In a world where power is inherited and loyalty is measured by blood, two elite families stand at the peak of success-the Arceta and the Lim dynasty. Both built empires that shaped industries, their names carrying weight in every room they enter. But behind the polished image of wealth and influence lies something far more fragile- Control. When a sudden financial crisis threatens the Arceta family's long-standing reputation, they are forced into an unexpected alliance with the Lims-an alliance that comes with a price. Not just contracts. Not just business. But something deeper. A marriage. Maxxel Lim, the composed and calculating heir who believes in control over everything, suddenly finds himself tied to a decision he didn't fully choose. Armea Arceta, strong-willed yet quietly burdened by expectations, is pushed into a future she never imagined for herself. What starts as a strategic agreement slowly turns into something more complicated. More dangerous. Because as the two are forced to stay close, walls begin to crack. Secrets begin to surface. And emotions- Once ignored- Start to take control. But love was never part of the plan. With family expectations tightening around them, hidden struggles coming to light, and the pressure of legacy weighing on every decision- Maxxel and Armea must choose: Follow the path laid out for them... Or risk everything for something real. Because in a world where everything is calculated- The most dangerous thing you can do... Is feel.

Para kay Aiah Arceta, ang buhay ay parang isang chessboard-at siya ang reyna na dapat sumunod sa bawat galaw na ididikta ng kanyang ama. Bilang tagapagmana ng Arceta Empire, ang tanging tungkulin niya ay magtapos at magpakasal kay Gelo para pagbukurin ang dalawang malaking kumpanya. Perfect, polished, at kontrolado ang lahat... hanggang sa makilala niya si Mikha Lim. Si Mikha ay isang probinsyana scholar na tahimik lang pero laging "Top 1" sa klase. She's sharp, mysterious, and effortlessly cool-ang tanging tao na hindi nasisilaw sa yaman ni Aiah. Sa hindi inaasahang pagkakataon, ang "City Girl" ay unti-unting nahuhulog sa charms ng isang simpleng babaeng mula sa probinsya. Pero hindi lang basta pag-ibig ang nararamdaman ni Aiah; she's becoming secretly territorial. Kayanin kaya ni Aiah na ipaglaban ang tinitibok ng puso niya? O mananatili na lang siyang sunod-sunuran sa kagustuhan ng daddy niya para sa legacy ng kanilang pamilya? Sa pagitan ng ambisyon at damdamin, sino ang mananaig? Ang babaeng itinakda para sa kanya, o ang babaeng nagpabago ng buong mundo niya?

Two friends were talking about their future and Mikha's dream was to be successful with Aiah, but Aiah's dream was to become a famous artist and not with Mikha. Now being broken didn't stop her from loving. It just taught her how much it hurts to do it again.

Born into a middle-class household, Marigold Elise Valencia (Maloi), an education student, has consistently excelled and remained at the top of her class. She won debates and quiz bees and was always a consistent honor student. She even received a full scholarship by winning against all departments. All college students were given a chance to compete for this scholarship, but Marigold-being the top of her class and the pride of the university-always won. Her near-perfect beauty and compassionate nature earned her the title of Queen Bee and the pride of her university. She was never replaced until Cairo Alistair Salvatierra (Colet) showed up, a transferee student. They immediately developed a rivalry, and their arguments became the talk of the school. Cairo grudgingly accepted Marigold's gamble, which was driven by pride and desperation. What Marigold didn't know was that Cairo had already thought of the perfect request. A shocking request that turned Marigold's life upside down. warning: 🔞 Macolet Mag-ingay UYAB NATION.

Aiah Arceta and Mikha Lim have always been just friends... until an alcohol-induced kiss changes everything. They agree to a friends-with-benefits arrangement, swearing it's only physical. But secret nights turn into quiet routines, and unspoken tenderness begins to grow. When jealousy stirs and old wounds resurface, they must decide: risk their friendship for something real, or lose the one person who's always felt like home.

Did the realization came too late or was it you who left too soon? Some says that the only time we see a person's worth is when they're gone. Is it really? Or did we just thought they wouldn't leave. And that maybe, it wasn't the things we failed to do to keep them that haunts us, but it's the longing - the lingering memories that cuts within. "My Girl"is a sequel from the first book "That Girl"that includes Mikha's POV and what happened after Aiah left without saying goodbye.

It had been six years since Maraiah Quinn Arceta lost Mikhayla Lim, and she had since moved on with her life. She is now in a long-distance relationship with Tyler, who lives in London. However, Maraiah was puzzled when she began receiving letters dated about five years ago-letters sent a year after she lost someone dear to her. Her confusion deepened when she was asked to work on a project with a famous volleyball player from the US.

Aiah looks back at everything that has happened between her and Mikha and prepares for their future. She looks back and sees chaos, sadness, happiness and everything else that ultimately led her to peace. As requested! Aiah's POV from our first AU - Rediscovering You A #mikhaiah AU