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Follow Kali and Maraiah's journey through time

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I. 2001–2014
2001
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Kali
Twenty-Four Years Earlier
Apr 3, 2001 · age 23
Mikha travels back to 2001, meets Theo and Maraiah, and introduces herself as Kali.
Maraiah
A Stranger Named Kali
Apr 3, 2001 · age 19
At nineteen, Maraiah is engaged to Theo when a stranger named Kali enters their lives.
Twenty-Four Years Earlier
Mikha finds the museum still under construction and discovers she's in 2001.
A young man named Theo finds Mikha at the museum and offers her a place to stay. At his house, she meets his nineteen-year-old fiancée, Maraiah.
Read it on AO3: chapter 1 ↗
From Mahakali's gallery
- Back in Time
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Kali
May 2001 · age 23
Grows closer to young Maraiah while Theo is away for work.
Maraiah
May 2001 · age 19
Maraiah gradually warms to Kali as they spend more time together.
From Mahakali's gallery
In the fragments
- a diary entry from the past
- breakfast note
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Kali
May 27, 2001 · age 23
Photographs her all through the procession.
Maraiah
May 27, 2001 · age 19
Walks the Santacruzan as Reyna Elena.
From Mahakali's gallery
Kali
No More Secrets
Jun 1, 2001 · age 23
Can no longer hide that she's from the future.
Maraiah
Piecing It Together
Jun 1, 2001 · age 19
Discovers Kali is from the future after finding her torn note.
Kali
Jun 2001 · age 23
Holds her as she sleeps, and knows she's in love.
Maraiah
Jun 2001 · age 19
Breaks down and falls asleep beside Kali.
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Kali
A Birthday Surprise
Jun 12, 2001 · age 23
Gives Maraiah a watch she'll wear for decades.
Maraiah
Kali's Gift
Jun 12, 2001 · age 20
Receives a rose-gold watch from Kali on her birthday.
A Birthday Surprise
Kali surprises Maraiah for her birthday on June 12 and gives her a rose-gold watch. Later, they hold hands beneath the table, and Maraiah admits her feelings for Kali.
Read it on AO3: chapter 18 ↗
From Mahakali's gallery
- Her Birthday
Kali
The Hourglass Returns
Aug 5, 2001 · age 23
Finds the old man at the gate
Maraiah
The Morning Kali Disappeared
Aug 5, 2001 · age 20
Stays upstairs as the hourglass returns.
Maraiah
Sep 2001 · age 20
Ends her engagement and grieves Kali.
2002
Maraiah
Apr 2002 · age 20
Graduates summa cum laude.
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Kali
Aug 2002
Maraiah
Aug 2002 · age 21
Loses her mother.
In the fragments
- things i remember
Kali
Dec 4, 2002
Mikha is born.
2003
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Kali
Feb 2003
Growing up
Maraiah
The House
Feb 2003 · age 21
Theo gives her the house from 2001.
The House
In 2003, Theo forgives Maraiah and gives her the house. Wanting to remain close to her memories of Kali, Maraiah moves back into the home where they spent their months together.
Read it on AO3: chapter 26 ↗
In the fragments
- the house
2005
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Kali
Nov 2005 · age 2
Living her childhood.
Maraiah
Nov 2005 · age 24
Attends Theo's wedding in Switzerland.
In the fragments
- letters from switzerland
- postcard from switzerland
2007
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Kali
Sep 2007 · age 4
Living her childhood.
Maraiah
Sep 2007 · age 26
Still dreams of Kali, six years on.
From Mahakali's gallery
- Little Mikha
In the fragments
- another dream
2013
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Kali
May 2013 · age 10
Living her childhood.
Maraiah
May 2013 · age 31
Visits Switzerland.
In the fragments
- switzerland
II. 2015–2019
2015
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Kali
Ms. Barcellon
Jun 1, 2015 · age 12
Starts high school and meets her English teacher.
Maraiah
A Familiar Name
Jun 1, 2015 · age 33
Sees Kali's full name on her Grade 7 list.
Ms. Barcellon
In 2015, Maraiah meets twelve-year-old Mikha during a Grade 7 roll call, fourteen years after their time together in 2001. Mikha knows her only as her new teacher, while Maraiah remains strict and keeps her distance.
Read it on AO3: chapters 27–28 ↗
From Mahakali's gallery
- First Years
- Our English Teacher
In the fragments
- the name
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Kali
Oct 5, 2015 · age 12
