Caleb Ex Machina

Hindi makapaniwala si Octavia na sa ilang taong pagsasama nila ng kan’yang asawa na si Lincoln Grey Griffin ay magagawa pa siya nitong saktan at hiwalayan mismo sa kanilang third wedding anniversary. Halos gumuho ang kan’yang mundo nang malaman pa niya ang rason at totoo— “May mahal na akong iba, Octavia at si Dianna iyon. Ilang taon na tayong nagsasama ngunit hindi mo pa rin ako mabigyan ng anak. Sorry, but let’s have a divorce… I love her, Octavia. I love my secretary.” Iyan ang eksaktong sinabi ni Lincoln sa kan’ya at iniwan na lamang siya basta-basta. Ginawa niya ang lahat para maayos ang kanilang sitwasyon, halos lumuhod siya at magmakaawa sa lalaki ngunit hindi man lang ito naawa. Wala nang mas hihigit pa sa sakit nang malaman din niyang buntis ang sekretarya nito at sa araw ding iyon hindi niya inaasahang buntis siya ng anim na buwan.

I was pinned against the wall, his handsome face getting closer and closer to me. I focused my attention on his grey eyes, which were cold and menacing. I gasped when he tightened his grip on my hands above my head. His intimidating demeanor was undoubtedly frightening. But I was not ready to give in. I squirmed and grunted out, “Let me go.” “You are not allowed to tell me what I should do,” he hissed dangerously. “I do as I please,” he hissed threateningly. "And this... you and I. I'll decide whether or not to leave you." ----------------- Molly Sanders, an ambitious and independent woman, had been in love with Lance since she was a child. She had always wanted to be his wife, but Lance had never shown any interest in her. Molly was overjoyed when the elders of the family arranged their marriage and assumed Lance would start liking her soon. Everything began to fall apart when she realized he only had one woman in his heart. She was devastated and sought a divorce. When they finally parted ways, Lance approached her and asked her to return to him. Molly, who was already tired of his arrogance and domineering attitude, didn’t want to keep in touch with him. But how could she ignore him when he was so determined to reclaim her? Could Molly ever forgive him for his past actions and take him back? Or will they stay apart forever?

June Rivera was divorced by her husband after three years of marriage because he wanted to be with her sister who was pregnant for him. Kicked to the curb with a divorce and rejected by her parents,she struggles to make ends meet and get a job until she saves Luis Ambrose from an accident - the only child of Rafael Ambrose, a widowed man and the CEO of Ambrose Corporation. When little Luis asks to have her as a nanny, and Rafael's mother pressures him to get married, they draw a contract. To be Luis's nanny and his fake wife for one year in exchange for 50 million dollars!

"I will give you an interest of one million dollars once we regain our lost glory," Nelly promised. "Really? Are you the only one who doesn't know my net worth?" Ivan questioned. "Fine. What do you want, Ivan?" "Marry me." Nelly Stratford was forced to approach her sworn enemy, the proud Ivan Landers, to beg for money. Their family business was dwindling and her father was in a coma. The money to foot the hospital bill was not in sight. Left with no other option, she accepts his marriage proposal.  Nelly spent the next one year proving her worth. She did everything to please Ivan because she had fallen in love with him but his heart was far away. He only loved a certain girl who saved his life seven years ago. Ivan told her to her face that he would never love her.   Two weeks later, he came back to the house he shared with her. He saw the divorce papers she left him alongside the ring he gave the girl who saved him seven years ago. Pain and regret burst out in his chest, but this time, he couldn't find her anywhere. When she returns, its not for love this time, but for vengeance. Will she succeed or will she let her love for Ivan take the upper hand?

