The Charmer and the Beast
Jasmine Victoria Arizona grew up thinking she's just normal. She entered University with her dream of becoming a published writer. And then she met Flint James Montez, a hot Business major, a schoolmate. She hated his guts and his confidence but as days pass by, she realizes that Flint is more than those adjectives being used to describe him. She fell for him, but little did she know, he fell harder.
But certain things always complicate life. Jasmine and Flint can't be together. She came from a family of witches, he came from a family of werewolves. There's no way they can be together after knowing their family go way into history. Is love enough to fight for each other? Or will they let go because that's what they must do?
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Chapter: 73. The WitchWhen Mom said she's near, I went out of the apartment and waited for her outside. I brought the things I would need because we can't discuss things in the apartment because Taylor's there. It's almost dark now and I'm not sure where she would take me so we could talk. But I couldn't care less. There are far more important matters we need to prioritize. A few meters away from where I am standing, I saw her car slowing down. I felt the erratic beating of my heart again. I am about to know something tonight. It could be big. It might surprise me. But I'd rather feel that way than be clueless at all. Mom stopped the car right in front of me. She looked at me through the window to her side. "Hi, hun," she greeted. I could tell she's a little tensed. "Hi, Mom," I replied. "Hop in," she said. I did what I was told and got inside the passenger's seat. As soon as I sat there and settled, silence enveloped us. I'm not used to the silence. Mom and I talk a lot and I hate that we
Last Updated: 2024-08-08
Chapter: 72. The QuestionsAfter that interaction with that man, I couldn't go back to what I was initially doing. There are a lot of things running in my head- questions I was answers on. I can no longer concentrate so I decided to just go back to the apartment. No one was there when I get home so I'm pretty much alone- alone with my thoughts. I couldn't even stay still. I would lay on the bed, sit up, stand up, pace around the room. I was restless and I know I couldn't do anything if I don't ask my Mom. If there's someone who can explain me everything, that would be my Mom. So I got my phone and dialed her number. As much as I want to go home to ask my questions in person, but that would take hours. I can't wait for a few more hours just for my questions to be answered. I needed it to be now. Mom's phone just rang on my first call. I couldn't just give up. So I dialed her number again. On the third ring, she finally answered and my heart almost jump upon hearing her voice. "Are you okay, hun?" Was t
Last Updated: 2024-08-06
Chapter: 71. The First RevelationThe weeks continued and our set up stayed the same. Due to Flint's busy schedule, there are days when we don't see each other. It's sad and I was really longing for his presence each time, but I understand that I can't demand for his time because he has things he needed to do. I was also kind of getting used to going somewhere alone when my friends are busy. When Flint still has a flexible time, he's the one I'm always with. I'm pretty much used to being alone, but it's just sadder now. Today is one of those examples. Taylor has a thing with her organization, Sean went out with his friends, and Bailey, who I really considered one of my close friends now has a date with Elisse. Flint doesn't get jealous anymore with Bailey. He had seen him together with Elisse once and according to him, they were making out to the point that he wanted to shout at them and tell them to get there own room. After that, he never got jealous again, because he knows Bailey already has someone he's craz
Last Updated: 2024-08-05
Chapter: 70. The ForeshadowingI know Flint. I know when he's mad, when he's stressed- pretty much everything. For the many months that we've been together, I've learned not to counter his sour mood with another sour mood, and I believe he's also like that when I'm the one in a bad mood.We don't always have good days so I understand if he's in a bad mood most of the time, especially now that all his school loads are quite hectic.Hearing his tone, I know he's not in a good mood so I just try to give him a small smile as I open the gate so we can get inside the apartment. It's already dark and cold outside so we need to be inside.Nobody talked while we were on the way to our unit. All I could hear was the sound of our shoes on the floor. Right then, I knew Flint's tired and probably so stressed. I'm not really a patient person, but with him, I can always stretch it. Maybe that's how love is.When I opened the door to our apartment, I saw Taylor sitting on the stool at the counter, with her laptop in front of her.