Leaves a teddy bear and a card for her.
Maraiah
Oct 5, 2015 · age 34
Gets a Teachers' Day gift through Stacey.
From Mahakali's gallery
- Teachers' Day
In the fragments
- teachers' day
2016
Kali
Feb 15, 2016 · age 13
Feels hurt as Maraiah rejects her gift.
Maraiah
Feb 15, 2016 · age 34
Turns down Mikha's Valentine's gift on purpose.
Kali
Apr 3, 2016 · age 13
Brings food to Maraiah's house with Colet.
Maraiah
Apr 3, 2016 · age 34
Hides upstairs when young Mikha visits.
2017
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Kali
Saved
Sep 16, 2017 · age 14
Is rescued by Maraiah during the cafeteria fire.
Maraiah
The Fire
Sep 16, 2017 · age 36
Rushes into the burning cafeteria to save Mikha.
The Fire
When a fire breaks out in the school cafeteria, Maraiah rushes inside to rescue Mikha.
Later, in 2001, Kali tells the younger Maraiah about the teacher who saved her, unaware that it was Maraiah herself.
Read it on AO3: chapter 29 ↗
In the fragments
- she is alive
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Kali
Oct 5, 2017 · age 14
Leaves gifts for the woman who saved her.
Maraiah
Oct 5, 2017 · age 36
Finds Mikha's thank-you letter and bracelet.
From Mahakali's gallery
- Thank You Letter
In the fragments
- dear ms. barcellon
Kali
Nov 18, 2017 · age 14
Goes to the wake with Colet's family.
Maraiah
Nov 18, 2017 · age 36
Mourns her father at his wake.
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Kali
Dec 24, 2017 · age 15
Spends Christmas Eve with Colet's family, and Maraiah.
Maraiah
Dec 24, 2017 · age 36
At the Christmas gathering at Tito Jason's.
From Mahakali's gallery
- Christmas Eve
2018
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Kali
Apr 2018 · age 15
Carries on in high school without her.
Maraiah
Apr 2018 · age 36
Moves to the college department.
From Mahakali's gallery
- Final Year
In the fragments
- last gift for her
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Kali
Aug–Sep 2018 · age 15
Watches her teacher become a famous author.
Maraiah
Aug–Sep 2018 · age 37
Publishes the first Loop Series book.
In the fragments
- for the girl who left
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Kali
Oct 26, 2018 · age 15
Hears Maraiah's unexpected comment about her dress.
Maraiah
Oct 26, 2018 · age 37
Sees Mikha in navy and remembers Kali in maroon.
From Mahakali's gallery
- School Ball
2019
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Kali
Feb–Apr 2019 · age 16
Starts dating Denise.
Maraiah
Feb–Apr 2019 · age 37
Keeps writing and teaching.
From Mahakali's gallery
- Denise
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Kali
Jul 20, 2019 · age 16
Gets two books signed for Denise's birthday.
Maraiah
Jul 20, 2019 · age 38
Signs two books for Denise, then breaks down in tears.
In the fragments
- two books
III. 2020–2024
2020
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Kali
2020–2021 · age c. 17
Still in a relationship with Denise
Maraiah
2020–2021 · age c. 38
Continues writing throughout the pandemic.
From Mahakali's gallery
- The Pandemic
In the fragments
- final_final_v3
2022
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Kali
Nov 2022 · age 19
Back to classes in person.
Maraiah
Nov 2022 · age 41
Carries on teaching at the university.
From Mahakali's gallery
- Behind The Lens
2023
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Kali
Behind the camera
Dec 4, 2023 · age 21
Photographs Maraiah, unaware her wish is for Kali's return.
Maraiah
The Christmas Wish
Dec 4, 2023 · age 42
Wishes for Kali to return.
The Christmas Wish
On December 4, 2023, Mikha photographs Maraiah during an interview on her birthday. When asked what she wants for Christmas, Maraiah wishes for her partner to return.
Mikha doesn't realise Maraiah is referring to her.
Read it on AO3: chapters 11, 30 ↗
From Mahakali's gallery
- The Interview
2024
Kali
Jan 2024 · age 21
Nearly done with college.
Maraiah
Jan 2024 · age 42
Earns her doctorate, alone at the ceremony.
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Kali
Class of 2024
Mar 24, 2024 · age 21
Graduates from college with Colet.
Maraiah
The Family Celebration
Mar 24, 2024 · age 42
At Colet and Mikha's family celebration.
From Mahakali's gallery
- Graduation Day
- The Celebration
Kali
Mar 24, 2024 · age 21
Later learns the pandesal came from her.
Maraiah
Mar 24, 2024 · age 42
Quietly buys Mikha pandesal.
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Kali
