Toxic Relationship

Pada hari peringatan tujuh tahun pernikahan kami, sebuah berita mendadak menjadi trending topic di media sosial. [Sebuah bintang, penemuan terbaru di bidang astronomi negara kita, resmi diberi nama ‘Bintang Laras Yunita’ pagi ini.] Tak lama kemudian, unggahan lanjutan muncul, dan pemilik akun itu adalah suamiku, Indra Rahmanda. [Aku gelarkan satu bintang ini dengan namamu. Meski berada di jagat raya, kamu takkan pernah sendirian.] Di kolom komentar, adik tingkat suamiku meninggalkan jejak yang mencolok. [Romantisme yang seharusnya bersifat pribadi justru kamu umumkan ke dunia. Terima kasih, Kak Indra. Aku sangat bahagia.] Aku sudah tidak lagi seperti dulu—menghubunginya bertubi-tubi, menuntut penjelasan, dan memaksanya memberi jawaban. Setelah tujuh tahun terjerat dalam pertengkaran di hubungan ini, aku benar-benar lelah.

Tahun ketujuh pernikahan, Dhea baru tahu kalau suaminya punya seorang anak laki-laki berusia enam tahun. Dia bersembunyi di balik perosotan TK, melihat Yordan sedang membungkuk menggendong seorang anak kecil sambil bermain dengannya. "Papa, sudah lama banget Papa nggak datang lihat aku." Suaminya mengusap kepala anak itu. "Anak pintar, Papa sibuk kerja. Kamu harus nurut sama Mama ya." Duar! Suara itu seakan-akan meruntuhkan dunia Dhea. Kepalanya langsung kosong. Papa? Mama? Sosok besar dan kecil itu memiliki wajah yang mirip 70%. Semuanya jelas sekali mengatakan bahwa pria yang dulu bersumpah akan mencintainya seumur hidup, ternyata sudah selingkuh sejak lama! Mereka tumbuh bersama sejak kecil, saling mencintai bertahun-tahun. Dhea bahkan pernah ditusuk di perut demi menyelamatkan Yordan. Akibatnya, dia bukan hanya kehilangan anak, tetapi juga tak bisa punya keturunan seumur hidup. Saat itu, Yordan berlutut di sampingnya dengan mata merah dan berkata, "Aku nggak butuh anak. Aku cuma butuh kamu seorang!" Suara bergetar Yordan yang sampai sekarang masih terngiang-ngiang di benak Dhea, kini hancur tak bersisa karena pemandangan di depan mata!

"Sistem, aku ingin pulang." Sistem langsung menjawab, "Baik, Nona, proses pelepasan program sudah aktif. Dalam setengah bulan, kamu bisa meninggalkan tempat ini." Sistem yang biasanya mekanis itu terdiam beberapa detik, lalu bertanya dengan sedikit kebingungan. "Nona, di sini ada suami yang menyayangimu dan putra yang selalu membelamu. Bukankah ini rumahmu? Mereka adalah keluargamu." Mendengar kata keluarga, tatapan Shanon perlahan tertuju pada televisi.

Setelah 10 tahun aku kejar Kevin Sentosa tanpa lelah, akhirnya aku sadar semuanya tak lagi ada artinya. Aku menyerah dan memilih bersama Adrian Wisak. Untukku, ia menyalakan kembang api semalaman dan membelikan sebuah pulau, lalu melamarku di sana. Tapi menjelang pernikahan, dia menghilang. Saat akhirnya kutemukan, aku dengar tawa sinisnya bersama orang lain, "Aku sengaja kejar Diana Karin hanya agar Kevin jijik." "Tapi setelah dapatkan dia, ternyata dia membosankan." "Meski begitu, aku tetap nggak rela. Jadi aku bakal kabur dari pernikahan, agar dia malu, seru kan?" Jadi sebelum dia sempat kabur, aku lebih dulu kabur dari pernikahan, agar dia jadi bahan tertawaan seluruh kota. Belakangan kudengar, dia jadi gila dan menggeledah seisi Kota Jama, tapi pengantin wanitanya tetap tidak ketemu.

Baru setelah sebulan menemani selingkuhannya keluar negeri untuk melepas penat dan sama sekali tidak menerima kabar dariku, barulah sang pacar menyadari ada sesuatu yang tidak beres. Di sela-sela kesibukannya, dia menelepon sekretarisnya. “Bagaimana pemulihan luka di kaki Celine? Aku mengambil kulitnya untuk cangkok kulit Gwen, dia nggak menyalahkanku, ‘kan?” Orang di balik telepon terdiam cukup lama, lalu dengan suara pelan menjawab, “Nona Celine sudah mengurus prosedur keluar dari rumah sakit sebulan lalu dan sudah pergi meninggalkan Keluarga Vier.” Mendengar itu, dia baru teringat hari runtuhnya hotel waktu itu. Saat itu dirinya reflek memeluk Gwen ke dalam pelukannya dan tatapan mataku terasa begitu putus asa, tapi juga tegas. Bukan tatapan kesedihan, melainkan sebuah perpisahan.

