Tangled In The Red String Of Love

Shanice Silvestre had always lived a life of privilege. She had never known the sting of financial hardship. But after graduating, she yearned for independence. She craved the satisfaction of earning her own way, of building a life on her own terms.

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"I'm serious here. Where's the contract? I'll sign it. Puro ka dada eh, tsk."

"Okay, I already warned you." she sighed in defeat, "Here, sign it." she handed me an envelope
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Autumn Lewisville, a law student who had mastered the art of detachment and isolation since she was 15. Her days were consumed by legal texts, mock trials, and the relentless pursuit of academic excellence. Smiles were a foreign concept, replaced by a stoic expression that masked a deep-seated loneliness. She's a woman who refused to believe in love. Because Autumn herself, has been a witness of how love was developed but also became the reason of two persons important to her slowly crumble down for the reason of that.
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"I'm Autumn Lewisville," Bakit ba 'to nagpapakilala? Wala naman akong pakialam

"She's looking for a job, Autumn. And I remember na you're looking for someone who'll be your escort for 7 months, 'di ba?"

"I'll triple her salary, but she'll work for me as my personal assistant and maid. I don't think I need an escort at all."
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As days turned into weeks, Shanice found herself drawn to Autumn's sharp intellect and hidden vulnerability. Autumn, in turn, was captivated by Shanice's infectious optimism and kindness.

But their budding romance was not without its challenges. Could their love survive the storm of societal expectations and personal demons? Or would their paths diverge, leaving them with nothing but the bittersweet memory of a love that dared to bloom in the most unexpected of places?