Romance • Jul 28, 2025 • 10 min read

The Dawn of Pain

Mont Bourbon reluctantly agrees to join his cousins on a trip back to Sorsogon, planning to mix business with a bit of leisure. At first, the province doesn’t excite him—until he meets a mysterious, strikingly beautiful waitress who captures his attention without even trying. She's young, distant, and nameless, yet somehow unforgettable. Mont returns to the eatery every day, just to see her—but she remains elusive, her quiet presence lingering in his mind long after he's left the country. Years later, fate brings him back to Sorsogon—and to her—when she unexpectedly becomes the new housekeeper at his rest house. Caught off-guard seeing her bathe near the well, Mont’s emotions spiral—rage, desire, protectiveness—all tangled in one unforgettable moment. Despite her cold replies, he’s drawn in deeper, his ego bruised yet intrigued. The girl who once ignored him now works under his roof, and Mont is determined to unravel the mystery she holds. What started as an innocent vacation becomes a dangerous game of pursuit and passion. And in the quiet corners of Sorsogon, a prince sets his eyes on the untouchable girl by the well—ready to make her his princess.