Ara Lacson, a girl from the City of Talisay, Negros Occidental, just got out of high school and went to Manila to go to college and find a part-time job. She got to be a scholar of Dr. Ramirez, a famous doctor in Manila, and a personal maid of Kiel, one of his sons. Kiel is the ideal guy. To be hated. He's got the looks, jet black hair and strong features, but he's spoiled and wretched. On the other side, here's Karl, Kiel's one and only big bro. Karl is the total opposite of Kiel. They're both handsome, but Karl is more quiet, shy, and gentle. No wonder Ara got a crush on him the instant they met. But a big problem stands in her way. Karl has this long-time girlfriend. Ara gets a bit heartbroken. When Kiel hears that she likes his brother, he tries to push her away from him and continues to annoy her. Little did anyone know, Kiel was slowly falling in love with his personal maid. Years passed, he was deeply falling in love with Ara. Now, Karl is planning to marry his girlfriend. Upon hearing this, Ara got so heartbroken and depressed. She also realized one thing she never expected. She also fell in love with her master. But it was too late. Kiel got tired of seeing Ara follow his brother, so he found someone else. Worse, it was Ara's best friend, Lara. But it wasn't the end of the world for Ara. When the Ramirez siblings' one and only cousin, Ada, comes to the house for Karl's wedding, she sees broken hearted Ara. She helps her stand up again and face someone better. Will Kiel realize her one more time, or will Ara finally find someone else?
(Hortellano Series #1)
Once someone leaves, someone will also come into your life. That's what Ariela realized when Deon left her and finally found her father..
Ngunit paano kung malaman niyang ikakasal na pala ang lalaking minahal niya sa kanyang kapatid? Will she accept her fate that they are not really meant for each other?
Debt of gratitude, that's what she's keeping for in return for all the good treatment that her stepmother and stepsister gave to her even though she's the evidence of the mistake his father has made.
But what if Deon will know what she's been hiding from him? Will she take the risk and break the principles she made for herself? What about her family where she owed everything?
Will she willingly fight for her love against the waves of struggles?