Sa Mga Kalsada ng Marikina

Step into the vibrant world of Marikina, where the scent of leather fills the air and every pair of shoes tells a story. Raia Soldevilla, a budding fashion designer with a fierce independent streak, navigates the complexities of her chosen path against her family's expectations. But when her artistic journey leads her to a local shoemaking legend and his enigmatic, handsome son, Raia finds herself drawn into a legacy far richer and more complicated than she ever imagined. Will her passion for fashion lead her to love, or will the secrets of Marikina's shoemaking families unravel her carefully crafted future?

Sa Mga Kalsada ng Marikina

Step into the vibrant world of Marikina, where the scent of leather fills the air and every pair of shoes tells a story. Raia Soldevilla, a budding fashion designer with a fierce independent streak, navigates the complexities of her chosen path against her family's expectations. But when her artistic journey leads her to a local shoemaking legend and his enigmatic, handsome son, Raia finds herself drawn into a legacy far richer and more complicated than she ever imagined. Will her passion for fashion lead her to love, or will the secrets of Marikina's shoemaking families unravel her carefully crafted future?

The scorching midday sun beat down on Raia Soldevilla as she stepped out of the Grab car, the heat instantly embracing her. She sighed, adjusting the long sleeves of her top. “Good afternoon, pretty lady!” Mang Tiburcio’s booming voice greeted her the moment she pushed open the door to his shoe shop.

Raia smiled, a genuine one that reached her eyes. He was clearly expecting her. "Good afternoon po!" she replied, feeling a familiar warmth spread through her.

"Oh, nasaan na ang mga design mo?" Mang Tiburcio asked, his eyes twinkling. Raia held up the rolled sketches, her heart buzzing with anticipation. She watched as his calloused hands, hands that had crafted countless pairs of shoes, carefully unrolled her designs. While he scrutinized them, she let her gaze wander around the shop, a place filled with the scent of leather, rows of gleaming shoes, and the quiet hum of creation.