For Martina Ho, the loud cheer of the crowd is her home court-literally. As a celebrated setter for the Philippines Women's National Volleyball Team, she's used to the spotlight, the pressure, and the attention. But when she agrees to a month-long outreach program in the Visayas, she meets someone who doesn't fall so easily for her charm. Mayor Atasha Tesoro of Argao is everything Martina isn't-disciplined, reserved, and deeply rooted in her responsibilities. The young mayor has no time for distractions, least of all from an athlete she assumes is only in town for a publicity stunt. But Martina surprises her. Underneath the media sparkle is a woman who speaks from the heart and connects effortlessly with the locals. Against her better judgment, Atasha starts to feel something. Martina doesn't do serious. Atasha doesn't do love-at least, not when her town needs her. But when worlds collide, and hearts begin to speak louder than duties, the lines between game and governance start to blur.
Can they rewrite the rules for a chance at something real?

A MikhAiah AU where Mikha Lucero is a successful self-made editor-in-chief-brilliant at her job, but notorious for being mean, arrogant, and impossible to work with. Meanwhile, Aiah Arienza is her hardworking secretary who dreams of one day becoming an editor at one of New York's most prestigious publishing houses. When Mikha's visa renewal is denied, the ruthless boss hatches a desperate plan: blackmail her secretary into a fake marriage to keep her career intact. Aiah reluctantly agrees-but with a few conditions of her own. What could possibly go wrong when your boss becomes your fake fiancée? Based on The Proposal (2009). ------- This has always been my all-time favorite romcom movie! Just like in the WenRene version I made before, I felt that Mikha and Aiah fit perfectly into the lead roles of this story, so I decided to create a MikhAiah adaptation of it. I've made some adjustments to the setting, added new scenarios, and changed certain parts of the story from the previous version to fit the additional characters. I also infused my own ideas while keeping the core plot and a few iconic lines from the movie intact. Full credit goes to the creators of this blockbuster masterpiece for those borrowed lines. Some lines remain unchanged because they're simply too iconic to alter and essential to the story's charm. While this is an AU/Fanfiction, please keep in mind that certain elements-like laws, processes, or technicalities-may not always reflect real-life accuracy. I originally made this for my own entertainment, but I also wanted to share it for anyone craving a little MikhAiah treat-so please don't expect too much. Your comments and thoughts mean a lot to me. Happy reading! 💕

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.

Mikhaela Janna Lim, daughter of a renowned business tycoon, craves a normal life away from the spotlight. She even persuades her famous friends to pretend they don't know her, all for the sake of solitude. But when her path crosses with Maraiah Queen Arceta-a social butterfly, soft talker, and academic achiever adored by many-everything changes. Will Mikhaela cling to her quiet sanctuary as an anonymous introvert, or transform herself to win Maraiah's heart?

Inspired by a tiktok short conversation story, 'I peeled my orange today'.