Author's Note

Samantha Ysabel Ronquillo, a no-nonsense BS Accountancy student and student assistant scholar in UST, has spent years quietly admiring varsity volleyball star Elian Mateo Rivera from afar. But after chasing a one-sided connection for too long, she finally lets go.

Just as she stops, Elian starts to notice. Drawn to her quiet strength and the peace she brings, he begins chasing the girl who no longer looks his way. Now, with life pulling them in different directions, Elian must prove he's not too late to meet her halfway.

June 01, 2025