, and that this love will be the catalyst that makes them break fresh ground.
Amara Villanueva's quiet admiration for the cold and distant Charles Theodore Aragon Enriquez begins in childhood, but as the years pass, that admiration turns into something deeper, something forbidden. Raised in the shadows of the powerful Enriquez family, Amara's dreams of a future with Charles seem impossible-until a family scandal shatters her life and forces her to abandon everything she's worked for.
As Amara fights to survive, Charles remains an elusive figure-his cold indifference only masking the turmoil brewing beneath the surface. When fate brings them back together, old feelings resurface, and the line between love and resentment blurs. But with powerful enemies and dark secrets threatening to tear them apart, Amara must decide just how much she's willing to sacrifice to survive in a world that has always been out of reach.
Disclaimer: This is a Taglish story.