"Have you ever loved me?" Lilian's voice barely rose above a whisper. "Never." … Lilian Stephan had always loved Marcus Damon, it was love at first sight and she tried all her possible best to make sure that she gets married to Marcus. She sacrificed everything just to be with him to become his wife. Even after getting married to him he never for once showed her any love or even care about her. But she did not really mind and she just kept hoping that he would return back to her side. But she was given a divorce paper instead. She found out that she had always been a substitute for someone else. Lilian gathered her courage and left. She returned five years later with a baby that looked so much like Marcus.

"You can give everything to a man—your time, your love, your life—but if you’re not the woman he wants, none of it matters." I wish I had known that before. Almost ten years of marriage. And now here he is — ready to leave me, take my son, and marry my sister. And worse? He’s making the world believe I’ve gone mad. Seven years. Seven years of sacrificing. Of putting him first, of trying to be the wife he said he needed. And now? I’m locked away, labeled crazy. The whole of Atlanta is praying for me. Because they all think I’ve broken down. That I’m sick. And that lie? It’s his. My sisters’. My parents’. My best friends’. Even my sons’. Yes — the boy I raised like mine. He made a video. Said I fell down the stairs, and that’s what triggered all this. It’s viral now. But it's not the entire truth; it’s just the story they needed. I gave them everything. Held this family together. Played every role — wife, mother, daughter, friend. I was everything… well, everything until she came back. Now that their perfect girl is home, I’m just in the way. And the best way to erase me? Label me unstable. Even my son wants her to be his mom. My husband? He says I was never the one. The truth is, they never really wanted me. Well, not until…

Status married tidak cukup untuk membuat seorang Ellard bisa meninggalkan sang kekasih. Wanita yang ia kencani selama dua tahun, tak akan pernah bisa digantikan termasuk Alura istrinya. Bella Nayaka seperti menawarkan dunia yang lebih indah. Sikap dan tingkah lakunya tidak pernah bisa membuat Ellard berpaling. Meski tidak mampu mengikat Bella dalam ikatan pernikahan, Ellard masih tetap bersyukur setidaknya cinta wanita itu tetap untuknya. Mereka kerap bertemu tanpa sepengetahuan Alura. Entah bisa disebut sebagai perselingkuhan atau bukan. Tapi perlu diketahui, hubungan ini memang sudah ada jauh sebelum Ellard mengenal Alura.

Harper planned to announce the news that she was pregnant on the anniversary. While she was hiding the test report, she found a necklace in Ethan’s study and assumed that it might be the gift Ethan prepared for her. She put it on. Ethan came back later with flowers and a box. His face dropped when he saw Harper wearing the necklace and asked her to take it down immediately. He acted so strangely as he took the necklace from her. For the first time in her life, she doubted her husband's love and she had to find out who the other woman was. Find out what happens when Ethan brings the other woman home, will she walk away or win back her husband's love?

Alexandra perfect life crumbles when she catches her husband, Asher, cheating on her with her best friend, Theresa. Tagged as being barren and discarded, she later learns she’s pregnant—but Asher refuses to believe her. Seeking refuge with her parents, she faces heartbreak when her baby dies. Years later, Alexandra rebuilds her life, unknowingly falling for Asher’s rival. When shocking truths surface—her child is alive and raised by Theresa—she must fight against betrayal, deception, and her father’s ruthless schemes. Alexandra is determined to reclaim her stolen child, her legacy, and the life she was initially meant to have.

Tidak adakah nasib yang lebih tragis dariku? Dia—dia menceraikan aku saat aku tengah mengandung anaknya. Saat kami belum sempat merayakan kehadiran buah hati kami. Tapi, malam itu dia menerobos masuk dalam flat dan menciumku. Sialnya! Aku tidak menolak sentuhan itu. I kiss him back. "Bibirmu selalu menjadi candu bagiku." Ia menatapku penuh gairah. Sambil memegang bibirku. Aku hanya menatapnya polos. Sebelum punggung Bryce menjauh dan aku hanya mampu mengepalkan tanganku. (Baca kisah orang tuanya di : Guten Tag Mommy) Written : Rose Marberry