Chapter 24 The Catcher In The Rye

Book 1: One night. One mistake. One man I should have never touched. I lived in my sister’s shadow all my life, the overlooked daughter, the forgotten fiancée. Then she came home… with the man who once promised me forever. I didn’t know he was hers now. I didn’t plan to sleep with her ex. But the truth always finds its way out, along with the secret I’m carrying. He was mine first. Now he belongs to her… And I might be having my sister's ex's his baby. ********************************************** Book 2: Random Wetness (Started from Chapter 129): Blurb: What would you do if, in the middle of a wild party, just trying to dance your heartbreak away over a colleague you secretly crave, then a stranger grabbed you from behind, bent you over so fast and started fucking. Just when you wanted to raise your voice, you started enjoying the pleasure….you leaving you too weak to stand? Yeah. That happened to me. Crushing on the dangerously handsome Kaelon Draven, who doesn’t even know I exist, has driven me to some very reckless choices: Like hiring a smug love doctor to cure my obsession. Like disguising myself as a man just to land a job in his company. Now the same stranger from that night keeps showing up… touching me like he owns me… making me feel things I shouldn’t. Things that burn. Things that terrify me. Oh, and did I mention my new boss? Yeah, we hate each other. At least, that’s what we keep telling ourselves. Will something crazy happen between us

He is supposed to be my best friend—at least I have been seeing him as one—doing a lot of things with him together. We go to school together, share the same hobbies, and love the same sports. He is my day one, my buddy. Up until after the summer vacation when we started a new life in the same college as freshmen. That is when I discover that I have developed a soft spot for him, which accounts for the way I missed him during the summer vacation. I have never missed Liam like that. I mean, I do miss him but not compared to last summer. I wanted him around me and his image occupied my mind's eye. Starting college with a crush on my best friend is not an ideal way to begin the academic year. No matter how I try to suppress it by going on dates and accepting relationship proposals from guys, instead of it going away, it doubles. Worse still, he sees me as his buddy. He has never looked at me the way he looks at other girls. I know I am a bit of a tomboy. My other friends tell me that my dress sense is a bit masculine. I try changing my fashion sense but to no avail. Sadly, all I am to Liam is his day one bestie and buddy. I do not want to tell him about the feelings I have because I do not want to put our friendship in jeopardy. I had already given up hope Until the dare at one of my other friend's parties _ Evie. The dare for Liam to kiss me. The kiss opens another chapter; I would never have believed in my entire life to be possible—Liam actually likes me!

As a werewolf who grew up as a rogue, Katia did not follow any rules, nor even know what the law was. She doesn't even know that her mate exists. So when she unexpectedly met the other half of her soul, Alpha Reui, the alpha of the Exodus pack, Katia was baffled and shocked. She was given the option of attending a werewolf university or becoming fully mated with the alpha and bearing his pup. Katia, who was always impulsive and naive, thought that attending the school would get her away from the alpha's eyes and possessiveness. Or so she thought. For 6 years, Alpha Reui patiently waited for his mate since he had shifted. He was loyal and untouched for her. So to let her go easily is the last thing he'd do. And Katia knew she couldn't do anything to stop him from his craziness, so she just let him be. Unsure of her new life as a student of the strange school for werewolves, Katia was left with no choice but to ask the alpha's help, much to the latter's delight. Katia never thought things would turn pretty much contrary to what she expected it to be. She was a rogue, unwanted, and a monster. She has no family at all. Or that's what she thought. As she unravels the secrets and mysteries of her forgotten past, Katia soon realizes that she is nothing like what people describe her to be. As she flipped through the folded chapter of her life, Katia didn't expect to find love and light in the midst of her dark, chaotic life. And for the very first time, Katia started trusting someone to take care of her heart. But... Was it really worth it? Was it really worth the risk?

Hutang budi keluarganya yang begitu banyak harus Rena tebus dengan sebuah pernikahan, dia terpaksa menerima pinangan dari anak pimpinan tempat bapaknya bekerja demi kelanjutan hidup dan jaminan kesehatan kedua orang tuanya diusia senja. Rena yang kala itu baru berusia 24 tahun harus menikah dengan Noah yang terpaut sepuluh tahun diatasnya, terlebih lagi Noah adalah seorang duda tanpa anak, istri pertama Noah meninggal dunia satu bulan setelah mereka menikah dan itu membuat Noah goyah menjelang kenaikan jabatannya, dia butuh seorang pendamping yang bisa menegakkan wibawanya. Dan pernikahan itu berjalan dengan lancar, Rena kira menikah dengan duda akan seindah seperti kisah yang dia dengarkan di kampus dan tempat magangnya, ternyata tidak. Banyak hal yang harus dia imbangkan dengan Noah, sering terjadi perdebatan diantara keduanya sampai-sampai mereka tidak bertegur sapa, ditambah lagi dia harus menghadapi Noah yang masih terjebak masa lalu, membandingkan Rena dengan mantan istrinya yang telah tiada, dalam semua urusan termasuk ranjang. Awalnya Noah tidak terlalu menuntut banyak padanya, berkata akan menjalani rumah tangga ini bertahap dimulai dari teman, dan semua itu hanya angin bagi Rena, dia harus melayani suaminya meskipun hatinya belum cinta dan tidak jelas Noah sudah mencintainya atau tidak. Lelah, sempat terbesit dibenak Rena, ingin dia pergi dari Noah dengan semua ketidak jelasannya itu. Namun, hatinya sudah jatuh cinta, dia terpenjara dalam perasaannya, begitu juga dengan Noah. Akankah mereka mengakui perasaan itu dan memulai semuanya dari awal? Cover by Canva RienRini

