A sunshine girl. A serious man. Multiple chanced meetings that changed everything. Aurora Blaire wasn't looking for anything serious-especially not while on a girls' holiday. But fate had other plans, for both her and Lucian Thorne: a brutally composed CEO who didn't do random, had never been in a relationship, and was too focused on his businesses to find love. What started as chance run-ins turned into something they couldn't ignore. But how does a man built on control survive the kind of girl who blooms in chaos? ------------------------------------------------------------------ ""Her tipsy boldness kicked in hard, and walked for the armrest near him-planning to sit there casually. But the world tilted, and instead of gracefully settling next to him, she ended up tumbling right onto his lap. His hand shot to her waist, steadying her with surprising gentleness. "Careful, princess." he said, his voice low and smooth, just enough to make her blush harder. "Oops," she giggled, cheeks flaming. "I cant believe it's you Mr. Serious." "Still drunk, I see." And with that, Aurora's mind took off in full chatter mode."" ------------------------------------------------------------------ #1 TEENFICTION #1 SWEET #1 GRUMPY #1 CUTE #1 FUNNY #1 GRUMPYXSUNSHINE #1 RICHGUY

Rem and Kitty, childhood friends turned lovers, are torn apart by a scholarship abroad and a devastating misunderstanding, only to reunite years later-just as new commitments and unresolved feelings force them to confront whether their love deserves a second chance. *** Kitty and Rem grew up as childhood friends from well-off families. They hated each other's guts, yet somehow fell in love. What begins effortlessly, rooted in years of unspoken feelings, unravels when life pulls them apart. Kitty earns a scholarship abroad, and her carefully planned future clashes with a love she never meant to have. They try to hold on, but one misunderstanding shatters everything, and Kitty ends it with a single message. Years later, she returns to the Philippines, only to find Rem engaged. Her sudden reappearance disrupts his life, stirring emotions they never truly buried. As past and present collide, they're left wondering: was it just bad timing, or a love they were never meant to lose? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Louise De Ramos