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 97"Kiara, wait." I stopped her from walking. Napakunot ang noo nito nang tumingin sa'kin kaya sumenyas ako rito na mayroon akong sasagutin na tawag. We're on our way to the korean food mart to grab our lunch for today. Kakatapos niya lang din magprepare para sa proposal niya mamaya sa meeting nila ng client niya. Tumalikod ito sandali sa'kin at nagcellphone kaya sinagot ko na ang tawag ni Naiah. She's been calling me since earlier, but I just noticed it now. "Hello!" Pagbati ko rito. "I'm sorry, ngayon ko lang napansin ang calls mo. May nangyari ba? Nasaan ka?" "Hey, it's okay. Nothing bad happened, but someone bad did." She uttered. I can imagine her frown right now given her tone. "Anong sinabi mo kay Ismael? Aba! Nag-aasikaso ako kanina sa cafeteria tapos bigla siyang sumulpot dito. Walang ibang bukang bibig bukod sa pangalan mo, naiinis daw siya sa'yo." Napaawang ang mga labi ko sa sinabi nito sa'kin. Ismael left the firm this morning to go to Naiah's resort. Akala ko naman ay
Last Updated: 2025-10-17
Chapter: CHAPTER 96A massive building was standing in front of me with the lights of sun reflecting on its black glass window. In the middle of it was a silver clock ticking, flashing the reflections of sunlight in different directions. "Congrats, Celeste! Ang layo na natin." Kiara giggled. Napangiti rin ako habang pinagmamasdan iyong nasa harapan namin. If I were to go back to the past, I would just say that everything was a cycle. I'll go to work everyday, sing alphabets to Amaris at night, bond with them during Sundays, and take photoshoots when I am vacant from the firm. But then, Ismael assigned me a big project. It was the renovation of the Mirano firm. Sa loob ng limang buwan naming pagtatrabaho para mas mapaganda, mapatibay, at maayos ang firm ay nagbunga lahat. "I can't wait to see your promotion." Kiara uttered in a singing tone. "Oh, my! I'm really so proud of you. Partida ha, sumisingit pa sa schedule mo niyan ang photoshoot mo." "Ako ba talaga ang nagdesign nito?" I chuckled. Hindi ako
Last Updated: 2025-10-16
Chapter: CHAPTER 95It was eight in the morning when I left the unit. Hailey was already preparing herself and Amaris because they will be going to work. Mediyo nahirapan akong iwanan ang anak ko dahil ayaw nitong pumayag na hindi dadalhin si Doctor McStuffins na gumagalaw sa opisina ni Hailey. As much as I wanted to let her, I couldn't. Hindi ko kasi alam na nagsasalita 'yong manika. Akala ko ay gumagalaw lang. If she brings it to the office, the toy might cause a distraction to Hailey during work hours. I was wearing a pair of black trousers with golden buttons and satin navy blue long-sleeved dress shirt. My newly made hair was falling until my waistline. Mas lalo akong pumuputi dahil sa suot ko at sa buhok ko ngayon. "Celeste, another project---," Ismael couldn't finish talking when his eyes landed on me. "Woah, Architect. Angas ng color palette natin ngayon, ah. Parang blueberry lang na nasa cheesecake." Napakatigas talaga ng bungo nitong isang 'to. I don't know if he wanted to compliment me or t
Last Updated: 2025-10-15
Chapter: CHAPTER 94"Oh, fuck." I hissed and hit my steering wheel out of frustration. Naiyakap ko na lang dito ang braso ko at ibinaba ang noo doon. Sa lahat ng pagkakataon, bakit ngayon pa ulit kami nagkita? Hindi. Mali. Bakit kailangan pa namin ulit magkita? Those night ocean blue eyes of him were burning when he met mine. Was he mad at me? Kung galit 'man siya sa'kin, hindi na dapat ako apektado do'n dahil may kasalanan din naman ako. I lied to him in the past because I was also confused and hurting. He saw me and seemed to not be shocked by my presence. Alam niya siguro na hindi ako umalis ng Vigan. P'wede rin namang dahil wala na siyang pakialam. Still, seeing him today gave me the peace of mind I've been longing for a while now. At least, alam ko na ngayon na nasa maayos siya. I went out of my car and heaved a sigh. Dinala ko lahat ng pagkain na binili ko at dumiretso sa unit. I found Hailey in the living room with Amaris. They were playing with a diamond painting. "Look behind you, Celestin
Last Updated: 2025-10-14
Chapter: CHAPTER 93During the months I was working in an architecture firm, Kiara has been my buddy in projects, lunch, and even meetings. Magaan sa loob siyang kasama kaya hindi ako nahihirapan makipagsabayan sakaniya. "I've heard that Lienne Altamirano will be our client." Paghahatid ng balita ni Kiara habang kumakain kami. "Pinsan 'yon ng pinakamagaling na doctor sa bansa. Malaki ang benefits no'n sa kompanya kung magiging kliyente nga natin siya." My heart stopped beating for a moment upon hearing that. Altamirano. Ibig sabihin ba no'n magkakaro'n na naman ako ng koneksyon sa pamilya nila? Hindi ako papayag kung sakali. I cannot let them reconnect with me just to make my daughter feel all the aches they've brought me through. "Gusto mo bang kuhanin ang project? Ire-recommend kita." She winked at me while chewing on her food. Malaki nga ang proyekto, pero mas malaki naman ang sama ng loob ko sa pamilyang 'yon. Hinding-hindi ko kukuhanin ang kahit na anong proyekto na mayroong koneksyon sa mga kli
Last Updated: 2025-10-13
Chapter: CHAPTER 92I was carrying the files towards the office. Nasa kabilang kamay ko ang laptop habang ngumingiti sa mga architects na nakakasalubong ko. I entered the office and found Ismael sitting on the swivel chair by the end of a long table. Mayroon itong kausap na dalawang lalaki na napalingon nang pumasok ako. "This is Architect Valmonte." Ismael introduced me upon seeing me. "Architect, these are Mr. Santiago and Mr. De Guzman, our clients." I went straight to my seat and greeted them for formalities. Nakipag-kamayan ako sa mga ito bago ako umupo. Ismael handed a folder to each of them and I navigated my laptop to the file of this project. "Upon reviewing the existing building documents of your coffee shop, I have prepared the renovation proposal." I uttered before showing my screen to them. "Very well, then. I would like to see your idea, Architect Valmonte." Mr. Santiago responded while intertwining his fingers on the table. "First, I would like to discuss the site conditions and the e
Last Updated: 2025-10-12
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