Atamirano Series #1: Hidden Heiress In Mistaken Goodbye
It all begins with a clash and unfolds into a heartbreaking love entangled in secrets, status, and fate.
Cairo Zeidan Altamirano, a promising third-year medical student at the prestigious Aurelia University of Medicine, finds himself unexpectedly at Casa Estrella University for a collaborative project between future doctors, engineers, and architects. There, he crosses paths with Aerisla Celeste Valmonte, a sharp-witted fourth-year architecture student—under less than ideal circumstances: a petty argument over a can of coffee.
Their friction sets the stage for a fiery partnership as Aerisla, the team leader, is forced to work closely with the aloof and enigmatic Cairo. What begins as mutual disdain slowly melts into something far deeper, more dangerous.
But just as a fragile love begins to bloom, Aerisla discovers she is carrying Cairo's child, only to be silenced by a cruel twist of fate. Cairo, it turns out, is no ordinary medical student. He is the heir to the empire behind the Altamirano name, and bound by family tradition to marry before his final year begins.
Love was never part of the plan. But neither was goodbye.
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Chapter: CHAPTER 5Warning: Read at your own risk.Mabilis na lumipas ang mga araw. Lahat ay naging abala dahil sa paparating na finals, sinabayan pa ito ng Architecture Week. Ngunit hindi iyon ang dahilan kung bakit ako naubusan ng mga oras at panahon, kundi ang Health Care 101 ni Zeidan."Panlimang araw na 'to, Zeidan!" I hissed. "Hanggang kailan pa ba 'to?"Naiinis akong nagreklamo rito. My head is lying flat on the patient bed in his condominium. It has been five days since I started to agree on being his patient for his requirement in HC-101. Limang araw na rin akong pabalik-balik dito sa condominium niya na sa kasamaang palad, sobrang layo naman mula sa CEU."I'm practicing, okay?" He shot back. "I'll give you whatever you want after this."While watching him, realizations have crossed my mind. He is just like me. We are eager to achieve the dream we want for ourselves, not minding the consequences that await us."Please, stop moving a lot!" He glared at me. Sinusubukan niya akong buhatin mula sa
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Chapter: CHAPTER 4"Ma, naman." I bit my lower lip. Humigpit ang hawak ko sa cellphone na nasa kamay. "Isang term na lang, makakatapos na ako. Hindi ba p'wedeng pagkatapos na lang nito?"It's a Sunday morning. A day to rest that was supposed to be free from any stress and responsibilities. Akala ko ay makakapagpahinga na ako dahil walang klase ngayon at ito lang ang natatanging araw na wala akong kailangang habulin na kahit anong deadline para sa paparating na linggo, ngunit nagkamali ako.A loud ringing of my cellphone was the first to wake me up this morning. Nauna pa sa alarm clock ko. When I checked the phone, my mother's caller ID greeted my eyes. Simula nang sagutin ko ang tawag ay wala itong ibang sinabi bukod sa umuwi na ako sa San Vicente dahil kailangan daw ng kapatid ko nang mag-aalaga. She's not asking me for a favor, but a command.Since I left San Vicente for college, there was no time that she called to check on me, nor ask about my academics. Tuwing tatawag siya ay dalawa lang ang tangin
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Chapter: CHAPTER 3The discussion ended swiftly. It was almost quarter to one o'clock when the meeting ended and Zeidan's already sitting with us in the same table. Simula nang matagpuan siya ng mga mata ko at magsimula siyang sumali sa usapan ay hindi ko na naituon nang maayos ang atensyon ko sa pinaguusapan. Nanatiling pabalik-balik ang mga mata ko sa mga professor na nagsasalita pati sa notebook na sinusulatan ko. The meeting wasn't that long, but time felt slow, and I almost begged the god of air to take me far from here. Fortunately, I was heard and the meeting really ended before I emptied the air in my lungs.Mabilis kong inayos ang mga gamit ko at nagmamadaling humakbang palabas nang office. Akala ko ay makakahinga na ako nang maluwag, ngunit mabilis din itong napawi nang marinig ko ang boses niya sa likuran ko."I never thought you were a dog," Inismiran ko siya nang sabihin ko iyon. "Are you a stalker?"Umangat ang gilid ng labi niya habang mapang-asar na nakatingin sa'kin."Dogs only chase th
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Chapter: CHAPTER 2My cheeks were burning in both embarrassment and frustration. I misjudged him. He was not looking at my chest, but the lace that shows I'm from the Architecture department. Nagsalubong ang mga kilay ko habang mariin na nakatingin sakaniya. I was about to shot back when someone walked between us."Excuse," It was Ismael, a student from Engineering department. "Buti umabot!"My lips parted when he took the last can of coffee from the machine and everything moved slower. Umangat ang kamay ko, gustong abutin 'yon nang marinig ko ang pagsirit ng lata. He got it first."ISMAEL!" I screamed. "That was mine."Kunot-noong sumulyap ito sa'kin habang nakalapat ang labi ng lata sa sakaniya. My shoulder fell before turning back my gaze to the man who caused me to not get the coffee. I was about to argue with him again when my eyes widened and watched him take the energy drink from the machine. He glanced at me and smirked, raising his canned beverage before drinking on it without taking his eyes o
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Chapter: CHAPTER 1After pulling an all-nighter, my body surrendered on its own and I fell asleep for about two hours or less. There is no time and freedom to be happy for college students in fourth year level. This is the phase that feels most exhausting and draining. Studying was supposed to be learning, but it turns out to be a survival phase to find the key that will open the door to the next level. This stage is a mere lesson, a test to guide people of what's right and what's not to ready each one for the real world that's about to welcome the fortunate ones who would succeed in opening the door.Today is our wash day so I paired my black flared pants with a white-collar pleated tank top and blush pink cardigan before wearing my white platform sneakers. Once satisfied with my look, I grabbed my white leather tote bag and scanned if I have everything I need today.It was quarter to seven o'clock when I arrived at Casa Estrella University and my class will start at exactly seven o'clock. Since I stil
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Chapter: PROLOGUETime.A proverb once said that time heals all wounds no matter how deep they could be. Little did they know that time merely softens the pain and blurs the memories? Time could sometimes feel so short--- that's when we're making the most out of its seconds. Sometimes it feels so long--- that's when every second counts to a phase where we struggle. It extends to people, love and opportunities, so all we should be doing is try our best to keep what makes us the happiest, but learn to let go when something's too unbearable.Time. One word that speaks a million of stories. They said if a story faded away by sunlight, it becomes a history. If it's lit by moonlight, it becomes a legend.If only we could go back in time, will you choose to take away those hours of pain and darkness?Because I will. It's a good lesson to learn, but I would still prefer going back to make it right, replace all the bad with something better.Time brings us either regrets or lessons in life.And I guess, I'm on
Huling Na-update: 2025-07-17
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