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tahanan - a love lost and found

inspired by nica del rosario’s song

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Chapter 1: The Beginning

Andrea had always been different. A freshman at the University of the Philippines, she was the kind of girl who effortlessly commanded attention. It wasn’t just her beauty or her sharp intellect that set her apart, but the quiet confidence she carried from her past life in New York City. She was the daughter of a wealthy family, and despite her opulence, she had a passion for business and a hidden talent for music.

Jaehyun, on the other hand, was everything Andrea wasn’t. Known for his charm and playboy ways, he had no trouble catching the attention of anyone he wanted. But his world changed the moment he met Andrea. At first, he resisted the attraction, brushing off his friends' teasing. However, as fate would have it, they ended up not only in the same program but in the same classes. Over time, their academic rivalry turned into an unexpected friendship.

Andrea’s past in the entertainment industry was a well-kept secret on campus. Once a rising star, she had given it up to focus on her studies. But one evening, her passion for music led her to the university’s music room, where she met with her best friend, Luisa. As she played the piano and sang her song "Tahanan," a heartfelt piece she wrote years ago for a boy she once loved, Jaehyun happened to be passing by. The angelic voice caught his attention, but when he saw Luisa leaving the room, he mistakenly assumed she was the singer.

Jaehyun’s heart was instantly captivated by Luisa, unaware that the song belonged to Andrea, the girl who had loved him since childhood. When Jaehyun eventually confessed his feelings to Luisa, she pushed him away, knowing Andrea’s deep affection for him. "If you really love me, love my best friend instead," she told him. Jaehyun, taking her words to heart, courted Andrea, and they eventually became a couple, spending five blissful years together.

Chapter 2: Betrayal and Consequences

The years passed, and Andrea and Jaehyun’s relationship blossomed. They graduated with honors—Andrea as Summa Cum Laude and Jaehyun as Cum Laude—and embarked on successful careers, Jaehyun as the President and CEO of Jeong Design, and Andrea as the COO and Vice President of Son Corporation. Their love was strong, and soon after their engagement, they married in a beautiful ceremony.

But happiness is often fleeting. At their wedding, Jaehyun saw Luisa again, this time with a child. A secret conversation revealed the truth—Luisa's child was his. Despite the shock, Luisa insisted Jaehyun marry Andrea, not wanting to destroy their bond. And so, they did.

Andrea’s suspicion of Jaehyun grew when she became pregnant, and she followed him one day to a condo unit where she discovered the heartbreaking truth. Her husband, the man she loved, was sweetly caring for Luisa and the child. In that moment of despair, Andrea’s world crumbled. A sharp pain gripped her, and she collapsed, only to wake up in the hospital to the devastating news that she had lost her baby.

The tragedy marked the beginning of the end. Jaehyun and Andrea’s relationship deteriorated as Andrea sank into postpartum depression. The final blow came when Jaehyun announced that Luisa and her child would move into their home. Andrea’s objections led to a bitter argument, and Jaehyun’s threat to leave with Luisa broke her. Alone and suffering, Andrea’s health declined rapidly, forcing Jaehyun to return and care for her.

Despite everything, Andrea agreed to let Luisa stay, desperate to keep Jaehyun by her side. But the marriage became a hollow shell, with Jaehyun moving into another room and Andrea’s mental state deteriorating. For four years, they lived as strangers, Andrea still clinging to her love for Jaehyun while battling her depression.

Chapter 3: The Fall

Andrea’s insecurities grew as she changed herself, trying to recapture the Jaehyun’s love she once knew. But nothing could mend the wounds. Jaehyun, unaware of the depth of Andrea’s suffering, pushed for a divorce. After a particularly intense argument, Andrea’s anxiety spiraled out of control, leading to a terrifying breakdown. Her loyal nanny intervened, revealing to Jaehyun the extent of Andrea’s struggles.

With a heavy heart, Andrea signed the divorce papers and left the country to seek treatment. For two years, she focused on healing, both physically and emotionally, while Jaehyun moved on with his life, eventually becoming engaged to Luisa.

But fate had other plans. When Andrea returned, she found herself entangled in Jaehyun and Luisa’s lives once more. She had inherited an ancestral house and unknowingly hired Jaehyun as the engineer and Luisa as the architect. As the renovations progressed, old wounds reopened, and the truth about Luisa’s child came to light. A man interrupted their wedding, claiming to be the true father of Luisa’s child, a truth Andrea had uncovered through a secret DNA test.

Jaehyun’s world collapsed. Devastated by the betrayal, he called off the wedding and drowned his sorrows in alcohol. Meanwhile, Andrea released her song "Tahanan" to the public, revealing her identity as the mysterious singer-songwriter "Isabella." The world celebrated her music, but Jaehyun was haunted by the memories the song invoked.

Chapter 4: The Reconciliation

Jaehyun, overwhelmed by the realization of what he had lost, reached out to Andrea. They met at their old house, where he broke down, apologizing for everything he had done. Andrea, still nursing her wounds, forgave him but told him she needed more time to heal. Despite his plea to start over, she knew they needed space.

For a month, they spent time together as friends, rekindling the bond they once shared. But Andrea knew she needed to move on. As she prepared to leave for the US once again, Jaehyun was left to reflect on his mistakes and the love he had lost.

Epilogue: A New Beginning

Andrea stood at the airport, looking back one last time before boarding her flight. She had come full circle, stronger and more resilient than ever. Jaehyun, watching her leave, knew he would carry the weight of his actions forever. But he also knew that this was not the end—it was a chance for both of them to start anew, separately yet forever connected by the memories of the love they once shared.

As Andrea’s plane took off, she closed her eyes, her heart lighter than it had been in years. She was ready to embrace her future, knowing that the scars of the past had shaped her into the woman she had become—a woman who had found her ‘Tahanan’ in herself.

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[sechanjae]

new found music

here me out, but tahanan by nica del rosario is top tier. as in, the music itself and the lyrics reveal a lot. plus the connection of tahanan and tahan na is so surprising

[sechanjae]

nct's birthday party is a bop omg

so, this song has been stuck with me for a few days now. that 'tonight it gon be a drama' by yuta and jungwoo, to jaemin's 'wooooow'. im so inlove. a masterpiece indeed