Last Updated: 2024-08-04
Chapter: 69. The TensionRelationships really has its ups and downs. All throughout the months Flint and I were together, we had fights and also made up. There were days when I thought we were really going to break up but he would do unexpected things... he would try to win me back each time.I love Flint. And I love how he makes things better for me. I love how he always say sorry even if it's not his fault. I love how he always make sure I had coffee before classes because he knows how I don't function well without caffeine. I love how he brings me food I didn't even know I wanted even when I don't say anything.I love him. Everything he does, I love it.I've always thought that like any other relationships, ours will also have its honeymoon phase just in the beginning. But eversince we were together, Flint does everything that exceeds my expectations. In return, I also do the same. I make sure that I give him the same love I'm receiving.But no matter how perfect a relationship may seem, there will always
Last Updated: 2024-08-03
Chapter: 68. The Jealousy"Hi!" I happpily greeted. It took a few seconds before Flint looked my way. When he did, he then smiled."Hey," he murmured. I scowled a little when I realized that there was tension between him and Bailey. I don't know what's up. I just know something doesn't sit right with them.I tried to dismiss it though. Maybe it was just me reading too much into the situation. "Hey, we have a new applicant," I said smilingly. I then turned to Bailey and smiled at him. "This is Bailey. He's a transferee and we have the same major! He's interested in joining the Weekly Report," I mumbled."Hey," Bailey mumbled. He offers his hand for a handshake. Flint took it as he introduced himself."I'm Jasmine's boyfriend," he said."And the Weekly Report's layout artist," I added."Great. Nice to meet you," Bailey mumbled."Ditto," Flint said. He then turned to me. "Are you still needed here?" He queried."Yeah, I guess. Eya will be alone if I leave," I replied."Oh, no. It's okay. You can go, lovers. The
Last Updated: 2024-08-02
Chapter: Special Chapter: A Glimpse of that One Week and moreTW: Abuse, ViolenceZandrey's POVI was almost running late for my next class. Naharang kasi ako nina Jed at Dominic. Nag-aayang makipag-group date. To avoid prolonging the conversation, I just agreed to go. There's no harm in it. Besides, I might benefit from it. In whichever way, I'm not sure. Lagi lang naman akong game sa mga buhay nila. Lately, all I did was study and go home when I have the chance. I can't mess this up. Not when I don't want to be under my dad's roof anymore. Kaya kailangan kong pagbutihin ang pag-aaral. I know he has the wealth, but I don't really trust him in giving it to me as his heir. Baka may iba siyang anak, so I have to do well on my own. I don't really need his money.I passed by the Library since it was the closest route going to our building. But it was quite packed with students so I bumped into a girl."Are you okay? I'm so sorry," I quickly said. I helped her picked up her things that fell on the floor. When I looked up, I almost stopped.Man, she's
Last Updated: 2023-09-30
Chapter: Epilogue"Does your tummy still hurts?" Andren asked. He's holding a book while looking at me. Napansin niya sigurong napapangiwi ako."Konti. Pero hindi naman gaano," I replied."Mom, why don't you go to the hospital?" Andrew butted in. "Hindi pa naman siguro ako manganganak. Mararamdaman ko naman 'yon," I murmured. I inhaled-exhaled. This month's gonna be my month. We'll finally going to have our baby girl.Zandrey and I had been married already for 8 years. We already have three boys. And finally, after several years of waiting ay magkakaanak na rin kami ng baby girl. I was actually waiting for this. And it indeed came."Asan ba ang Kuya niyo?" I inquired. Andrew and Andren looked at each other. "Where's Andrei?" I asked again."Umakyat ng ligaw," Andrew replied laughingly. My eyes widened because of what I've heard. May nililigawan na ang anak ko nang hindi ko man lang alam? God, he's just sixteen!"What?" I asked, a bit panicking. Hindi pa siya pwedeng magkagirlfriend! Hindi pa siya pwe
Last Updated: 2023-09-30
