@maeniaraa: When people ask for directions in San Isidro, nobody says, "Turn left after the chapel." They say "Ask Winter." Because somehow Winter knows everything. Need someone to harvest rice because your husband caught a fever? Call Winter. Need a tricycle pushed uphill? Winter's already there before you ask. Need a chicken caught after it escaped your backyard? "Ay, si Winter na bahala." Lost your slipper in the river? "Nakita na ni Winter." The mayor once joked that if Winter ever ran for office, everyone would resign because there'd be nothing left to do. At twenty-four, Winter Mendoza is practically the unofficial mascot of the town. Ever since both of her parents passed away when she was thirteen, the entire town quietly decided something without ever saying it out loud. If Winter lost her family... Then San Isidro would become hers. Every kids wave at her. Every lola had a plate waiting for her. Every lolo secretly slipped her pocket money despite her refusing every single time. Even the carabaos somehow follow her. She had thirty-eight grandmothers. Forty-three grandfathers. Twenty-seven aunties who claimed she was too skinny. And enough uncles to embarrass her every day. She's the province's favorite child. Meanwhile Karina Ledezma to everyone in Manila—is the complete opposite. Designer clothes. Perfect manicure. Coffee that costs more than an entire day's grocery in the province. She has never • washed clothes by hand. • climbed a coconut tree. • seen a rice field up close. • walked somewhere if there was a car available. Her biggest struggle in life is when the café runs out of oat milk. One random Monday Her grandmother suddenly called. "Come stay with me here, hija." "For how long lola?" "As long as your heart needs." Karina sighed dramatically. "Lola... your town doesn't even have Starbucks." "But it has me." Well. How do you argue with that? The moment Karina steps out of the bus... Everyone turns to look. Not because she's famous. But because she's wearing... White pants. White sneakers. A white cardigan. In a muddy province. The locals collectively inhale. One auntie whispers "Ang ganda naman nya para maging probinsyana." "Karina?" Karina turns around. Standing beside an old pickup truck is someone wearing faded overalls, slippers, and a bucket hat. Hair tied into a messy ponytail. Smiling like sunshine. "Hi!" "I'm Winter." "Your grandma sent me." Karina blinks. "You're picking me up?" "Mhm." "Where's the car?" Winter points proudly. "This is the car." Karina stares at the old pickup. "Is it supposed to make that sound?" The engine coughs violently. Winter pats the dashboard. "She's just excited." The first thing Karina notices... Everyone knows Winter. Literally everyone. "Morning, Winter!" "Winter! Kain tayo!" "Winter! Yung pato mo nakatakas na naman!" "Winter! Thank you sa pag ayos ng bubong namin!" "Winter! Pakisabi sa lola mo bukas pupunta ako!" Then an old lady suddenly opens the truck door while it's stopped. "Winter, apo." "Po?" "Tanghalian mo." "Ay, La, nakakahiya." "Tapos ito" She pinches Winter's cheek. "Kasi ang cute mo." Then leaves. Karina stares. "Did you just get adopted on spot?" Winter sighs. "It happens." Karina quietly asks "Are you secretly the mayor?" Winter laughs. "No." "The mayor asks me for help." When they arrived at Karina's grandmother's house Winter had barely opened the gate when... BWAAAAAK! Something white launched itself straight at Karina's face. "WAAAAAH!" She dropped her luggage. Started running in circles. "WINTER!" "IT'S FLYING!" "WHY DOES IT FLY?!" The chicken chased her with surprising determination. Winter doubled over laughing. "Chicky!" "Stop bullying Ms. Pretty!" Instead The chicken flapped even harder. Karina hid behind Winter, gripping her shoulders. "MAKE IT GO AWAY!" "I'M TRYING!" "IT HAS BAD INTENTIONS!" (Continuation, see comsec) this was inspired by the thai gl series #hometownromance kakamiss ang 918 parents ko!! #fyp #jiminjeong #winrina #au

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