yat, M

Year

as he handed Selene a single rose, one he

rious kinds of flowers and greenery in their little yard. It was her way of b

ignificantly for D

cramped, humble home back in Tondo, Manila. Things were much bette

and with mock displeasure, cr

rom your mom's garden again?" s

his head as he waved th

If you don't want it, I might just give it to som

e he was already in his second year of college. Despite the difference in their

cially, Selene, circumstances were a bit more s

ways emphasized that wealth was

as happiness-their ability to

her hips, raising an eyebrow. "Do you

Duke assured he

led her close, wrapping an

the nape of her neck, makin

ny!" she warned, attempting to push hi

lau

as just teasing. I'm not a jerk, an

ed at him.

to pinch her

ever look for another girl

mile, but he could see the a

ust eat your spaghetti-I saved some fo

her attention shifting to the television scre

he spaghetti on his fork. He eyed the s

Another drama

ou mean by

glare before turning her

nning. They make such a perfect couple! Their mov

ment further. Instead, he stood up

few steps away from the kitchen and living space. There was a dou

in, who was studying at a universi

ready taking up Business Management in college, he was in his fourth year and graduating this co

ting Selene's education from afar. Unfortunately, Selene never got to

ss." Selene is full of confidence and determination. One day, she wa

s he sat back d

ming again,"

ut the small smile tugging at her

, were important to her. And honestly? He had no doubt that one

of seeing herself on

izing depth, a gaze that could command attention without effort. They were the kind of eyes that told stories, filled with emotions ranging from quiet longing to fierce de

adding to the symmetry of her features. It wasn't just perfect-it was the kind of beauty t

ure itself. There was a radiance in her skin, a glow that made her presence feel light and vibrant even in the simplest of sett

de even the simplest smile enchanting. They carried a quiet confide

utfits or excessive makeup-her natural elegance was enough to outshine any adornment. And while we

the one she had decided to give her heart t

niversity. From the moment he saw her among the crowd

r two years together, their bond had only grown st

overed," she said dreamily, her

ound the mall-just in case I

p but chuckle at

irst? If you become an actress, yo

r dream. "I'll move out of this place, and no one in my family wil

u leave me behind?" he aske

as if she were deep in thought. "Wel

As handsome as I am, you only

se, if I do make it big, I won't be allowed to s

tting ahead of you," Duke

ke about her ambitions. Even if they seemed far-fe