Chapter: Chapter 145"You may now kiss the bride," the priest said. Dahan-dahan niyang itinaas ang belo ko and smile lovingly at me before brushing his lips to mine. "I love you so much," bulong niya when he hugged me. I returned his hug, even tightier."I love you more," I replied. I felt him kissed the top of my head."Hey, stop that. Picture muna," Daisy exclaimed after that long moment we just had. Naghiwalay na kami mula sa pagyayakapan and smiled at each other.We took pictures and a lot of pictures. We wanted to have as much documentation as possible. Masasabi kong ito na talaga ang isa sa mga pinakamasasayang araw ng buhay ko. I believe this is what Zandrey feels as well. Today, we just really happy because after everything we went through, all the backwards and forwards that came in between, we are finally here and are officially married.I am Maria Airaleen Alfonso-Del Fuerto now. And I think what a beautiful name that is.Who would have thought na ang dating "group blind date" lang sana at mau
Last Updated: 2023-09-30
Chapter: Chapter 144It took him weeks to fully recover from everything. He had to go to a lot of therapy to fully recover. Mabuti na lang at walang ibang na-damage sa kanya. He still has to stay at home for some more time though. But that's okay. As long as he's okay and still breathing.He already knew about my pregnancy . I will never forget the huge smile on his face when I show him a picture of the sonogram. Thank God my body also recovered kaya wala na akong problema sa pagbubuntis.We decided to have the wedding after I gave birth to the baby. Ayokong malaki iyong tiyan ko kung ikakasal ako. We agreed to it and I know we're all set for that. Kailangan din munang manganak ni Daisy because she still wants to be the one who will organize it for us.We're currently in bed, both ready to sleep when I felt him hug me. Nang lingunin ko siya, nakita kong nakangiti siya sa akin."I can't wait to marry you," he mumbled. Natawa na lang ako. We're still quite far from the date we initially set.I remember when
Last Updated: 2023-09-30
Chapter: Chapter 143Iyak ako nang iyak habang nagmamaneho si Thaniel. We were still an hour away from the hospital where Zandrey is. At hindi na ako mapakali. No one would tell me what's really his condition and my heart can't stay still. "Ai, please don't forget you're pregnant. Makakasama sa baby 'yan," Thaniel said, his eyes, still focused on the road. Ilang beses na niyang sinabi 'yon, pero kahit anong gawin ko, hindi pa rin ako matigil sa pag-iyak. Hindi ko alam kung paano kakalma pagkatapos ng nalaman ko. I can't help but blame myself for everything that happened. Kung hindi ako nagmatigas, siguro ay walang away at hindi mangyayari ito. From time to time, I text Daisy or Dominic for update but none of them has replied to my messages. Hindi na ako mapakali sa kinauupuan ko. Kung pwede lang paliparin itong sasakyan, kanina ko pa ginawa. Hindi ako relihiyoso. I don't pray as often. I don't call Him all the time, but at times like this, I have no one call but Him. Alam kong ang daming nangyayari t
Last Updated: 2023-09-30
Chapter: Chapter 142Aira's POV I decided to take a vacation. Alam kong hindi dapat ako nagbabakasyon ngayon sa dami ng mga dapat gawin sa firm. Pero kailangan ko 'to. I needed to go somewhere so I can clear my head. If I don't do this, I might explode, so I needed a relaxing place where I can fully be alone with myself and my thoughts. "Siguro ka bang okay ka lang?" Thaniel asked. I asked him for help in booking a room in his resort. It was very last minute and I hate to take advantage of our friendship, but I just really need this right now. "I'll be fine, Thaniel," I responded. Mukhang hindi pa rin siya kumbinsidong okay lang ako. There was something in his face. I tried to smile at him pero mukhang naging ngiwi iyon. "Ang creepy," he commented. I rolled my eyes at him and he just laughed. "Siguradong okay ka lang mag-isa dito ha?" "Oo nga," I replied. "Just call me whenever you need anything, okay?" "I will." I shooed him away once again. Mukhang ayaw niya kasing umalis. Kailangan ko nang map
Last Updated: 2023-09-30
Forbidden
Sometimes, love isn't just about a feeling. It's not just hugs and kisses. It's not just I love you's and I miss you's.
