The Betrothed Book Novels & Stories

Hindi na ako makapaghintay na magsimula ng bagong kabanata—isang kabanata na puno ng pagmamahal, pagtitiwala, at isang buhay na hindi na kayang isantabi pa. Ang mga sandaling iyon ay hindi ko na kayang pakawalan. Ang bawat halik, bawat paghinga, at ang bawat sulyap ni Marco ay nagsisilbing paalala na ang pagmamahal namin ay hindi lang isang lihim, kung 'di isang tapat na pangako—isang pangako na hindi maluluma, hindi matitinag, at hindi mababago.

Si Selene, si Rhys, at ito, parang hindi totoo. “Bago ko simulan ang kasal, may tututol ba sa kasalang Arabella Selene at Giovanni Leonid?” He asked; lahat sila sinabing wala, kaya nakahinga ako nang maluwag. Akala ko kasi ay may problema na naman. “Let’s begin,” he announced, and said something I didn’t understand because I was too concentrated on my wife. She slowly took my hand, and put the ring. “Take this ring as the sign of my love and loyalty to you.” Ganoon din ang ginawa ko noong ako naman ang nagsalita.

May mga ngiting puno ng paghanga, may mga matang mausisa, at may ilan ding alam ang tunay na dahilan ng kasalang ito. Sa dulo ng altar ay nakatayo si Lucas Monteverde. Matangkad, maayos ang tindig, at walang bakas ng pag-aalinlangan sa mukha. Para siyang larawang hinulma para sa pahayagan ang perpektong tagapagmana ng pamilyang Monteverde. Ngunit sa kabila ng pagiging gwapo at elegante nito, ramdam ni Margaux ang malamig na distansyang bumabalot sa kanya.

"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.