All Zia ever wanted was to make her mother happy. So when her mom was reunited with her first love, Ernesto, Zia gave them her full support—100%, no questions asked. But Ernesto’s eldest son, Atlas, made it clear he wouldn't make things easy for them. From the moment he first stepped into their home, his message was loud and clear: he believed Zia and her mother were nothing but gold diggers. He hated them—and he didn’t hide it. Thankfully, Atlas left to study abroad, and for ten peaceful years, Zia, her mom, Ernesto, and his younger child, Artemis, built a quiet and happy life together. But now Atlas is back—and nothing has changed. He still despises Zia. Still believes she doesn’t belong in their world. Still thinks she’s trying to seduce his younger brother. His words cut deep. His presence is oppressive. But Zia refuses to back down. She won’t let him ruin the happiness her mother fought so hard to find. Yet something is different this time. Atlas is determined to drive her away—but now, his tactics include seducing her. And the worst part? She’s not sure she can resist. With looks that rival a god from Olympus and a charm that disarms her at every turn, Atlas is her greatest threat—and her deepest temptation. She tries to run, but he always finds her. He breaks her heart without even trying. How much longer can she endure it? Desperate for peace, Zia makes a bold decision: she’ll marry someone else. If that’s what it takes to prove she’s not after their money—so be it. But will walking away be enough for Atlas to finally let her go?

Dahil sa hindi inaasahang pangyayari, napilitan si Felix na pamahalaan ang kompaniya ng kaniyang ama matapos ang 10 taong pamamalagi sa Canada. Mahal niya ang kaniyang mga magulang ngunit gusto niyang gumawa ng sariling pangalan sa industriya. Gusto niyang makilala bilang siya at hindi bilang anak ng isang business tycoon. Noon pa man, lagi na silang nagtatalo ng ama dahil dito, kaya mas pinili niyang lumayo upang hindi na lumala pa ang lamat na namumuo sa pagitan nilang dalawa. Ngunit ngayon, wala na siyang ibang pagpipilian. Nasa ospital ang kaniyang ama at hindi maaaring mabakante ang pwesto nito. Malaki ang utang na loob ni Kyra sa mag-asawang Legazpi. Ang mga ito ang nagpaaral sa kaniya. Kaya naman desidido siyang matulungan ang mga ito na mapatino at mapanatili sa bansa ang nag-iisang anak ng mga ito, na sa larawan niya pa lang nakikita ngunit nagawa nang mapabilis ang t***k ng kaniyang puso noon pa man. Kaya naman pursigido siyang matulungan ang mga ito kahit nangangahulugan itong katakot takot na pangbubwisit nito sa kaniya araw-araw.

Masyado akong naniniwala sa fairytales, na isang araw may darating na prince charming , mamahalin ka ng wagas, then happily ever after na. But I was wrong. Walang fairytale at lalong walang happy ending. I met the man whom I thought was my prince charming that would finally give me my happily ever after. He is handsome, rich, and powerful. While I was young and naive, and I fell in love really hard. I gave him everything, my body and soul, then one day, he's gone. Everything was just for revenge. He left me for another woman, his true love. It crushed my whole being and I hated him for that. Tinakwil ako ng pamilya ko, nawala ang pangarap ko, nasira ang buong pagkatao ko pero pinilit kong mabuhay. Nagsisimula pa lang akong makabangon nang may muling dakog sa buhay ko ang dumating. Hindi ko gustong lumapit sa kaniya, pero siya lang ang naiisip kong solusyon sa problema ko. Kahit na ang kapalit pa nito'y ang muling pag yurak niya sa katawan, kaluluwa, at buong pagkatao ko.

Paano kung ang lalaking naging dahilan ng aking pagkakasala noon ay muling magbabalik sa kasalukuyan? Paano kung kinakailangan kong muling makasama ito sa iisang bubong kasama ng aking fiancee sa loob ng isang linggo? Magwawagi ba akong paglabanan ang sekswal sa tensiyon na aking nadarama? O tulad ng dati, paulit ulit pa din akong mahuhulog sa karisma nito? Oh God! Nawaý patawarin ako ng aking fiancee! NOTE: This story contains words that might not be appropriate for young ages. Enjoy Reading!

"Leila!" I instantly beamed with my brightest smile upon hearing that tiny voice. Ah, it's Alexander, my favorite playmate. Alexander is 3 years older than me. I'm 9 years old while he is 12 years old. I ran towards him and showed my little treasure in my hand. "What's that?" he asked a little confused as soon as I showed him the bracelet I crafted out of Santan flowers. "It's a promise bracelet. Uncle Ted told me that you're going to the US soon to study so I'll be giving this to you. I was so tired of making this you know. so in exchange, you have to promise me that you have to marry me when you get back." I said seriously. Uncle Ted is Alexander's father and my father's best friend. He laughs upon hearing my words which makes me a bit sad. Just thinking that he will not be able to play with me every weekend makes me miss him already. It made his little chinky eyes a lot smaller than usual. "You will not marry me? Maybe you like Carmela and not me." Carmela is the daughter of his father's closest assistant. It made my young heart ache to have that thought. "okay, don't wear it then. I'll head back inside." I slowly dropped the flower bracelet and turn to run back inside the house. Small tears started to form at the corner of my eyes. Maybe she really likes to play with Carmela and not me. Maybe he will miss her more than he will miss me. I run towards the house. I was about to climb up our grand staircase to lock myself in my room when he called my name again. I stopped then slowly looking back to see him. There, I saw the most adorable boy I've ever seen in my life. He showed me his brightest smile that must have had brightened the whole mansion of ours, from his back he gently raised his left hand with the red santan bracelet on it. "I promised." A smile slowly formed on my delicate and innocent lips. I ran towards him, not minding the silly smiles of our house help, to give him my tightest hug. He is Alexander, my favorite playmate, my first love.