Another Word For Interest

They never warned; "you can get addicted to someone". —Marissa Times Killian's life had always been meticulously planned, destined to inherit the vast diamond fortune that his family had built over generations. He found himself being chased by the same girl, Marissa Times, who has always chased him since High School, undeniably Killian fell in love with Marissa. Unfortunately Love isn't an option in Killian's World as he finds himself engaged to Nicole, daughter of a tycoon family, who'd stop at nothing to get what they want. However Marissa Times is a girl who knows exactly what she wants, and that's Killian Lores, Nothing can keep her from her man.

On the fateful day my asthma struck, Lucas was with his first love, Ariana, blissfully unaware of the storm brewing on the horizon.  He clutched my life-saving medicine, a lifeline that would soon slip through his fingers.  As I lay trapped in the shadows, I witnessed his desperation, his frantic calls echoing in the void when he discovered the shocking news of my pregnancy.  In that moment, everything changed. From that day forward, he became the guardian at my grave, a silent testament to a love that transcended even death.

Arda is a normal human girl who dreams of settling down after school and raising children with a nice loving boy. Just when her dream starts to come true, she unexpectedly discovers that she is marked by the moon and fated to marry Gillow, a ruthless and dominant werewolf vampire, in fulfillment of a prophecy that concerns mankind. --------- EXCERPT --------- PS: If any male asks you out, tell him that you're already taken because, you belong to me and I will mate you at the right time. I am The Alpha you will soon get to know. Can she run away from her destiny?

After being betrayed by her sister and boyfriend, Barbara Calvin decided to nurse her wound and vow not to fall in love but then again, she had to attend a ball, the only option is renting a boyfriend. She ended up renting a cold-hearted CEO, whom she accidentally punched because he reminded her of her predicament. CEO Dante, who the city refers to as a woman hater, and his slogan is punishing any offender, even for the slightest thing they do to him. Will he reciprocate the love she had for him when she start falling in love with him even without knowing his true identity? After finding out the truth, will she still love him or move on with her life?

“I wasn’t expecting you. I didn’t think that we would end up together. The single most extraordinary thing I’ve ever done with my life is fall in love with you. I’ve never been seen so completely, loved so passionately, and protected so fiercely.” The day she got wrongfully accused of her father’s murder and sent to jail, Ava Marie Antonini lost everything that mattered most: her freedom, her innocence, her future, and Federico, the only man she ever loved. No one, not even Federico, believed in her innocence… After a few years in prison, Ava Marie turns free as part of a parole program. During a visit to the Royal palace, she meets the new ruler of Bartovia: His Royal Highness, Prince Federico Alberto Enrico di Altavilla e Portanova… Her ‘Fede’. Prince Federico once loved Ava Marie so passionately he would have chosen her over his kingdom. But she pushed him away. Now that she's been released from prison, he discovers that she may be innocent and that, while in prison, she gave birth to… their baby boy. He must choose between honor and duty. Prince Federico will claim his heir… but what about Ava Marie? With everything that happened, can Ava Marie still be his Princess? His most beloved half?

Paninumula: Pagkatapos ng limang taon na patago nilang kasal, hindi kailanman malapit sa kanya ang kanyang asawa sa harap ng iba. Hanggang sa isinama nito ang kanyang dalawang anak na lalaki at maging si Trixie Domingo para mag candle light dinner at makatanggap ng papuri mula sa pamilya ni Shania mula sa internet bago ito tuloyang mamaalam. Nang marinig niya ang kanyang anak na tinawag itong "Auntie Trixie" dahilan ng pagkaguho niya at pagkawalang interest nito sa asawa niya na kailanman ay hindi ito mahal maging ang kaniyang mga anak ay kinamumuhian siya. Naisipan na lamang ng Thessa na magpaka layo-layo at tanging paraan niya lamang ay mahalin ang sarili matapos ang pakikipag diborsyo sa asawa nito, at balikan ang dating maliit na negosyo sa Baranggay Payapa, doon ay nakakapag experimento siya ng mga halamang para sa mga may sakit , at mga halamang pang paganda. Matapos malaman na gusto niyang maghanap ng Tatay para sa anak niyang Babae , isang sayantipikong boss, isang financial tycoon , at isang nangungunang idolo sa isang aktibadong teleserye at lahat ng mga ito ay nag rekomenda at nagpakilala sa kanilang sarili. Para humingi lamang ng pabor. Kalaunan ang kanyang dating asawa ay biglang lumuhod at punong puno ito ng pagsisi sa mukha, "Thessa" mahal kita pwede ba tayong magpakasal muli? Ang tila bosses na puno ng pagsisi ng kanyang asawa. "Carlo" para alam lang alam mo sariwa pa saakin ang lahat ng nagyari mula ng ikaw ay nagloko! Maging ang mga anak nito ay nagmakaawa na rin na balikan sila: "Nay" ikaw ang kailangan namin. At si Thessa ay iwinagayway na lamang ang mga kamay, " Hindi!" Hindi ko na kaya pa.