There's more to love if we choose to see what's beyond it.
There's sacrifices.
Yeah, a sacrifice is truly one of the truest forms of love. Kasi naman, hindi ka naman magsasakripisyo kung hindi mo mahal, diba? You choose to sacrifice because there's more at stake than your feelings alone. Kaya kahit mahirap at masakit, you will always end up choosing the right thing to do.
Iyon ang nasa isip ni Hope. Kapag magmamahal siya, she will be more than willing to sacrifice for that person. Dala-dala niya ang thought na 'yon everyday. What she didn't know is that it is easier to say it than do it. Kasi naman, she was never in love before. Hindi niya alam na ganoon pala kahirap kapag nasa sitwasyon ka na.
Then there goes Sir Troy who came to her life one day. Bigla-bigla. Walang sign. Walang babala. Iyon na sana, kaso reality has its own way of slapping her.
He's an instructor. She's his student.
It's forbidden.
Now, she's stuck between fighting for that love and letting go.
Alin ba ang dapat gawin?
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Chapter: Chapter 4"Sorry po, sir," sabi ko na lang saka nagmadaling umalis sa harapan niya at nilapitan 'yong classmate kong tumawag sa akin.Muntik kaming magkabangga! Like we were really just a few inches away from each other! Buti na lang mukhang mabilis ang reflex ni Sir.Habang naglalakad ako palayo ay ramdam ko ang bilis ng pagtibok ng puso ko. I don't even know what made this heart beat like this. I tried calming myself pero nagpa-panic pa rin ako.Ano bang meron kay Sir?"Hi, Hope! Gusto lang sana kitang i-invite sa orientation ng org namin. Baka gusto mong sumali. We know you're into music and we really want you in our org," my classmate said. Sa kagustuhan kong makaalis na ng building ay napatango na lang ako.Ever since first year, they're already trying to recruit me to join the org. Pero dahil wala akong lakas ng loob ay hindi ako sumali."Great! We'll expect you to be there!" Masayang sabi niya bago umalis. Nagmadali na rin akong umalis para sumunod kina Clarisse.Kinakalma ko pa rin ang
Last Updated: 2025-10-12
Chapter: Chapter 3Sinubukan kong huwag isipin iyong nakita ko. Kasi ano naman kung may kasama si Sir na babae? Ano namang pakialam ko doon?"Kunot na kunot ata ang kilay mo?" I heard Love ask. Hindi ko alam kung sinong sinabihan niya nun kaya nilingon ko siya, only to find her looking at me."Ako? Nakakunot ba kilay ko?" Patay-malisyang tanong ko."Opo," she replied."May nangyari bang hindi ko alam?" Singit naman ni Faith."Kami dapat nagtatanong niyan eh. May nangyari bang hindi namin alam at bakit ka napadpad sa cafe? Did you meet anyone?" Parang nanay na tanong ni Love. I was finally able to breathe when she's no longer talking to me."Something just came up," Faith just said coolly. I looked at her through the rearview mirror and she's just looking outside through the window. I know something happened. She's very transparent. Sa aming tatlo, she's the worst liar. She just can't lie because in the first place, she doesn't know how to. It's like whenever she lies, you'll know she's lying. And I don'
Last Updated: 2025-10-12
Chapter: Chapter 2"Ano 'yan?" Somebody asked and I hurriedly hid my things inside my bag. It was Clarisse. "Para ka namang nakakita ng magandang multo. Ano bang nagyayari sa 'yo?" She asked. She sat beside me while fixing her brown hair into a bun. Mahaba rin kasi buhok niya kaya madali lang i-bun, which reminds me I should also do mine."Wala," I answered and she just arched a brow at me. I pretended to clean the case of my ukulele para sana ay hindi niya na ako guluhin but she's just so persistent."Talaga?" She murmured, her voice laced with confidence. She knows me so well."Fine. I'll tell you," I surrendered. Para namang makakatakas ako sa kanya. Sooner or later she'll know anyway. Lahat ata walang lusot sa kanya eh."Go ahead," she said with a grin. Gusto lang talaga nito ng chismis.And so I told her my story... From the moment I entered the room, to me playing the ukulele and singing, to Sir Troy hearing me sing, up to the syllabus thingy."Hala, talaga? Patingin nga," she mumbled after I told
Last Updated: 2025-10-12
