Bab Keluar Air

Darius merasa hidupnya nano-nano sejak berkenalan dengan Aurora. Ini adalah hal tergila yang pernah Darius lakukan sepanjang hidup. Memacari gadis kecil yang sebenarnya lebih pantas menjadi anaknya sendiri. Tapi, Darius tak bisa memungkiri bahwa sejak berpacaran dengan Aurora hidupnya menjadi lebih berwarna. Bagaimana cerita cinta mereka berjalan saat Darius yang dewasa, tenang, dan mapan. Bertemu dengan Aurora yang centil, cerewet, dan manja. Namun, bukan itu yang menjadi penghalang terbesar hubungan mereka. Yaitu kenyataan bahwa Darius adalah orang yang dibenci oleh Ayah Aurora. Apakah mereka bisa bersatu?

Aurora Hills marked the genesis of it all, where she was drugged, surrender her innocence to a stranger by night, stripped of power by morning and narrowly evade death grasp. six years later, Olivia Reynolds is back, perhaps fleeing from something and she is ready to mete out karma to those who wronged her, things are exactly as planned or so she thought. Till try throw Alexander kings, a filthy rich CEO, who happens to share an uncanny resemblance with her kids, and whom she is inexplicably drawn to, then suddenly it becomes a lot harder than expected. Will it unravel disastrously or could it lead to unexpected twist of fate? Will Olivia seek out her sweet perfect retribution or get caught up in an unexpected romance with Mr. CEO?

[Innocent Mermaid Meets Mafia Boss] Amelia, a captivating mermaid, has been entrusted with a mission: recovering Merland's long-lost treasure from the human world. Guided by the instructions from her enchanted pearl, her journey encounters an unexpected halt at the grand gates of a majestic villa. To her surprise, the only way to gain entry is by participating in an interview. Little does she realize, this interview is for the position of being the villa owner's SUGARBABY! Read on and be prepare to be swept away by the enchanting sparks that fly between these two unlikely individuals. Max: leaning in "You sure this is what you signed up for?" Amelia: lost in hero fantasies "Yep, here to save Merland and—" Max leans and kisses her. Amelia, catching air "Actually, scratch that. This isn't what I signed up for. Can I bail?" Max grinning: "Nuh-uh, princess. Way too late for that now!"

Three years ago, Camilla had a one-night stand that left her with more than just memories—a son, Carlos, whose father vanished into the night. Now, her carefully constructed life is thrown into chaos when her mother, Elena, introduces her new fiancé, Emilio—the same man Camilla thought she’d never see again. Worse, he has no idea Carlos is his son. Torn between her love for her mother and the undeniable connection she still feels for Emilio, Camilla is pushed into a dilemma. Emilio, caught between his loyalty to Elena and his desire to be with Camilla and Carlos, must make a life-altering decision. As their dark past seems to threaten their future, Camilla must decide—can she risk everything for love, or will the weight of their shared secrets tear them apart forever? Will Camilla and Emilio find their way back to each other, or will they let the tempest rocking their lives hinder them?

"That's okay baby. I won't be taking her away from you because you will be coming with us. Me, you, and Aria, together. A perfect family. What do you think about that?" Riccardo De Luca, popularly known for his ruthlessness and unforgiving spirit, has led the Italian Mafia for twelve good years now. He is feared and respected- either forcefully or willingly- by everyone including the Italian government. The title has been in his family line for...longer than he can even remember and all of a sudden his position is being threatened because he doesn't have an heir. Not under his watch though. He is going to keep this position no matter what it takes. with the mafia baby, Emilia Salvatore left Italy five years ago and vowed never to return again. She set up a life for she and her daughter in New York City. But what happens when Riccardo suddenly shows up at her door five years later demanding to be a part of not only his daughter’s life but also a part of Emilia’s life?

“You think you own me because of your mark?” Celine spits. Alaric cages her in, a dangerous smile on his lips. “No, little wolf. I own you because fate gave you to me.” Her chest heaves. “One day, you’ll regret ever touching me.” - - - - Celine never wanted to be chosen. Claimed and marked against her will, she’s locked in the Alpha’s breeding wing, his prisoner, his possession, his future heir-bearer. But Alaric Varkas didn’t expect the fire in her veins. She isn’t a fragile Omega. She’s power wrapped in defiance, and the more she resists, the more he burns for her. Hate. Desire. Bond. Nothing between them is clean, but everything is dangerous. And when her wolf awakens, her hidden bloodline threatens to tear his kingdom apart. Enemies circle, rebellion stirs, and Celine’s greatest secret becomes impossible to hide, she carries his child. A child both feared and hunted, one strong enough to unite packs or destroy them all. Now Celine must decide: escape and watch the world burn behind her, or face the mate who caged her and rewrite the destiny that chained them together.

