Marcus (Mikha) who has an ex to her first ever girlfriend but their relationship ended up because of the girl's career outside the country. In other words, her first love choses her careen over him. Then suddenly, a girl showed up and helped him to heal at his lowest point. Alpha (Aiah) who is always there for him for years and who let his heart open again -- open that made him realized a lot of things. What will happen if his first love come back? Will he chose her again over Alpha? Does fate really for them?

Because of her, the friendship that was considered like sisters was broken. and a woman who is willing to be hurt and used for her. "alagaan mo siya for me ara, please." - Maisie Yuna Ziegler "used me." - Aithne Ivara Rivera "I already love her but it's too late." - Lorcan Ryhs Rossi

Aiah confronts a painful truth--her and Mikha's love, though deep and timeless, was fleeting. This realization leaves her caught in a cycle of longing, yearning for what they once were and the happiness they shared. As she wrestles with this heart-wrenching truth, Aiah learns that even the most profound connection can be tragically short-lived, leaving hearts bruised and dreams unfulfilled. Despite this, Aiah finds strength in her memories, choosing to love Mikha in a new light, cherishing the past while embracing a different kind of love for the future. Written in the context of loml by Taylor Swift :)

Mikha's trying to make it into photography. Aiah needs to pass her psychology class and Mikha happens to be great at that subject. Only problem.. they can't stand each other. BLOOMS! This is one of the best AUs I've read. Slow paced but such a masterpiece. Enjoy guys! Converted All credits to the original writer - makeme123 on AO3

Mikha returned home from the States sooner than planned due to the office gossip spreading at their hotel. Aiah, who works as a secretary for Mikha's father, was assigned to train Mikha on the company's operations.

"I'm inlove with my professor." I said with confidence as my friends looked at me with shocked expression. "Her age is almost like your mom! What do you mean you like our prof?!"

In the world of the Del Silva family, loyalty is law - and love is a crime. Aiah Del Silva, the enigmatic Student Council President of Ravenwood Academy, isn't just a leader. She's the heir to one of the city's most powerful syndicates - a woman with sharp eyes, a colder heart, and secrets buried deeper than blood. Then Mikha Reyes came, a quiet scholar with no idea of the danger hiding behind Ravenwood's perfect walls. Between secrets, promises, and crimson-stained power, they both learn that sometimes the most dangerous thing of all... is falling for the wrong person. At Ravenwood, every smile hides a motive. And every vow is written in blood.

"Kamukha mo yung ex-girlfriend ko." - Mikha

Ayoko sa kanya." "Eh 'di wag. Pero pakasalan mo pa rin." Reina Lim at Celene Sison - dalawang boss ng magkalabang kompanya. Parehong matapang. Parehong magaling. Parehong... ayaw sa isa't isa. Pero dahil sa isang kontrata na hindi nila pinili, mag-asawa na sila ngayon. Walang choice. Walang feelings. Basta may pirma, may merger. Pero paano kung sa gitna ng away, tahimik, at tensyon... may mas malalim palang "terms" na hindi nila kayang sabihin? > Love wasn't part of the deal. Pero paano kung dumating siya - uninvited, unexpected, unavoidable? Typewriter on. Feelings loaded. Coffee cold, but the fire? Burning. #TermsByInk #UnspokenTerms #SlowBurnCEO