Ace Jeen Arceta and Maxine Jewel Lim were the iconic campus couple-until Ace vanished off to a year-long basketball program abroad, leaving Maxine single, furious, and determined to erase her existence from Ace's heart. Now Ace is back. And unfortunately for Maxine, she's impossible to avoid. Ace is still the same infuriatingly charming team captain. Maxine is now the no-nonsense Student Council President. And their friends? They're enjoying this reunion a little too much. Between booth duties, stolen glances, ridiculous teasing, and a love that refuses to stay buried... the line between "exes" and "something more" gets thinner every day. But if falling apart once hurt this much... What happens if they fall again? Will they finally choose each other again, or break all over for the second time? Mikha Lim as Maxine Jewel Lim Maraiah Arceta as Ace Jeen Arceta Colet Vergara as Cade Vergara Maloi Ricalde as Maven Ricalde Jhoanna Robles as Jao Robles Stacey Sevilleja as Sophia Sevilleja Gwen Apuli as Gian Apuli Sheena Catacutan as Skylar Catacutan

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

​If the heart she holds belongs to her greatest rival, is their love a second chance, or a curse? ​⚠️ Content Warning ⚠️ ​This novel contains Mature Themes (18+) and is intended for adult readers. ​Please be advised that this story includes: ​Explicit Sexual Content ​Strong Language and Emotional Abuse ​Themes of Trauma, Grief, and Blackmail ​Complex Medical and Ethical Dilemmas ​Reader discretion is advised. ​BINI Tribute Disclaimer ​All characters, events, and relationships are purely fictional and are named in tribute to the P-Pop group BINI. This is fan work for the story, not the artists. ​Bawal mag-delulu po! (Please shipped responsibly!) 💔

A girl named aiah and her ex mikha lim an obsessive person and billionaire who broke up because of mikha's father.

Aiah, a soft-hearted transferee, never expected to develop feelings for Mikha, the cold and ruthless Student Council President. Mikha's commanding presence, strict demeanor, and unapproachable nature initially intimidated Aiah, but over time, she couldn't help but be drawn to her. Despite Mikha's icy exterior, Aiah saw glimpses of something deeper, something lonely, beneath her tough façade. As the days passed, Aiah's admiration for Mikha slowly transformed into something more. She found herself thinking about Mikha often, caught between awe and a growing crush. Unable to ignore her feelings any longer, Aiah decided to confess, hoping for even a sliver of acknowledgment. But when the moment came, Mikha remained as distant and cold as ever, leaving Aiah with no choice but to retreat into silence once more. "Some hearts don't melt. Until the right person keeps knocking."

Wherein Mikaela Janna Lim, a well-known CEO and billionaire at a young age, and Adrienne Queen Arceta, a famous model, found their stolen glances and lingering touches finally reaching a breaking point. They've spent too long denying it, but one night, they let their bodies speak the truth. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Warning: Mature Content | R-18 🔞 This story contains explicit content, including strong language and sexual content. It might not be suitable for all readers. If you are sensitive to such material. Please do not read.

Hotter By The Minute is a chaotic, delicious, and wild romantic comedy set in the fast-paced world of food, critics, and the drama that unfolds behind the scenes of a trendy restaurant. Mikha Lim, a tough, no-nonsense food critic, spends her life dining at the city's finest eateries, ready to tear apart every plate and review every dish with brutal honesty. But when she's tasked with reviewing a new high-end restaurant, she finds herself face-to-face with Aiah Arceta, an ambitious and passionate head chef. Sparks fly, not just over food, but over unresolved feelings, simmering tension, and a lot of accidental intimacy. What begins as a professional review turns into a chaotic journey through Mikha's emotions, her love life, and her heart's most complicated recipe yet. Mikha's life in the culinary world is turned upside down as she is forced to confront her feelings for Aiah, deal with her meddling friends, and navigate the wild kitchen drama. Add in a side of hilarious mix-ups, a dash of romance, and a sprinkle of chaos-and you've got a recipe for disaster. But maybe the mess is exactly what Mikha needs. 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 and does not intend to depict or reflect the personal experiences or actions of any real people. Warning: This story contains mature content, including romantic and explicit scenes. Reader discretion is advised.

Sometimes the best lessons aren't learned in class, they're felt in the heart. Riley Hale's life runs on caffeine, chaos, and cupcake batter. At twenty-eight, she's mastered the art of single motherhood, sarcasm, and pretending she's totally fine that her love life has been replaced by late-night cleaning montages and her eight-year-old's existential questions. Then one morning, a frosty stranger in a perfect beige coat walks into The Sweet Spot bakery and straight into Riley's list of "people I will never impress." After one spilled coffee and a mortifying apology later, Riley is convinced she'll never see the woman again. Until the next day, when she meets her daughter's new fifth-grade teacher... Miss Emerson Miller. What follows is a year of accidental flirtations, school-event disasters, and late-night bake-offs that blur the line between enemies, friends, and something sweeter. Because sometimes love doesn't show up when you plan it - it spills all over your shoes and dares you to start over. A slow-burn, small-town romantic comedy about second chances, messy mornings, and discovering that the best lessons aren't always taught in classrooms.

Bound by an arranged marriage, Aiah Arceta walked away from Mikha Lim's cold indifference and found freedom in France. Five years later, she returns as a celebrated painter - with a little boy who carries Mikha's eyes.

Ma. Michelle "Mike" Pineda belongs to an elite, prominent, and well-respected family in the Philippines. They own numerous businesses both locally and internationally. She is the third of four siblings. Intelligent, quiet, strict, and a perfectionist-but when she strategizes, she never fails. That's how her family and a few close friends describe her. What no one knows is that she has a secret hidden inside her room. Let's uncover together what lies behind the closed doors.