Althea The Battered Wife

Sa batang edad ay napilitang magpakasal si Raven Santana sa nag-iisang tagapagmana ng Go Prime Holdings na si Caleb Go. Pero pagkatapos niyang ipanganak ang kamnbal nilang anak, hindi pa rin naging maganda ang kanilang pagsasama. Hindi siya tinratong asawa ng lalaki. Hanggang sa dumating sa punto na napuno na si Raven at nakipaghiwalay na sa asawa. Maraming nagtaka sa ginawa niya. Sabi nila ay para siyang nagtampo sa bigas, pinakawalan ang isang napakagandang pagkakataon. Pero paano kung ang wakas pala ng pagsasama nila ni Caleb ay ang magiging simula ng panibagong kuwento ng buhay ni Raven? At sa kuwentong iyon, siya naman ang bida.

Nang mamatay ang ama ni Maureen, halos gumuho ang mundo niya. Naiwan siyang mag-isa, at kasabay nito ay ang milyong-milyong utang na hindi kayang bayaran ng kanilang bahay o negosyo. Ang madrasta niyang ubod ng sama, na tila kamag-anak ni Lucifer, ay sinisi siya sa lahat ng kamalasan. Pinagbantaan pa siya nito na kung hindi makakapangasawa ng mayaman ay papalayasin siya nito, na ikinatakot niya, dahil wala na siyang ibang matatakbuhan. Parang pinagsakluban siya ng langit ng matanggal pa siya sa trabaho. Pero biglang nagbago ang lahat nang ipatawag siya ng boss niyang ubod ng lamig. Inalok siya ng kasal. “Marry me, I'll pay your debt and I'll introduce you to my family to be able to receive my heritage from them. Just contract marriage, no feelings involved, let's call it business.” Dalawa lang ang pagpipilian ni Maureen: maging palaboy o tanggapin ang alok. “Deal,” sagot niya. Kahit tatlong taon siyang magtitiis sa pagiging asawa ng boss niyang cold-hearted. Sa unang buwan ng pagiging mag‑asawa nila sa papel ay naging madali kay Maureen. Naging sekretarya siya ng boss niya at magkasama sila sa iisang bahay. Wala silang pakialaman pagdating sa trabaho; madali lang para sa kanya magpanggap bilang asawa. Ngunit habang patagal nang patagal ang relasyon nila, nagsimula nang magbago ang nararamdaman nila sa isa't-isa. Nagsimula na ring mag‑alala ang lalaki kay Maureen. Si Maureen ang naging dahilan kung bakit nagbago at lumambot ang naninigas nitong puso. Dumating na nga sa punto na matatapos na ang kontrata, ngunit hindi ang pagmamahal ni Maureen para sa boss niya. Nagdadalawang‑isip pa siya kung tatanggapin na ba niya sa kanyang sarili na ang boss niyang nyebe ay mahal niya na o tatapusin niya na lang ang kontrata at magsisimulang mamuhay muli na walang boss na nyebe sa kanyang buhay.

Behind the gates of their luxurious mansion, Aurora “Rory” Wynter, appears to have it all: a handsome husband, a beautiful home, and a perfect facade. But when the doors are closed, Rory's world begins to unravel. Her husband's multiple love affairs threaten to destroy her marriage and her sense of self-worth. Will Rory find the strength to break free from her gilded cage, or will she remain forever trapped in her role as the perfect trophy wife?

Gail thought everything is perfect after marrying the love of her life, Rome Sullivan. But things didn't go as planned after her mother-in-law sabotaged their marriage until they ended up seperated. She was accused of having an affair with another guy after Rome found out that he's infertile—as what his mon told him. He casted out Gail and her soon to be born baby during the day of their Gender Reveal Party. Years have passed, Gail came back after her daughter had an illness. She didn't have a choice but to stay in her side and find for a job. Gail didn't expect that she would become the secretary of Nile Corporation, which turned out that his boss is her ex-husband, Rome.