Kehidupan pernikahan selama 4 bukan ke depan yang di jalani Nea menjadi mimpi buruk untuknya. Ia harus bersikap bak istri yang baik di depan semua orang, kecuali saat mereka berdua. Niko yang merupakan sahabat Nea, tentu saja terkejut dengan berita sahabatnya itu akan menikah. Di saat-saat seperti inilah ia menyadari bahwa selama ini Niko memiliki rasa untuk Nea, tetapi semuanya sudah terlambat. Setelah lamaran Nea baru mengetahui bahwa Aciel memiliki anak, bukan anak kandung melainkan anak dari almarhumah kakaknya yang meninggal tiga tahun yang lalu. Pada awalnya ia sangat sulit untuk dekat dengan anak Aciel, tetapi lama kelamaan mereka seperti ibu dan anak. Selain itu, ibu Aciel tidak menyukai kehadiran Nea. Ia cemburu setiap kali Nea berada di dekat putranya, padahal Nea adalah istrinya. Kecemburuan itulah membuat Nea selalu mendapat perlakuan tidak enak dari ibu mertuanya. Tidak sampai di situ, Nea harus hidup dengan berpura-pura menjadi istri Aciel. Inilah beban terbesar Nea.

“I hope you won't do anything to disappoint me. If not, I will tell you the consequences of your mistakes.” That was the warning Ryan Gonzalez gave Agnes on his first day at work. He is arrogant and cold, he possesses the most power and wealth in New York City. And Agnes unfortunately made fun of him and dragged him to bed. She woke up and was scared so she ran away, but then fate forced her to approach Ryan at all costs. Will he remember who she is after a few months? Was his distaste a manifestation of his silent revenge on her?

Upang matakasan ang isang arrange marriage, ginawa ni Zea ang lahat para lamang hindi maipakasal sa taong ni sa hinagap ay hindi niya nakilala at mas lalong hindi niya mahal. Nang magawang makatakas ay nag tungo siya sa hindi pamilyar na lugar na sa tingin niya ay hindi siya mahahanap ng kanyang lolo. Natagpuan niya ang isang napakalaking gate kung saan sa malayuan ay ang mala-haciendang tahanan. Dala ng kakuryosohan ay sinubukan niyang pumasok at lumibot sa lugar na pinagsisihan niya dahil sa lalaking walang habas na hinila siya papasok ng hacienda at basta na lamang siyang ginawang katulong. Dahil walang sapat na pera at bahay na matitirhan ay wala siyang magagawa kung hindi sapilitang tanggapin ang naging kapalaran. Ang dating magarang buhay niya ay magbabago. Ayos lang kung ang kapalit naman nito ay makatakas siya sa bagay na ayaw niya. Akala niya ay nagawa na niyang makatakas kahit pansamantala ngunit hindi naman niya inakala na yun pa pala ang maglalapit sa kanya sa isang bagay na pilit niyang iniiwasan.

"Rule 1! I don't want to see your filthy hands on my kids, make sure you are clean before touching them." "Rule Two! I don't want you close to me. People like you are nothing but gold diggers." Those were the rules Lucas Maxwell, the renowned billionaire gave to Scarlett Barnes before she was finally accepted into the big mansion as a nanny. She had long dreamed of a high-paying job to foot her bills, and she finally got one. Without considering the terror she would face from Lucas, being the father of the kids she bonded with. Scarlett thought it was the beginning of a new life, without realizing it was another phase of woes for her. Fortunately, an opportunity came and she got into a contract marriage with Lucas, she gradually falls in love with him, but then secrets are revealed. Would she be able to stick with Lucas even after discovering his secrets? What happens when she herself discovers her true identity?