Only Rose Among The Thorns Novels & Stories

"Amidst the stars' intricate dance, our promise was forged, destined to endure the trials of fate and time." Alessia Montague, a wealthy New Yorker who returns to the Philippines with her father, Alessandro, for a vacation at their family-owned resort. Amidst the serene backdrop of Santa Ana, Cagayan, Alessia encounters Luca. Despite their rocky start, Alessia finds herself drawn to Luca, Struggling with her feelings, Alessia must navigate the complexities of love, trust, and forgiveness. As she grapples with her emotions, Alessia learns that sometimes, the most unexpected encounters can lead to profound personal growth and lasting connections.

Pinagmamasdan niya ang mga ilaw sa malayo, alam niyang doon nakatira ang bratty heiress na walang sawang ginugulo ang kanyang mundo. Pinilit niyang tumawa mag-isa, halos pabulong. “You’re trouble, Anathalia Dela Rosa. Pure trouble.” Ngunit kahit sinabi niya iyon, hindi rin niya maitatanggi—isang uri ng kaguluhan na unti-unti na niyang kinagigiliwan.

Pero iyon nga hindi ko pa rin maiwasang magbasa ng domumento kahit konti. I turned my view to look at the beautiful scenery outside. From where I am located I can see the roses of different colors, the long man-made lake, the tall palm and pine trees, and green grasses. Everything is peaceful, simply breathtaking. Mapait akong ngumiti ng makita ko ang medyo malayong puting tuktok ng greenhouse, at napapalibutan ng nagtataasang kumpol ng puting rosas. Just like in the movie 'Beauty and the beast' the only difference is ours was white roses while in the movie was red as blood. A matagal na noong huli akong bumisita doon. Matagal na bago ko huling dalawin ang lugar kung saan matatagpuan ang lib

Mabilis na kumabog ang puso ko at parang hihimatayin ako, nagsimula namang magpawis ang palad ko na pilit kong tinutuyo. Umupo sila nang walang sinasabi at binabati. Hindi rin makatingin sa amin ang lalaki kahapon, ang mga pinsan ko ay nakapinta na ang pagtatakha sa mukha. Sigurado ay nagtataka, dahil may hindi pamilya na mukha ang sasali sa usapan.

Dahan-dahan silang tumango halata pa rin ang pagtataka sa mukha. I pushed the door and the chimes rang. I was immediately surrounded by souvenirs. I saw the enchanted rose that caught my attention at the corner so I went there without hesitation. I can feel my siblings walking behind me. I was delighted when I saw different color options. It looks like a lamp. A pink rose inside a glass dome. The flower will never wither. I’ll get this for Leana. I reached for it and immediately went to the counter. “Hey.”

It was like the world inside the mirror bloomed dramatically after our first time together. Biglang nagkaroon ng buhay ang buong paligid ng mansyon. Pagkagising ko kasi kinaumagahan ay nagulat ako nang makita ang lively atmosphere ng mansyon. May naamoy pa ako na bango ng bulaklak kaya sinundan ko ang pinanggalingan 'nun. Animo itinulos ako sa kinatatayuan ko pagkakita sa hardin. Ang mga bulaklak na nakikita ko ay puro rosas at namumukadkad pa. The conspicuous things I instantly saw were the thorns and petals of the rose. The petals were crimson red like blood and the thorns were not the normal thorns of a rose.

"They think they can scare us out of our home. They forgot that I am an Alvero, and you are a Dizon. We don't just bloom; we thrive in the middle of the storm." Ang tahimik na umaga ay natapos na. Ang kape ay malamig na sa mesa, at ang Blue Moon Rose ay mahigpit kong hawak, isang paalala na sa likod ng bawat ganda ng aming pagmamahalan, may panganib na kailangang lampasan.

At sa pagsusugal na iyon, may isang katotohanang unti-unting bumubuo sa anino. Ang itim na rosas ay hindi pa tapos magsalita.

Pumeke siya ng ngiti at ipinunas sa suot niyang kamiseta ang hintuturo niyang nasugatan sa tinik ng rosas. “Blood on a white rose. It’s truly devastating, Lila.” “Huwag tayong mag-isip nang mga hindi magagandang bagay, Abionna.”

Anong alaalang kaya kong isuko? For a moment, his face flashed in my mind—his laughter, the warmth of his touch, the way his eyes softened when he looked at me. No. Not him. Not us. I took a deep breath and made my decision. “Then take what you must,” I whispered. The shadow lunged, and the world around me shattered into nothingness. “On the night thou dared the midnight’s wane, Its silver glow ne’er seen again. What once was thine is now undone,