Mia de Castro has three rules in life: Never back down from a challenge, never let Lucas Villamor win, and never-under any circumstance-fall for him.
Too bad she just broke all three.
It all starts with a reckless bet-one that forces Mia and Lucas, her insufferable rival since high school, into a fake relationship for an entire month. The goal? To fool their friends, their families, and most importantly, themselves. But the more they pretend, the harder it gets to ignore the unfinished history between them-the almosts, the what-ifs, and the feelings Mia swore she buried years ago.
Lucas is as infuriating as ever-cocky smirk, maddening confidence, and a habit of pushing Mia's buttons just to see her react. But when the lines start to blur and the past comes knocking, Mia has to wonder: Is this still a game, or is Cupid playing for real this time?
One bet. One month. One chance to prove that love isn't just another competition.
Or is it?
Maybe this was always inevitable. Two forces moving in opposite directions, destined to collide but never to stay. One reaching, the other retreating. One burning, the other too afraid to step into the fire. Because love, no matter how strong, withers when only one is willing to take the fall.