Chapter: Chapter 1"Fudge.... fudge!" Paulit-ulit akong nagmura sa utak ko. I'm not really the kind of person who curses a lot. But if something like this happens, what else can I do other than murmur unpleasant words to express my unpleasant feelings?Kaya pala nakaka-intimidate siya. Kaya pala naiilang ako kanina. Kaya pala. But he just looks so young kaya inakala kong kaklase ko lang siya!Agad akong napayuko nang mapatingin siya sa direksyon ko. I bit my lower lip and tried to breathe normally. Ano ba 'tong napasok ko?"Hindi naman ako tigre na nangangagat. So you don't have any reasons to be scared of me," I heard him say. Hindi naman kasi ako natatakot. Kasi 'yong takot ko ay natabunan na ng kahihiyan. Hindi talaga ako marunong makiramdam minsan. Kaya siguro hindi ko man lang na-feel 'yong vibes ng pagiging instructor niya. Pero kasi... Kasi mukha lang kaming magka-edad!Salita pa siya nang salita sa harapan samantalang ako ay payuko-yuko lang. He mentioned he came from UP Diliman. He graduated l
Last Updated: 2025-10-12
Chapter: PrologueI took the ukulele out of its case and started strumming. Mabuti na lang at naipuslit ko ito kanina sa bahay nang hindi napapansin ng mga kapatid ko. Because if so, the teasing would be never-ending. Kesyo ang emo ko raw kapag nag-iisa pero ang ingay naman kapag may kasama. Of course it should be that way. Kesa naman sa ang ingay ko kapag ako lang mag-isa. Edi nagmukha akong baliw.I don't have a particular song in my mind but the moment I held my ukulele, my hands started playing a song like they have their own minds."Well you done done me and you bet I felt itI tried to be chill but you're so hot I meltedI fell right through the cracksAnd now I'm trying to get back"It was like for a moment, I'm singing for someone. I don't have any particular person in mind. Wala naman. Di ko alam. Pero parang nasa paligid lang 'yong kinakantahan ko."Before the cool done run outI'll be giving it my best-estAnd nothing's going to stop me but divine interventionI reckon it's again my turnTo
Last Updated: 2025-10-12
Chapter: Epilogue“Does your tummy still hurt?” Andren asked, holding a book and looking at me. I guess he noticed I was wincing.“A little. But not too much,” I replied.“Mom, why don’t you go to the hospital?” Andrew butted in.“I probably won’t give birth yet. I’ll know when it’s time,” I murmured. I took a deep breath. This month is going to be my month. We’re finally going to have our baby girl.Zandrey and I have been married for eight years now. We already have three boys. And finally, after years of waiting, we’re having a baby girl. I had been waiting for this moment. And now, it’s finally here.“Where’s your big brother?” I asked. Andrew and Andren looked at each other. “Where’s Andrei?” I asked again.“He went to visit his crush,” Andrew replied laughing. My eyes widened at what I heard. My son has a crush without me knowing? God, he’s only sixteen!“What?” I panicked. He’s not ready for a girlfriend! He can’t get anyone pregnant yet!“Mom, I know what you’re thinking,” Andrew said. “By the
Last Updated: 2025-10-06
Chapter: Chapter 147"You may now kiss the bride," the priest said. He slowly lifted my veil and smiled lovingly at me before brushing his lips to mine. "I love you so much," he whispered when he hugged me. I returned his hug, even tighter."I love you more," I replied. I felt him kissing the top of my head.“Hey, stop that. Picture first," Daisy exclaimed after that long moment we just had. We pulled away from the hug and smiled at each other.We took pictures and a lot of pictures. We wanted to have as much documentation as possible. I can say that this is truly one of the happiest days of my life. I believe this is what Zandrey feels as well. Today, we are just really happy because after everything we went through, all the backwards and forwards that came in between, we are finally here and are officially married.I am Maria Airaleen Alfonso-cel Fuerto now. And I think what a beautiful name that is.Who would have thought that what was supposed to be just a "group blind date" would end up in a wedding
Last Updated: 2025-10-04