Apr 3, 2024 · age 21
Proposes to Denise over dinner.
Maraiah
Apr 3, 2024 · age 42
Hears that Mikha is engaged.
From Mahakali's gallery
- The Engagement
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Kali
Apr 9, 2024 · age 21
Starts working at the museum with Colet.
Maraiah
Apr 9, 2024 · age 42
Keeps teaching and publishing.
From Mahakali's gallery
- At Work
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Kali
An Unexpected Congratulations
Dec 7, 2024 · age 22
Is surprised when Maraiah congratulates her.
Maraiah
The Photographer She Requested
Dec 7, 2024 · age 43
Requests Mikha as her event photographer.
From Mahakali's gallery
- Book Signing Event
In the fragments
- about the dedication
IV. 2025
2025
Kali
Mar 2025 · age 22
Prepares for her April 5 wedding.
Maraiah
Mar 2025 · age 43
Is invited to Mikha's wedding.
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Kali
The Hourglass
Apr 3, 2025 · age 23
Touches the hourglass and travels back to 2001.
Maraiah
Twenty-Four Years Later
Apr 3, 2025 · age 43
Nears the end of her twenty-four-year wait.
The Hourglass
Days before her wedding to Denise, Mikha comes across an old hourglass while working at the museum. She turns it over and suddenly finds herself in the same museum, twenty-four years in the past.
Read it on AO3: chapter 1 ↗
From Mahakali's gallery
- The Hourglass
Kali
Apr 5, 2025 · age 23
Remains missing on the day she was supposed to marry Denise.
Maraiah
Apr 5, 2025 · age 43
Publishes The Paradox Resolution, the final book in her Loop series.
Kali
Apr–Jun 2025 · age 23
Lives four months with young Maraiah in 2001.
Maraiah
Apr–Jun 2025 · age 43
Aware of Kali's disappearance and prepares to leave.
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Kali
Jul 3, 2025 · age 23
Comes back to 2025 after four months.
Maraiah
Jul 3, 2025 · age 44
Has already left before Kali returns.
In the fragments
- an inconvenient sunday
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Kali
The Bridge in Zermatt
2025 · age 23
Finds Maraiah in Zermatt after weeks of searching.
Maraiah
After Twenty-Four Years
2025 · age 44
Reunites with Kali in Switzerland.
The Bridge in Zermatt
After searching for Maraiah in Switzerland, Mikha finally finds her on a bridge in Zermatt at night. It is their first meeting since Kali disappeared from 2001. While only months have passed for Mikha, Maraiah is now twenty-four years older, having spent those years waiting for her.
Despite the years that have passed and everything that has changed, they finally have each other again.
Read it on AO3: chapter 34 ↗
From Mahakali's gallery
In the fragments
- twenty-four years
- new contact
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Kali
Aug–Nov 2025 (approx.) · age 23
Spends another four months with Maraiah, this time in her own timeline.
Maraiah
Aug–Nov 2025 (approx.) · age 44
Finally gets to be with Kali again, in Zug and Manila.
From Mahakali's gallery
In the fragments
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Kali
Oct–Nov 2025 (approx.) · age 23
Brings Maraiah home, but her parents reject their relationship.
Maraiah
Oct–Nov 2025 (approx.) · age 44
Faces rejection from Kali's parents and begins to pull away.
In the fragments
- don't stress
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Kali
Losing Her Again
Late 2025 · age c. 23
Loses Maraiah again after their brief reunion.
Maraiah
Walking Away
Late 2025 · age c. 44
Leaves Kali, believing it's best for her future.
Losing Her Again
Back in Manila, Mikha and Denise separate, but Mikha's parents refuse to accept her relationship with Maraiah.
After tending to Mikha's wounds, Maraiah decides to leave her, believing that Mikha would have a better future without her.
Read it on AO3: chapters 39–40 ↗
In the fragments
- the decision
V. 2025–2036
Kali
Dec 11, 2025 · age 23
Receives Maraiah's belongings, including the watch she gave her.
Maraiah
Dec 11, 2025 · age 44
Leaves the house to Ej, along with the watch and other belongings.
Kali
After Dec 2025 · age 23
Stays in the Philippines.
Maraiah
After Dec 2025 · age 44
Travels alone: Dominica first, then many more.
2025
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Kali
2025–2028 (approx.) · age c. 23
Spends years healing with the support of her friends.
Maraiah
2025–2028 (approx.) · age c. 44
Remains abroad, her whereabouts unknown.
In the fragments
