Gleaming of the Valley

[Book One of Lofty Series]

Gleaming of the Valley is a slightly tragic romance about two young adults who are both strangled by fate. Dahlia Vequaniel Shann, an 18-year-old independent woman, struggles to balance her academic and professional responsibilities. She joins various sports teams, including basketball, volleyball, and photography, but feels pressured to make her deceased mother proud.

Dahlia contemplates the idea of having a complete family and the feeling of being loved by a father. However, her life takes an unexpected turn when her classmate, Kirby Nemeo Elroy, comes into her life. Kirby is an only child who has been studying late for Senior High and has a habit of impressing girls around their campus. To get him into law school, his mother wants him to run for Valedictorian.

As they work towards their desired career, a piece of truth comes out that his family had something to do with Dahlia's suffering. They agree to be in a fake relationship, but only one of them falls in the trap of destiny. Dahlia, who has never shown interest in a man, falls deeply in love with Kirby, even though he has no interest in her. Kirby even breaks her trust and admits that he never loved her.

Dahlia's deep feelings for him lead her to try everything she can to get her back. However, when fate forces her to cut ties with him, she stops her efforts. The story explores the challenges faced by these two young adults, the sacrifices made by one of them, and the potential consequences of letting go of their feelings for each other.

Until when will these two, stay strangled in the cruel way of fate? Who among them is willing to sacrifice? How can they move forward despite the raging pressures around them?

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Started: May 18, 2024
Finished: ---
Language: Taglish (Tagalog - English)
Status: On-going