MikAiah AU wherein August (aiah) is torn between the adventurous life that she had once longed for and the steady and calm life she wished she had. Caught between excitement and stability, August must decide whether love should be exhilarating or steady, or if choosing one means losing herself to the other.

A'ishah stood out in the vibrant city of Manila, not just because she was new, but because her calm demeanor suggests that her poise and serenity are so exceptional that they seem almost too perfect for this world, giving her an almost magical, out of this world beauty. Fresh from London, she moved to the Philippines to take care of her mother, a woman broken by her own husband and now clinging to A'ishah for emotional support. Despite her mother's demands and the weight of these expectations, A'ishah remained a picture of grace and composure. But underneath her serene exterior, A'ishah was struggling. She felt trapped in a cycle of trying to be perfect for her mother, while longing for the freedom to live her own life. It was a tough balancing act, made harder by her mother's relentless need for control. Despite feeling drained, A'ishah held on, buoyed by the love of her supportive best friend who always got her back, Nicole. Nicole is A'ishah's childhood best friend, who was more like a sister and a role model for her. Nicole introduced A'ishah to her circle of friends, and that's when things began to change. These new friends brought warmth and laughter into A'ishah's life, especially Maxine, who was her complete opposite: lovely, chatty, and full of care. Maxine was like a burst of sunshine in A'ishah's previously gloomy world. With each day, A'ishah found herself looking forward to spending time with her new friends. They were helping her rediscover joy and giving her a glimpse of a happier, more fulfilling life. For the first time in a while, she felt like she was on the path to not just surviving but truly living. But everything has an end. An end for all the pain she's going through. But also an end for everything she started to love too. But how can she be selfish? Should she choose the chance to fix their family and leave the life she grew to love with Maxine, or... Just stay. Stay and... work things out.

Sometimes, love finds you in the most unexpected place and suddenly, you're home.

Skye accidentally found her old phone. When she tried to open it, it miraculously worked. She opened her old messages and stumbled upon an old conversation with someone she dated as a kid. On a whim, she looked up the girl she used to date and found an old baby photo. She showed the photo to her friends, asking if they knew who it was. To her surprise, she discovered that the girl she dated when she was just a kid was now a famous model, CEO, and artist: Zephyr Atlas Diaz.

They're both always on the move - yet somehow, the world keeps bringing them back to each other. Aiah drifts from layover to layover - a flight attendant navigating airports, time zones, and fleeting connections. Mikha moves fast - living by precision, adrenaline, and the relentless rhythm of her own life, rarely seen for who she truly is. But in stolen moments, laughter, and unexpected conversations, they find something worth slowing down for: each other. Because maybe not all roads lead home - some lead to the right person.

🔞 i would kill everyone just to keep you by my side. you can't escape me. i'll burn the world for you. no one can have you, only me. you are mine, you belong to me.

they say during your teenage years, you're bound to mess up big time, like, totally mess up, and it's gonna change your whole deal or teach you a major lesson, shaping us in ways we never imagined. and for mikaela (mikha) and aliah (aiah), their youthful love story became their defining moment. two souls found themselves digging each other's quirks, and before they knew it, bam! love happened, and not just any love, but like, the serious kind. you know, like, they ended up with a tiny human, for real. but life ain't no fairytale or rom-com. love comes with its own bag of hurt. love means sacrifice, and for mikaela, sacrificing everything to ensure aliah's happiness became her unwavering commitment. even if it meant leaving the country and keeping their little one away from one of their parents for what seemed like an eternity. but hey, life throws curveballs, you know? if all that drama went down in the past, who knows what twists and turns are lurking around the corner? like, seriously, what's next in this rollercoaster of life?

Genre: Romance | Drama | Enemies to Lovers | Billionaire x Waiter | Found Family Main Couple: Aiah Arceta × Mikha Side Couples: • Colet × Maloi • Jhoana × Stacey • Gwen × Sheena

One's fresh out of a breakup. The other swore off relationships. They live next door. What could possibly go wrong? Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, events, and conversations are purely the product of the author's imagination. Any resemblance to real people-living or dead-and actual events is purely coincidental. This story contains mature themes, sexual content, strong language, and emotionally intense situations. Reader discretion is strongly advised.

After seven dazzling years under the Los Angeles spotlight, world-renowned Filipina - American Victoria's Secret model Kelsey Alexandra "Alex" Merritt returns to the Philippines for a quiet vacation in her childhood family home nestled in the serene highlands of Antipolo. But peace proves elusive when she crosses paths with her next-door neighbor-Atty. Rafaela "Rafa" Lee, a fiercely principled, no-nonsense lawyer known for her sharp mind and sharper tongue.