Sophia Hayes is thrilled when she wins a ticket for the exclusive boat cruise she's dreamed of all her life. But her excitement is dampened by a rumor from a trusted source: her millionaire ex-boyfriend, Charles, will also be attending. Determined to avoid the humiliation of facing him single, Sophia convinces her high school friend Robert, a wealthy playboy, to pose as her boyfriend. Robert agrees, eager to shed his notorious reputation and fend off gold diggers, while also seeking to placate his meddling family. On the lavish cruise, Sophia and Robert's convincing act as a couple quickly captures the attention of social media and the city's gossip columns. However, things take a turn when Robert detects Sophia's lingering feelings for Charles, and Sophia realizes Robert might never give up his playboy ways. A misunderstanding leads Robert into a one-night stand, while Sophia finds herself dancing with Charles. When Charles publicly declares his love for Sophia, she humiliates him, igniting his desire for revenge. After the cruise, Sophia and Robert must continue their fake relationship to maintain appearances. The situation becomes increasingly toxic as an anonymous threat promises to expose their charade and Robert's one-night stand results in a pregnancy scare. Forced to take a family vacation together, Sophia and Robert must navigate their fake relationship in close quarters. As they act intimately to maintain the facade, they begin to confront their true feelings for one another.

Sarah, a beautiful and charming young woman, is trapped in a toxic marriage with Alex, a controlling and abusive husband. One day, she witnesses a terrible thing. In despair she runs but her escape is cut short when she gets into a car accident. Luckily, she's rescued by a handsome billionaire, Ethan, who's immediately smitten with her. Ethan offers Sarah a contractual relationship: he'll keep her safe from Alex and provide for her in exchange for her help. His grandfather's company is in need of a new CEO, and Ethan needs Sarah to pretend to be his fiancée to impress the board of directors. Sarah agrees, and as they spend more time together, she falls deeply in love with Ethan. But just as things are going smoothly, a plot twist emerges: Ethan's grandfather's company is actually the same company that Alex works for, and Alex will stop at nothing to sabotage Ethan's chances of becoming CEO. As Sarah and Ethan navigate this treacherous landscape, they must confront their own feelings for each other and work together to outsmart Alex. In the end, they succeed in defeating Alex and securing Ethan's position as CEO. But the biggest surprise comes when Sarah discovers that she's actually the long-lost heiress to Ethan's grandfather's company, and she's the true rightful owner of the CEO position. With this revelation, Sarah and Ethan's relationship is put to the test. Will they be able to overcome the power dynamics and make their love work, or will their differences tear them apart?

She doesn’t remember her past. But someone dangerous does. When Soledae Young wakes up with no memory of who she is, the last thing she expects is to be rescued by Sebastian Hunter—a devastatingly handsome billionaire with secrets of his own. Hired as his personal assistant, their professional boundaries blur fast, and Soledae finds herself tangled in a passionate game neither of them is ready to lose. But just as desire ignites into something deeper, ghosts from Soledae’s forgotten past come calling—and they aren’t here for closure. A familiar face emerges in the shadows: Sebastian Miller, a man who might be more connected to Soledae than anyone suspects. As enemies close in and secrets unravel, Soledae must decide who to trust—before her past destroys her future.

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+++✦+++ She looked up at me with those soft, damn eyes. I stepped in closer, my hand lifting before I even thought it through, and I brushed the tips of my fingers against her cheek. Warm. Delicate. Curious. I watched her mouth part slightly, her lashes lowering just a bit. "Can I kiss you?" I heard myself say. It surprised me. I don’t ask. I take. But she wasn’t like anyone else. With her, I found myself wanting permission...wanting her to want me back. She blinked, caught off guard, but something in her softened. And after a breath, she slowly nodded. I leaned in, brushing my lips over hers in a gentle and slow motion, like I was trying to memorize her taste, savoring the moment. But, that one kiss was enough to set my nerves on edge. I pulled back slightly, watching the way her cheeks turned pink, her eyes wide, her lips still parted like she hadn’t expected it to feel like that. And fuck, I hadn’t either. I leaned in again, but paused when I realized she was leaning toward me too, unconsciously. She didn’t even realize she wanted more. And this time, I didn’t ask. +++✦+++ In a city plagued by crime and violence, a young woman fights to stay hidden from her sadistic stepfather and his ruthless gang. In her journey to uncover the truth about her forgotten past, she crosses paths with a dangerous and mysterious stranger in the most unexpected manner. Together, they embrace their twisted fate by striking a deal and altering their lives through a tale of romance and mystery. +++✦+++ ✦ 𝐷𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑖𝑒𝑣𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒𝑠, 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑣𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑎𝑖𝑛 𝑖𝑠 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑜 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑎 𝑏𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑛. ✦ +++✦+++