The First Sip Daluyong Café, Lunas del sur

Isabela Reyes café-hops to escape the silence of grief-and finds herself drawn to a mysterious man who keeps appearing in every café and church she visits.

His name is Elian.

He knows things he shouldn't.

As their encounters deepen, Isabela uncovers a haunting truth: time isn't linear, memory isn't faithful, and some loves return whether you're ready or not.

A story of coffee, churches, loops, and the echoes of a love that refuses to be forgotten.