A Wife And A Mother Game

I knock on the door, heart pounding like it always does when I’m about to see him. “Come in,” Justin’s voice calls—cool, smooth, and frustratingly calm. I take a deep breath and walk in, holding the folder tightly. “Here’s the report you requested, sir.” He doesn’t even glance at me. Just keeps typing, his expression unreadable. “You’re late,” he says without missing a beat. I clench my jaw. “There was a delay at the printer—” “No excuses, Joanna. Just do better next time.” Ouch. Professional and cold. As always. I nod, ignoring the sting in my chest. “Yes, sir.” I turn to leave, gripping the doorknob—just one more second and I’ll be out of this weird tension-filled office— “Wait.” I freeze. I turn around slowly. “Yes?” Justin stands now, walking toward me. In his hand, a familiar brown paper bag. He holds it out. “You didn’t have lunch.” I blink. “I’m fine.” “You skipped breakfast too. Eat.” I hesitate. “What is it?” “Chicken pesto. No onions.” My breath catches. He still remembers? “Why are you doing this?” I ask quietly. He shrugs, not meeting my eyes. “I just… remember things.” My fingers brush his as I take the bag. Warmth. Stupid warmth that shouldn’t still feel this familiar. Then, he looks at me—really looks at me. “You shouldn’t skip meals… wife.” Silence. My chest tightens. “Don’t call me that.” But my voice is too soft to sound convincing. I walk out before I say something I’ll regret. His words echo in my mind like a dangerous lullaby. Cold one second. Kilig the next. God… he’s still him. And that’s exactly the problem.

Mag-isang tinataguyod ni Renice Ocampo ang kaniyang pamilya matapos ang trahedyang nangyari sa kanilang ama noong sila'y bata pa. Magmula noong mawala ang kaniyang ama, siya na ang umako sa responsibilidad nito, na ginagawa rin naman niya dahil sinisisi niya ang kaniyang sarili sa pagkamatay nito. Ngunit kahit anong pagtatrabaho ni Renice ay lugmok pa rin sila sa kahirapan, at hindi na makakabangon pa. Pero kahit gano'n, hindi titigil ang dalaga hanggang hindi niya nabibigyan ng maayos na buhay ang kaniyang pamilya. Handa niyang gawin ang lahat mabigyan lamang ng maayos na buhay ang kaniyang pamilya, na dapat naman ay talagang kanilang tinatamasa kung hindi lang namatay ang kanilang ama. Hanggang sa makilala niya ang bago niyang boss na nais siyang rentahan upang maging asawa nito, at handa siyang sweldohan sa kahit magkanong kaniyang naisin. Ito na ba ang simula ng magandang buhay na minimithi ni Renice? O ito ang simula ng buhay na muli niyang nais matakasan? Let's find out.

Jasmine is a policewoman who has the goal of catching the person behind her mother's death. She become an orphan at the age of thirteen when her mother suddenly died. She was almost adopted by the Olivares family, but she couldn't put up the rude attitude of their son, Colton Olivares who was fifteen-year-old at that time. She decided to run away and leave the Olivares mansion. Colton was fifteen-year-old when he was sick. He was rude and hated everybody, thinking they just want to make friends with him out of pity. He hates being weak, not being able to do the things he wants which lead him to push everyone away from him and Jasmine was not an exception. He told her every possible hurtful word he could say until she left and run away from the mansion. Jasmine's life has been peaceful for the past fifteen years until a mistake changed her life! She beat up Colton for mistaking him to be the thief she was chasing! Colton threatened to use his influence to get her dismissed from service, but Jasmine couldn't allow it! She couldn't get dismissed, not until she caught the person behind her mother's death! Jasmine tried to talk to Colton and asked him to take back his complaint. Colton agreed but on one condition. It is to marry him and be his wife! But why? What's his reason for marrying Jasmine?

Please... don't do this." Only he could hear me. but he ignored my plea . i know he can hear but he didn't listen. god please stop this I don't want to be with him please god but seems like god also couldn't hear me or he doesn't want to hear me . The priest's voice echoed through the quiet hall, solemn and commanding "Do you take Mr. Advika Rathod to be your lawfully wedded wife, to love, honor, and cherish her for as long as you both shall live?" "Yes, I do." The priest then turned to me. . "Do you take Aviraj Ranawat to be your lawfully wedded husband, to love, honor, and cherish him for as long as you both shall live?" I opened my mouth to deny, to scream, but his cold, piercing stare froze me in place. My heart thudded violently in my chest, and my voice came out as a broken whisper: "Ye... yes... I... do..." The priest pronounced, "You are husband and wife. You may now kiss." --------------------- Author's Note This book is a work created entirely by me. Every character, scene, emotion, and storyline comes from my own imagination and effort. Please do not copy, reproduce, or claim any part of this work as your own. Respect the time, creativity, and dedication that went into building this story. Content & Age Warning (18+) This book is strictly intended for mature readers aged 18 and above. It contains intense themes, emotionally heavy situations, dark elements, and mature relationship dynamics that may not be suitable for younger audiences. Reader discretion is strongly advised. If you are sensitive to possessive behavior, morally grey characters, psychological tension, violence, or mature romantic situations, please proceed with caution. you acknowledge that you understand the nature of this content and are comfortable engaging with mature themes.

