“Clouds and Contradictions,” At Hiro and Yanna’s wedding, the last thing Athena Ocampo expected was to meet someone who could match her altitude. Tall, unreadable, and effortlessly commanding, Haze Limuel Juarez stood across the ballroom like a man born to lead—whether in boardrooms or at 30,000 feet.

Athena, a Cebu Pacific flight attendant by heart and a licensed pilot by ambition, had carved her life around motion. She was an only child who raced cars, played billiards, snapped photos, and spoiled her niece Avrielle like a daughter. Kids weren’t in her plans—freedom was. And in her dark features and intimidating presence was a woman who refused to be grounded.

Haze was the CEO and top pilot of the Philippines’ most elite airline—stoic, successful, and untouchable. But Athena? She was a challenge he didn’t see coming. A sharp-tongued beauty who didn’t flinch, didn’t chase, and didn’t need saving.

They exchanged glances all night, until he finally walked over—cool, calculating, drink in hand.

“You fly, right?” he asked, almost teasing. Athena didn’t look up from her wine glass. “Only when I’m not serving coffee at 30,000 feet.” He smirked. “So which one are you tonight? The girl who serves… or the one who flies?” She finally met his gaze. “Depends. Which one do you want to talk to?”

The air between them shifted—less small talk, more tension. Ever since, fate’s been playing tricks—throwing them together on runways, hangars, and layovers they never planned.

Two lives in motion. Two souls orbiting. And maybe, just maybe, something is finally ready to take flight.