Chapter: Chapter 146It took him weeks to fully recover from everything. He had to go to a lot of therapy to fully recover. Thankfully, nothing else was damaged. He still has to stay at home for some more time though. But that's okay. As long as he's okay and still breathing.He already knew about my pregnancy. I will never forget the huge smile on his face when I show him a picture of the sonogram. Thank God my body recovered too, so I had no complications with the pregnancy.We decided to have the wedding after I gave birth to the baby. I didn’t want to get married with a huge belly. We agreed to it and I know we're all set for that. Daisy also needs to give birth first since she still wants to be the one to organize the wedding for us.We're currently in bed, both ready to sleep when I felt him hug me. When I turned to look at him, he was smiling at me."I can't wait to marry you," he mumbled. I just laughed. We're still quite far from the date we initially set.I remember when we talked about what hap
Last Updated: 2025-10-02
Chapter: Chapter 145I waited a while longer before I was finally able to see him. A nurse kindly accompanied me to the ICU. I couldn’t move much, so I was in a wheelchair. I couldn’t even go inside or be near him. I could only watch from the outside.He still wasn’t awake, and the longer his eyes stayed closed, the more restless I became. I almost called on every saint in the world.“His operation went well,” someone suddenly said. When I looked up, I saw a woman in a white coat. It was Hope, if I remembered correctly. She was one of Zandrey’s colleagues here. They were quite close, and she was sometimes invited to our events.“That’s what I heard. Should I be worried?” I asked. I really didn’t know. All I knew was he had undergone surgery because they found a bleed in his head. I was so scared, because most head surgeries I knew about… the patients never woke up. I needed assurance that he would wake up, that he would come back to me, that we would be whole again.Hope didn’t say anything right away. Sh
Last Updated: 2025-10-01
Chapter: Chapter 144I cried and cried while Thaniel was driving. We were still an hour away from the hospital where Zandrey was. And I couldn’t keep still. No one would tell me his real condition, and my heart couldn't stay calm.“Ai, please don’t forget you’re pregnant. That’s not good for the baby,” Thaniel said, eyes still on the road. He had said that to me many times already, but no matter what I did, I couldn’t stop crying. I didn’t know how to calm down after what I had learned.I couldn’t help but blame myself for everything that happened. If I hadn't been so stubborn, maybe there wouldn’t have been a fight and this wouldn’t have happened.From time to time, I texted Daisy or Dominic for updates, but neither of them replied. I couldn’t sit still. If I could fly this car, I would’ve done so already.I’m not religious. I don’t pray often. I don’t always call on Him, but in times like this, I have no one else to call but God. I know a lot has been happening in the past few days that really tested Za
Last Updated: 2025-09-30
Chapter: Chapter 143Aira’s POVI decided to take a vacation. I know I shouldn’t be taking one right now with everything that needs to be done at the firm. But I needed this. I needed to go somewhere so I could clear my head. If I didn’t do this, I might explode. I needed a relaxing place where I could fully be alone with myself and my thoughts.“Are you sure you’re okay?” Thaniel asked.I had asked him for help booking a room at his resort. It was very last minute, and I hated taking advantage of our friendship, but I really need this.“I’ll be fine, Thaniel,” I said. But he didn’t look convinced. There was something on his face. I tried to smile at him, but it probably turned into a grimace.“That’s creepy,” he commented. I rolled my eyes at him, and he just laughed. “Are you sure you’ll be okay here by yourself?”“Yes,” I answered.“Just call me if you need anything, okay?”“I will.”I shooed him away again. He looked like he didn’t want to leave, but I needed to be alone.I dropped my luggage and walk
Last Updated: 2025-09-25
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