Never in her wildest dream did Mishka imagine that her life would be turned upside down as soon as she step into London. “Marry my grandson!” Grandpa Leo’s demand threw her off guard. Marriage was not part of her plan, yet she accepted the offer to marry the hottest eligible bachelor in London, leaving her dreams behind. Christian had everything pictured ahead of time. He planned to propose to his girlfriend right after claiming the position of CEO in the Knight Group, but a woman crashed all his plans. “If you want to take over the position of CEO in Knight Group, then you must marry the girl I have chosen for you!” Grandpa Leo’s firm decision put his future at stake, but Christian quickly came up with a plan. “I want you to sign these papers!” Christian demanded in his deep domineering voice, forwarding the file toward Mishka. “What is this?” She narrowed her eyes, taking the file. “Read and I’ll explain everything,” Christian answered. His cold eyes stared at her, and as soon as Mishka opened the file, her face lost all color reading the bold letters. "CONTRACT MARRIAGE" Will she give into Christian's demand or her masterstroke will change the dynamics of the trap he set for her? What will happen when Christian and Mishka's entirely different world would crash? Will love finds its way through the web of lies, deception, and mysteries? Let’s find out in the story! COPYRIGHT ©️ 2020 AUTHOR ANIKA ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

[18+] This story may contain mature themes such as profanity, drugs, violence, and sexual nature. Read at your own risk. *** Reiana Avy also known as Revy is the best at what she does when it comes to investigating a case of strange murdersㅡbut also the best at giving her superior a lot of trouble because she always does things by herself. One night, she infiltrates a shady nightclub to investigate her sister’s death and let herself get drugged. Soon, she woke up just to find herself in a theatre: what lies before her is an underground auction and she’s being presented as one of the goods. To her horror, the highest bidder is none other than the famous masked man; Crimsonㅡone of the world of crime’s most dangerous men. Revy expects to be killed or mistreated after being sold but for some strange reason, she’s taken to a penthouse where Crimson reveals his identity and proposes a deal to her that led to a contractual marriage.

Acceptance. Iyan lang ang tanging gusto matanggap ni Leila mula sa totoo niyang pamilya. Pero ano nga ba ang kaya niyang gawin para matanggap siya? What if... she become Substitute Wife?

“Mommy, love mo ba si daddy?” Napangiti si Zylah Almendras sa tanong na iyon ng pitong taong gulang na anak—si Jaxon. Sa isang dekadang pagsasama nila ni Bryce ay masaya sila lalo na at may isang anak silang bumubuo sa kanila. Kontento siya sa buhay bilang hands-on mom sa anak at mabuting may bahay sa asawa. “Oo naman, s’yempre,” tugon niya sa tanong ng anak at masuyong nginitian ito. “Pero si daddy love ka rin ba?” “Oo naman. Love din s’yempre ni daddy si mommy.” “Eh, bakit mas masaya si daddy kapag kasama—” Tunog mula sa tablet ni Jaxon ang pumutol sa sasabihin pa sana nito. Binalewala na nito kasunod ang ina at nakangiti na sa kung anong tinitingnan sa tablet. “Mommy?” Balik atensyon nito sa ina. “Hmm?” "Kailan kayo maghihiwalay ni daddy?” *************** Iyon ang simula ng lahat. Pagdududa. Pagtataksil. Pagkukunwari. Pagtitiis. Pero hanggang saan ang kayang tiisin ni Zylah? Hanggang saan kung hindi lang ang asawa ang inaagaw sa kaniya kung hindi pati ang anak?

As soon as I saw her, I knew I had to have her. I thought this Vegas fundraiser was going to be boring—another obligation to keep the family business alive. Wrong. I don’t remember a thing about the night we spent together, other than how good she felt against me, like she was made for me. We woke up the next morning with more than we bargained for—wedding rings. Too bad I don’t believe in true love. I’d feel bad about it, but she’s got a strong opinion of me too. I’m a perpetual bachelor from her perspective. Great. Crazy enough, this could work out for both of us. I need someone to keep my traditional Greek family from nagging me about settling down, and she could use some cash for reasons she doesn’t want to share. I know a good deal when I see one. And if she wants to end up in my bed all over again, all the better…

Apat na taon ang nakalipas magmula noong ikasal si Eris Vanya Geisler kay Blaze Martell nang malaman niyang nakabuntis ito ng iba. Lumuhod pa siya sa harap ng asawa nang sabihin nito na makikipag-divorce na sa kanya, pero walang silbi lang iyon dahil buo na ang desisyon ni Blaze na makipaghiwalay. To make matters worse, napag-alaman din ni Eris na buntis din siya at nang balakin niyang ipaalam kay Blaze ang tungkol dito, isang litrato niya na hubo't hubad kasama ang lalaking hindi kilala, ang kumakalat. Tinakwil siya ng sarili niyang pamilya at pinagtangkaan pa ng father-in-law niya na patayin siya dahilan ng pagkaka-aksidente niya at mawala ang anak sa sinapupunan. Akala ng lahat ay namatay siya sa aksidente, ngunit ang hindi alam nila alam ay buhay pa ito. Lumipas ang ilang taon, at sa kanyang pagbabalik, sisiguraduhin niyang magbabayad ang dapat na magbayad.