For every reason to love, there are a thousand reasons they shouldn't - and one mistake could tear apart the family that was never supposed to break. Eight girls. Eight different pasts. One family bound by love-and tested by desire. Abandoned by their birth parents and rescued from uncertain futures, eight girls from vastly different backgrounds are adopted into the glamorous world of the Lazaros-a wealthy, powerful gay couple known for their influence and compassion. Raised as sisters in a life of comfort and privilege, they share everything... except their secrets. For Mikha, the third youngest, no bond is deeper than the one she shares with Aiah-the eldest sibling and her source of strength since the day she was found alone in a secluded place. But as Mikha grows, so does a quiet, terrifying truth: her feelings for Aiah are no longer sisterly. Knowing it's forbidden, Mikha tries to bury her emotions. But when signs suggest Aiah might feel the same, the lines between family and forbidden love begin to blur. How do you silence a love that was never supposed to exist? And what happens when the person you can't let go of is the one you were never allowed to want? As hidden desires clash with loyalty, and love threatens to unravel everything they've ever known, Mikha and Aiah must face a devastating truth: Sometimes the heart wants what it should never reach for-and they must decide whether love is worth breaking every rule.

But on a Wednesday in a café, I watched it begin again-

A MIKHAIAH AU:When aiah, loved him once, but mikha he only gave her pain. Now, aiah she's back, no longer the same girl, but the most powerful CEO in Cebu. and when fate brings them face-to-face again,mikha the girl who broke her heart... will be the one to fall.

When Mikha Lim, a rebellious bartender with a bad reputation, is hired to work at an exclusive high-end club, she doesn't expect to catch the attention of Aiah Arceta, a cold and powerful CEO known for her ruthless business tactics. Aiah is used to control-over her company, her image, and most of all, her emotions. But Mikha? She's temptation in its rawest form: a challenge, a risk, a storm she never saw coming. What starts as a dangerous game of teasing glances and stolen touches quickly spirals into something neither of them can resist. Aiah finds herself craving Mikha in ways she's never craved anyone, and Mikha? She's addicted to the way Aiah falls apart under her touch. But love isn't easy when secrets, power, and control are in play. And when Aiah's carefully built world starts to crumble, will she fight for Aiah-or will she run from the one thing she can't control? Mikha leans in, her breath hot against Aiah's ear. "Tell me you don't want this," she whispers, fingers trailing down the silk of Aiah's dress. Aiah grips the edge of the bar, knuckles white, her body betraying her as she shudders. "I don't-" But the lie dies on her lips as Mikha presses against her, lips barely grazing her neck. "Then stop me," Mikha challenges. But Aiah doesn't stop her. Instead, she lets herself drown in the fire Mikha ignites-because for once in her life, she's tired of being in control. But the deeper they fall, the harder it is to tell... Is this love? Or just a beautifully crafted destruction? In a world where power is everything, surrendering to temptation might just cost them both their lives. Disclaimer: This is a work of pure fiction. The characters in this story, including those who share real names, are purely fictionalized. Any events, relationships, or scenarios described in this story are completely imaginary and not representative of the real lives of any individuals. This story is created for entertainment purposes only.

Eight years ago, Ash Luna Navarro, a passionate Architecture student, fell deeply in love with Janna Ace Laverne, a free-spirited Fine Arts student whose world revolved around colors and dreams. Together, they built a life filled with laughter, late-night sketches, and whispered promises of forever. But even the strongest foundations can crack. Their love lost its spark, and before Ash could hold on, Janna left for England-without closure, without goodbye-leaving Ash to pick up the pieces of what once was. Now, years later, destiny brings them face-to-face again. Ash has become a licensed architect with a quiet life built on structure and restraint, while Janna returns to the Philippines as a famous actress, her name known by millions but her heart still haunted by one. When Gaia, Janna's manager and closest friend, unknowingly arranges a condo viewing owned by Ash, fate rewrites the blueprint of their story. In a world where time has changed everything but their eyes still recognize each other, can two hearts rebuild what once collapsed- or will love remain the one thing they can't design again?

Two lawyers. One courtroom. Zero chill. Mikha Lim is Manila's coldest, boldest, most terrifyingly hot attorney. She doesn't lose cases - or emotions. Mariah Queen Arceta? She's the flirtatious, mysterious rival who waltzes into court late, wins with a wink, and ruins Mikha's day like it's her full-time job. They're both brilliant. They're both competitive. They're definitely not in love. (Except for the part where Mikha's heart rate spikes every time Aiah speaks. And Aiah keeps filing motions just to make Mikha snap.) Between chaotic courtroom battles, meddling besties, and an ever-growing pile of unresolved sexual tension, these two sworn enemies might just end up... legally tangled. Enemies-to-lovers, lesbian lawyers, spicy tension, and courtroom drama? Sue me, baby.

"i love you detective lim" She said while holding my cheeks "even you can't remember yourself, me, us." she said and kissed my lips "I'm sorry" i said while wiping her tears "not your fault, babe" she said still crying then i woke up, i thought it's real

Her touch is the secret he craves. His voice is the whisper she needs. They have everything except each other. Disclaimer: This story is a work of fiction. Names, characters, events, and places are purely imaginary or used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual people, living or dead, or real events is entirely coincidental. This book contains mature themes-read responsibly.

By day, Aiah Arceta is a fourth-year psychology student-quiet, hardworking, and burdened by the weight of her sick mother and younger brother who depend on her. By night, she becomes someone else entirely: a dancer in a secretive girls-only club where fantasies blur with reality. The club isn't just a stage-it's Mikha Lim's kingdom. She owns it, runs it, and rules it with a velvet fist. Every girl is her girl, every night her empire. But when Aiah steps into her spotlight, Mikha sees more than just another dancer. She sees temptation. She sees danger. She sees someone worth breaking her own rules for. In the neon-lit haze of smoke, music, and skin, desire is a currency, secrets are the price, and love? Love is the most dangerous gamble of all. A story of forbidden hunger, possession, and the kind of love that tastes like sin-this is not just about dancing. It's about who you become when the world finally looks at you in the dark.

Mikha Lim is a rising star in the world of directing-cool, composed, and unshakably strict. She's known for her no-nonsense approach and her refusal to mix personal feelings with professional work. But everything starts to shift when Aiah Arceta, the country's most unpredictable yet magnetic actress, joins her set. Aiah, loud and unapologetically vibrant, is the kind of chaos Mikha swore to avoid. But behind her playful smirks and off-script banter, there's something deeper that disarms even Mikha's hardened focus. As the cameras roll and tension builds, both start to question: Is this just chemistry for the screen-or something real neither of them expected? A slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers tension set in the high-stakes world of showbiz-where the line between acting and feeling starts to blur.