- leave me alone
2027
Kali
Oct 31, 2027 · age 24
Visits Mang Tirso and Manang Belen's graves.
Maraiah
Oct 31, 2027 · age 46
still abroad.
2028
Kali
Jul 23, 2028 · age 25
Learns from Theo that Maraiah sold her Swiss house.
Maraiah
Jul 23, 2028 · age 47
still abroad.
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Kali
Around 2028 · age c. 25
Moves to Makati and expands her photography studio, Xavier Shots.
Maraiah
Around 2028 · age c. 47
still abroad.
From Mahakali's gallery
In the fragments
- the photography exhibition
2029
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Kali
Jun 3, 2029 · age 26
Reunites with Stacey and meets Eliza.
Maraiah
Jun 3, 2029 · age 47
still abroad.
From Mahakali's gallery
- Tita Mikha
2030
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Kali
A Night in Room 401
Jun 11, 2030 · age 27
Finds Maraiah's portrait at SCI.
Maraiah
The Portrait at SCI
Jun 11, 2030 · age 48
Away, unaware Kali has found her portrait.
The Portrait at SCI
More than four years after Maraiah leaves, Mikha discovers her oil portrait displayed among SCI’s former university presidents. She spends the night beside it and wishes Maraiah a happy birthday the following morning.
Read it on AO3: chapter 41 ↗
From Mahakali's gallery
- Her Portrait
2031
Kali
2031–2035 (recurring) · age c. 28
Visits the portrait every June.
Maraiah
2031–2035 (recurring) · age c. 50
still abroad.
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Kali
Early 2030s (approx.) · age c. 28
Builds her studio, learns to cook, keeps cats.
Maraiah
Early 2030s (approx.) · age c. 50
still abroad.
From Mahakali's gallery
In the fragments
- after the shoot
2032
Kali
Around 2032 · age c. 29
Visits Seoul and gets a colour analysis that later inspires her red hair.
Maraiah
Around 2032 · age c. 50
Remains abroad, her whereabouts unknown.
2035
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Kali
Jun 2035 · age 32
Runs Xavier Shots and continues her yearly visits to Maraiah's portrait.
Maraiah
Jun 2035 · age 53
Works with Harry Walsh on her memoir in England.
In the fragments
- what she wanted remembered
2036
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Kali
By Jun 2036 · age 33
Builds a life of her own, with nine cats and cherry-red hair.
Maraiah
By Jun 2036 · age 55
Remains away, with no contact with Kali.
From Mahakali's gallery
Kali
Jul 2036 · age 33
Unaware her mother has met Maraiah in Incheon.
Maraiah
Jul 2036 · age 55
Meets Mikha's mother in Incheon and decides to return home.
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Kali
In Front of the Portrait
Sep 2036 · age 33
Reunites with Maraiah when she arrives at SCI.
Maraiah
Finding Kali Again
Sep 2036 · age 55
Follows Stacey's advice and finds Kali standing in front of her portrait.
Finding Kali Again
By 2036, Mikha is thirty-three, with cherry-red hair and a successful photography studio. She continues visiting Maraiah’s portrait at SCI every year.
During what she intends to be her final visit, Maraiah unexpectedly arrives, and they are reunited after ten years apart.
Read it on AO3: chapter 43 ↗
From Mahakali's gallery
- Reunited
In the fragments
- the first night back
- updated contacts
VI. After 2036
2036
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Kali
The Life They Built
After 2036 · age c. 34
Builds a life with Maraiah and their daughter, Emma.
Maraiah
A Family of Their Own
After 2036 · age c. 55
Marries Kali, and together they raise Emma.
The Life They Built
Kali proposes to Maraiah on a beach in Costa Rica. They marry and build a life together, raising Emma from childhood through her teenage years.
Their story continues through the everyday moments, family milestones, and eventual goodbyes that mark their years together.
Read it on AO3: chapters 42–43 ↗
From Mahakali's gallery
In the fragments
2054
Kali
Life After Maraiah
c. 2054 · age c. 51
Grieves the loss of Maraiah while continuing to raise and care for Emma.
Maraiah
A Quiet Goodbye
c. 2054 · age 75
Passes away peacefully in her sleep, leaving behind Kali and Emma.
2055
Kali
Beside Maraiah
c. 2055 · age c. 52
Passes away a year after Maraiah and is buried beside her.
Maraiah
c. 2055
Kali joins Maraiah in the family mausoleum.
Later
Kali
Full Circle
Later
Their love lives on.
Maraiah
One More Lifetime
Later
Maraiah asks for the chance to return to Kali and live through every moment of their life together again.