"Sudahlah, biar aku saja yang menikah!" Saat mengucapkan kalimat itu, Katie tiba-tiba merasa lega. Seolah seluruh beban yang menekan dada akhirnya terlepas.Di telinganya, terdengar suara ayah dan ibunya yang kegirangan. "Katie, akhirnya kamu berpikir jernih. Calon suamimu itu memang dalam kondisi koma, tapi wajahnya sangat tampan. Meskipun sudah tertidur selama beberapa tahun, siapa tahu suatu saat nanti dia sadar? Lagi pula, dia akan mewarisi usaha keluarga ...." Selain orang tuanya sendiri, sepertinya tidak ada lagi orang tua di dunia ini yang menikahkan putrinya sendiri kepada orang koma dan malah merasa diuntungkan. Katie tersenyum pahit dan mencibir dirinya sendiri. "Tenang saja. Kalau aku sudah memutuskan untuk menikah, aku nggak akan menyesal. Aku juga nggak akan membiarkan anak angkat kesayangan kalian yang menggantikan posisiku di pelaminan."

Hindi akalain ni Serena na ang simpleng pagtanggi niya na sapilitang maikasal sa kuya ng kanyang best friend ang magiging daan pala para maungkat ang isang rebelasyon tungkol sa pagkatao niya. Iyon din ang naging simula ng isang napakalaking pagbabago sa buhay niya. Mula sa pagiging tagapagmana ng mga Choi ay natagpuan niya na lang ang sarili niya na nasa isang napakahirap na kalagayan. Mula sa naglalakihan at mga bonggang runway platform na nilalakaran niya suot ang iba't-ibang designer items ay naroon siya ngayon sa isang maliit na entabladong nasa gitna ng madilim na club— sumasayaw ng malaswang sayaw habang suot ang maliliit na piraso ng tela na kaunti na lang ay maglalantad na sa kaluluwa niya. Mula sa tingin ng paghanga at sigaw ng admirasyon mula sa mga umiidolo sa kanya ay nauwi siya sa pagsalo ng mga malalagkit na tingin at mahahalay na salita mula sa mga lalaking hindi niya kilala na pawang mga hayok sa laman. Ang magandang katawan na dati niyang iniingat-ingatan, ngayon ay naging parausan na lang ng kung sino man ang may kakayahang magluwal ng pinakamalaking halaga para sa isang gabing impiyerno sa loob ng VIP room ng club. Paanong ang simpleng paghahangad ng kabutihan niya para sa sarili ay naging sanhi ng pagbaliktad ng mundo niya at pagkawala sa kanya ng mga taong mahalaga sa buhay niya? Ngunit sa kabila ng hirap at walang katiyakan ay pinili niya pa ring mabuhay. Kahit alang-alang na lang sa isisilang niyang anak sa lalaking nakasama niya sa isang gabing impiyerno na iyon. Sa lalaking hindi niya man lang nakikilala...

"Urus bayi ini sebaik mungkin, kalau tidak aku akan menceraikan kamu." Sarah mematung, matanya mengikuti telunjuk Andra suaminya yang tertuju pada boks bayi. Kalau biasanya meminta tolong itu bernada rendah dan memohon tapi tidak Andra laki laki yang bergelar suaminya itu. Andra meminta Sarah mengurus bayi madunya dengan nada ancaman. Tidak cukup mengabaikan dan bersikap tidak adil kepada dirinya hampir satu tahun ini. Andra seakan tidak mempunyai perasaan memperlakukan Sarah sesuka hatinya. Sanggupkah dia. Jawaban tentu saja dirinya tidak sanggup. Mengurus bayi dari wanita yang menghancurkan dirinya bukan hal yang mudah bagi Sarah. Bagaimana pun melihat wajah bayi itu yang ada bayang bayang sikap Andra dan Gita sang madu akan selalu terlintas di kepalanya. Gita adalah wanita yang bersedia dinikahi berselang satu hari setelah Andra menikahi Sarah. Mereka hidup dalam satu atap. Satu suami dua istri. Yang bisa dikatakan jika suami istri yang sebenarnya adalah Andra dan Gita meskipun hanya menikah siri. Sedangkan Sarah sebagai istri sah di hadapan agama dan negara hanya sebagai pelengkap. Bukan pelengkap kebahagiaan adalah pelengkap sasaran penderitaan.

In a world where overpopulation is a problem, teenagers from troubled homes, picked by the government, are regressed to infants and toddlers, physically and mentally. In this novel, you follow the story of Alice who is signed up for the programme, not by the government but by her parents. Alice feels confused and betrayed, but all turns around when a lovely couple adopts her.