I wanted him. I needed him. I adored him. I loved him. But. He never wanted me. He never needed me. He never adored me. and the most heartbreaking part is, he never loved me. Sa puso ni Yanah ay walang ibang laman kundi si Ashton lamang. Ginawa na rin niya ang lahat para mapaamo niya ang kanyang asawa. Ngunit kahit gaano pa sya kabuti rito ay hindi pa rin nito kayang ibigay ang puso sa kanya. Ngunit paano kung ang madilim na nakaraan ng dalaga ay pilit na bumabalik sa kanya? At paano kung ang lalaking kanyang tinatangi ay may iba ding iniibig? A/N: This is my first time writing a story, so if there are grammatical errors and chapters that are slightly childish, ay pagpasensyahan niyo na po . This is an original story written by me, enjoy ️

Nathaniel Carter lost his wife to a ghastly accident leaving behind three children for him to cater for alone. Just when Nathaniel was almost kissing hope, and unexpected knock on his door changed everything for him. It was his late wife's sister Samantha. Samantha changed a lot in his life leading to an attraction he wasn't read for. What more could happen?

Brielle arrives in New York, broke, and in search of a rich man to fund her extravagant desires when her lavish lifestyle comes crashing down. She always knew that she was meant for the finer things in life, and she's willing to do whatever it takes to get them. When she arrives in New York to meet her latest Tinder fling, the handsome and enigmatic Cullen, she's ready to work her charm and seduce him into giving her everything she's ever wanted. But things take an unexpected turn when Cullen offers her a deal too good to refuse: a contracted marriage for two years, a lavish lifestyle, and a huge sum of money - all in exchange for giving him an heir. It's everything Brielle has ever dreamed of, but there's one catch: she's already married. With the promise of a luxurious lifestyle and a huge sum of cash, Brielle is ready to play the game. But when Brielle's eyes wander to the irresistible Drew, she finds herself torn between her heart and her wallet. Can she resist the allure of a man who could destroy her carefully crafted plan? One wrong move could mean the end of everything she's ever wanted. Find out in this sizzling billionaire romance novel, where passion, love, ambition, and deception collide in the most unexpected ways.

Ajeng was forced to become Evan Braun's second wife by Ella, Evan's wife and Ajeng's best friend. Of course, Ajeng flatly refused the crazy proposal. But Ella insisted that Ajeng marry her husband. "Take care of my baby after she's born," Ella pleaded. "Don't be ridiculous! You'll definitely recover!" Ajeng snapped angrily. Ajeng thought Ella was just joking around. But one situation forced Ajeng to reluctantly accept Ella's offer because only that woman could help her. What happened to Ajeng after becoming Evan's second wife? Was she able to face Ella's family, who now hated her for becoming Ella's rival?

On our fifth wedding anniversary, I discovered I was two months pregnant. I wanted to surprise Owen Reed with the news. However, on my way home with the gift-wrapped ultrasound report, I got caught in a street shootout. A stray bullet tore into my abdomen. Right as I collapsed on the pavement, writhing in pain, Owen appeared out of nowhere. He had told me he was away on business and would not be home until evening, but here he was, frantically shoving through the crowd. He ran right past me and toward a woman up ahead. "I'm sorry I'm late. Don't worry, nothing's going to happen to you." His voice was soft, gentler than I had ever heard it. He swept her up in his arms and disappeared down the street, surrounded by bodyguards. He never saw me. I was barely three feet away, bleeding out on the ground. When I woke up in the hospital, my baby was gone. That was when I knew I was done with this marriage.

Faye Netanya Charlotte Vander, wanita berparas cantik berumur 23 tahun. Dia anak tunggal dari pasangan suami-istri yang menikah karena keegoisan orang tua, Ayahnya bernama Holland Vander dan Ibunya bernama Charlotte Abigail Vander. Kedua orang tuanya menjalin pernikahan dan hubungan rumah tangga karna keterpaksaan demi mempertahankan hak waris masing-masing. Faye tumbuh menjadi sosok yang kekurangan kasih sayang kedua orang tua. Banyak kepahitan yang dilalui seorang Faye, kedua orang tuanya bercerai, Ibunya meninggal dunia, kekasih nya berselingkuh, dan hidupnya semakin abu-abu dengan kehadiran Farasy dan Davina, Ibu tiri dan suadari tiri Faye. Mereka semakin membuat Faye kehilangan selera untuk bertahan hidup ditengah gempuran semesta mengirimkan kesedihan yang bertubi-tubi. Syukurnya dia memiliki dua orang sahabat yang selalu ada untuknya bernama Feronica dan Natasya. Setelah banyaknya coba yang dilalui seorang Faye, semesta kirimkan kepada nya seorang laki-laki yang datang memberi warna di kanvas kosong kehidupan Faye. Laki-laki itu bernama Arche Rasalas Arshaka, Arche dikenal sebagai laki-laki yang tidak pernah serius dengan wanita, bahkan dia tidak pernah memiliki keinginan menjalin hubungan. Namun di matanya sosok Faye berbeda, dengan segala upaya yang dia miliki Arche berusaha sekuat mungkin meluluhkan hati Faye yang benar-benar sudah mati rasa akan cinta, karna sepanjang perjalanan hidupnya, hanya sakit yang dia rasakan. Ayahnya cinta pertama seorang anak perempuan justru meninggalkan luka yang membekas untuknya, dan William, laki-laki yang dia anggap rumah berkhianat kepadanya, semua itu cukup membuatnya tidak percaya lagi dengan cinta. Akankah Arche berhasil mendapatkan hati seorang Faye? Bagaimana perjalanan cerita mereka? Silahkan mengambil posisi senyaman mungkin, aku persilahkan kalian untuk masuk melalui pintu mana saja yang kalian inginkan untuk mengikuti perjalanan hidup seorang Faye. Akan kalian temukan cerita tentang cinta, persahabatan dan keluarga dalam cerita ini.