I. 2001–2014

2001

Twenty-Four Years Earlier

A Stranger Named Kali

Twenty-Four Years Earlier

No More Secrets

Piecing It Together

Piecing It Together

A Birthday Surprise

Kali's Gift

A Birthday Surprise

The Hourglass Returns

The Morning Kali Disappeared

The Empty Bed

2002

2003

The House

The House

2005

2007

2013

II. 2015–2019

2015

Ms. Barcellon

A Familiar Name

Ms. Barcellon

2016

2017

Saved

The Fire

The Fire

2018

2019

III. 2020–2024

2020

2022

2023

Behind the camera

The Christmas Wish

The Christmas Wish

2024

Class of 2024

The Family Celebration

An Unexpected Congratulations

The Photographer She Requested

IV. 2025

2025

The Hourglass

Twenty-Four Years Later

The Hourglass

The Bridge in Zermatt

After Twenty-Four Years

The Bridge in Zermatt

Losing Her Again

Walking Away

Losing Her Again

V. 2025–2036

2025

2027

2028

2029

2030

A Night in Room 401

The Portrait at SCI

The Portrait at SCI

2031

2032

2035

2036

In Front of the Portrait

Finding Kali Again

Finding Kali Again

VI. After 2036

2036

The Life They Built

A Family of Their Own

The Life They Built

2054

Life After Maraiah

A Quiet Goodbye