A Second Chance

Hold onto your hats, because we’ve got a tale that’s juicier than a watermelon on a hot summer’s day! Our hero, Carlo, is on a mission that makes James Bond’s escapades look like child’s play. Picture this: he’s chasing after his ex-girlfriend’s attention like a dog chasing a frisbee - relentless and oh-so-determined.

But wait, here’s the twist that could give your spine a run for its money! Carlo, the mastermind of harebrained schemes, ropes in his tomboyish buddy Cassandra. Yep, you heard that right! He’s got Cassandra playing the role of his fake girlfriend, all for the sake of stirring up some good ol’ jealousy in his ex. Can you imagine the eyebrow raises and gasps in the audience?

Now, Cassandra isn’t one to be trifled with. She’s got her eyes on a different prize - Carlo’s younger sibling, the heartthrob of the next generation. And she’s not about to miss her chance by any stretch of the imagination. But here’s the kicker: she’s got Carlo wrapped around her finger with a non-negotiable rule. No cringe-inducing lovey-dovey scenes or embarrassing PDA, or Carlo’s in for a world of Cassandra-style retribution. And let me tell you, facing Cassandra’s wrath is like tangling with a whirlwind while holding an umbrella - you might not come out unscathed.

So, the plan’s set: Carlo and his ex get a reunion, Cassandra plays the role of his faux-flame, and sparks fly like fireworks on the Fourth of July. Once the curtain drops on their performance, Cassandra exits stage left. But then, somewhere along the way, the plot spirals faster than a rollercoaster on caffeine! Complications descend like seagulls on a beach picnic, and suddenly, Carlo’s well-orchestrated scheme takes a detour through the maze of chaos.

Why, you ask? Oh, that’s the million-dollar question, my friend! But don’t worry, we’re all strapped in for the ride, popcorn in hand, waiting to see how this carnival of romantic entanglements unravels. Who knew that fake love could turn into a real whirlwind of wild emotions, unexpected alliances, and more laughter than a stand-up comedy show? Strap on your giggles and let’s dive into the delightful drama!

Author’s Note:
The story was originally written in Filipino and has been translated in English, but it still retains certain manners and quirks of the Filipino culture that is both funny and lovable. Additionally, certain words that cannot be translated accurately have been kept in their original form to maintain the authentic ambiance of the story.

Author, blogger, spin writer, SEO, artist, designer, all rolled in one -- that's me! I have a thousand and one ideas that is bursting in my mind and I want to share it with everybody. Hoping ang praying that some my of dreams, ideas, fantasies and whatnots can make, in a good way, a big difference in one's life. I consider myself, a jack-of-all-trade, whilst trying to make a dent in our world to make it a better place to live in.​​​​​​​

Born in Sta. Cruz, Laguna, Philippines. I've worked for twenty odd years, in 2 leading publishing house in the Philippines (Vibal and Diwa), as a layout artist, illustrator and art director. Somewhere along the line, I established my own DTP shop, specializing in book layout and design. Not long after, I started writing and producing my own e-magazines. My first book, titled "Kritterlund" is all about the world of ants running in parallel to us, and, wheeww, it has been and still is a-work-in-progress for almost 20 years (and running). By then, by offshoot, I started making comic strips out of it (Ants World, Silent Witness, David's Adventure, etc.), and turning it into a humor-fantasy book.

​​​​​​​Finally, I discovered that I have this itch for writing. I started writing in social media sites until I said, what the heck -- if I'm this serious in writing, I might as well publish my own books. And thus, the author in me was born. Nope, I'm not a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious author, but just someone who just loves to write. My former boss once told me that I have a talent for writing, so here I am. Of course, and I admit, I have a waaaay lot to learn, when it comes to writing and everything. Ugh! Even my grammar is always faulty. But one thing I'm sure -- I write from the heart. Everything I write comes from the goodness of my heart. That's why, I'm a hopeless romantic ergo I like writing romance-comedy stories, especially with kilig-to-the-bones narratives. Although not everybody will admit it, everyone of us are romantic fools. That's why I love to write love stories that will make a profound impact in one's life.​​​​​​​

Uhm, every once in a while, I write non-fiction books, too. But don't hold your breath waiting for a new one.​​​​​​​

Happily, writing and producing my own books has become my safe haven.