Georgina Bonifacio-better known as George-grew up surrounded by love and protection. The only girl in a powerful family, raised by her grandfather and three devoted brothers, she was cherished like a princess. But the one person she wanted most was Dustin Pangilinan, her childhood friend from a conservative family. From a young age, George believed he was her forever. In high school, she boldly pursued him, making sure no one else could come close. At first, Dustin let it happen, thinking her feelings would fade with time. But on graduation day, he broke her heart in the harshest way-rejecting her publicly during his valedictorian speech. George walked away, broken and determined never to look back. Years later, fate pulls them together again. After an unexpected tragedy, George returns home, only to find herself tied to Dustin in a business arrangement that neither of them can escape. For Dustin, it's a second chance to make things right. For George, it's nothing more than a deal-strictly business, no emotions attached. But the line between contracts and hearts has a way of blurring. And soon, what began as an agreement may turn into something far more dangerous: the possibility of falling in love again. 💍 Strictly Confidential: A Business Proposal. When business and love collide, which deal will hold true?

"I was always here, I never left. You just never gave me a chance because you were scared. I was scared too, Pie. But I want to be scared together with you, so we can have a reason to gain courage from one another. But it was never that way. Things were never that way, I just wish it can be, because I'm strong when I'm with you, I thought that you were too. And now, I'm more afraid that if I let you in, I'll end up being scared again, of being alone." . . . . . Hi guys! This is my first story! I'm really no writer but I just really like to do something new. Please support me and I will appreciate comments. Let's just not be mean. This is a fanfic of KimPie. I really love this two! Thanks a lot! PS: I am no english person, pardon my skills on writing.

Stepsisters in form but lovers in meaning.