Honorable but deadly, Caston Villareal is decided not to get involved with any woman who can distract him from getting justice for his mom. But things change when he meets Zalanna Guerrera, the woman who unexpectedly makes him fall in love. *** A former soldier and police chief inspector, Caston Villareal is set to do everything he can to get the justice that his mother deserves. He is willing to go through hell and risk his life just to fulfill his tasks. But when he unexpectedly meets Zalanna Guerrera, he's suddenly willing to set aside his dear job just to be with her. Now faced with different problems and the bitter truth, can Caston and Zalanna manage to trust each other no matter what happens? Or will the haunted past connecting them burn the love they failed to protect? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Regina Dionela CONTENT WARNING: This story has mature scenes which are not suitable for young readers.

"Mikha, the campus crush, had always been used to everyone falling for her. But when she met Aiah, a regular student, she found herself developing feelings for her. The problem? Aiah didn't feel the same way. Confused and determined to win her over, Mikha decides to use jealousy to get her attention. Will her plan work, or will she realize that love can't be won by tricks?"

Pasalubong (n.) something for the time of meeting or encounter (adj.) coming from opposite directions towards each other (v.) meet halfway

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?

Mikha - a cold, guarded CEO who built walls no one could climb. Aiah - the warm, resilient woman she once loved... and lost. Years after a heartbreak that left questions unanswered, fate pulls them back into each other's orbit - not as lovers, but as boss and secretary. She left without a word. She changed without warning. But the feelings? Never really disappeared. In a world of boardrooms and buried emotions, can second chances survive unspoken truths? Where beef pares becomes more than a meal - but a symbol of *Patience* *Acceptance* *Resilience** *Empathy*, and something *Symbolic* between them - they begin to rediscover the love they thought they had to give up. Slow-burn. Soul-deep. A love story stitched with longing and unfinished chapters. COF of AIAH Mary Loi Yves Ricalde - Maloi/ Loi (Aiahs Bestie) Stacey Sevilleja - Staks/ staku (The always may chika) Sheena Catacutan - shee/ bebe (bunso sa grupo) COF of MIKHA Nicolette Vergara - Colet/ Cole (miks Bestie) Jhoanna Robles - Jho (Laging bunot sa grupo) Gwen Apuli - Gwen/ bebe (non-chalant pero mabilis pag usapang inuman) this is a work of imagination separate reality this story, dont mind the wrong grammar,

I should've never agreed to this arrangement... Story Adaptation (Credits to the rightful owner)

Mikhaiah AU wherein they were childhood bestfriends and as they grew apart, they forgot and hated eachother. But because of their friends, they become close and are now lovers. But they were left to make a hard choice. It's my first time making an AU so bear with me please hahaha Edit 20/9/24 Currently revesing chapters again

Story Adaptation (Credits to the rightful owner.)

Mikha Lim, desperately looking for the mystery girl on her dreams stumbled upon a confused Aiah Arceta. Can they find their way to each others arms? Baka naman pinagtagpo lng sila para buohin ang isa't isa ngunit nakalaan pala para sa iba? This is a fanfic story only. Any events, names, character, etc are purely just the creator's imagination. Isang eeeyyyy naman dyan! 🤙

This story is for all the MikhAiah shippers ❤️