She was a drug he couldn’t live without. He was her mate, handpicked by the Moon Goddess. But even then, they couldn’t live in peace. Kieth Williams, infamous for his cutthroat tactics, had it all: looks, money, girls, and power. Anything he wanted would always be in his grasp. For him, Amelia Lockhart, a ferocious and ruthless soul, bowed her head, swallowed her pride, and retracted her sharp claws. But what did she get in return? News of his engagement to someone else? One piece of truth and the hope for a bright future and a loving home became nothing but a mere fantasy. Starting anew, she steeled her heart and decided to leave her unfaithful mate behind, disappearing without a trace. Kieth, who thought a mere contract could bind her to his side forever, was flabbergasted! She was his golden canary! How could he let her go? Her absence made him desperate, hurting him more than he had imagined. He frantically started looking for her, only to realize that there was more to the seemingly ordinary Amelia Lockhart than what met the eyes. ......... Kieth's POV: She is not...she couldn't be! How can she be a werewolf? They only exist in stories! Even if she is, then why is she so huge? And why is everyone bowing to her? Amelia's POV: I must have been blind to even give this man a chance! I am the majestic and dominant Female Alpha! I don't need any mate! Especially one so fickle and unfaithful! ………. Note: Curious about the story? Craving more chapters? Then, unlock bonus chapters! How? For every unique review (one review per person), I will release 1 bonus chapter. For every 10 gems, I will release 1 bonus chapter! Don’t forget to bless this story with the gems!

Sinopsis Singkat: Alvaro Raditya, pewaris tunggal keluarga konglomerat Raditya Group, merasa hidupnya kosong meski bergelimang harta. Dalam sebuah perjalanan pribadi mencari makna hidup, ia memutuskan menyamar menjadi orang biasa bernama “Raka”, hidup sederhana di lingkungan kelas bawah. Di sana, ia bertemu Nayla, seorang wanita muda yang bekerja sebagai wanita penghibur demi melunasi utang keluarganya dan menyelamatkan adik-adiknya dari keterpurukan. Alvaro—sebagai Raka—jatuh cinta pada kepribadian Nayla yang kuat dan berhati mulia meski hidup di dunia gelap. Tanpa membuka identitas aslinya, Raka berjuang mengangkat Nayla dari kehidupan kelamnya—melalui pendidikan, pekerjaan baru, dan dukungan moril. Tapi ketika masa lalu Nayla terkuak dan rahasia Raka hampir terbongkar, keduanya dihadapkan pada pilihan sulit: bertahan demi cinta atau menyerah pada realita. ⸻ Daftar Isi Sementara (Rencana 24 Bab) 1. Hidup di Balik Jas Armani 2. Langkah Pertama Menuju Dunia Gelap 3. Namaku Raka, Bukan Alvaro 4. Perkenalan di Tengah Malam 5. Secangkir Kopi dan Luka Lama 6. Nayla, Wanita yang Tak Patah 7. Hati yang Terpikat Diam-Diam 8. Ketika Harapan Mulai Muncul 9. Raka Mulai Terluka 10. Bisikan Masa Lalu 11. Titik Balik: Nayla dan Pendidikan 12. Jejak Luka dan Cinta yang Tumbuh 13. Keluarga yang Kembali Menuntut 14. Raka Hampir Ketahuan 15. Cemburu, Cinta, dan Kebohongan 16. Badai Sebelum Kepastian 17. Ayah Nayla: Dosa yang Tak Bisa Ditebus 18. Nayla Pergi Tanpa Pesan 19. Kebenaran Terungkap 20. Di Ujung Harapan 21. Kembali dari Pelarian 22. Cinta yang Tak Butuh Nama 23. Pernikahan yang Diuji Dunia 24. Bahagia Bukan Karena Kaya, Tapi Karena Cinta ⸻

I don't want you to be just my secretary! I want All of YOU! Your time, mind, body and soul. I own you whether you like it or not! Kung di ka madaan sa santong dasalan, sa santong paspasan kita kukuhanin. -Boss L. NBSB ako, meaning-NO BOYFRIEND SINCE BIRTH! Gusto ko Yung paninindigan na 1 man-woman ako, yun bang sya ang first bf ko tapos sya na din Yung last. Sabihan nyo na ako ng old school, manang, at kung ano pa.. Pero 24 years ko na iniingatan ang pagka-birhen ko no! Pero Lord, sobrang gwapo ng boss ko-makalaglag panty nga daw Kung I-describe ng karamihan, marami ng nag sasabi maswerte daw ako at ako ang sekretarya ni Boss L . Kung alam lang nila! Sobrang sungit ni boss L , kailangan lahat ng isasagot ko YES BOSS! Tapos palagi na lang akong pinapagalitan, 'yon bang parang wala na akong naging tama na ginawa sa mata nya?! Bilang sekretarya ni boss L, kailangan perfect ka! Gusto ko na mag-RESIGN! Kaso paano? Lord ang laki ng sahod, bilang bread winner ng pamilya kelangan ko mag tiis! 'Di ako pwede basta-nasta mag-RESIGN na lang kasi ayaw ko na at 'di ko na kaya ang trabaho. May responsibilidad ako. Buti na lang nandyan sila Karen at Adryan, ang mabubuti kong kaibigan, sandalan sa mga oras na bugnot ako sa napaka bait pero gwapo naman naming boss! Pero bakit ganto minsan feeling ko may iba sa boss ko, parang may something. Pero di ko maintindihan, may gusto sya na 'di ko alam kung handa ko ba Ibigay sa kanya...

Synopsis Fiery Eilliesh Perin, a 20 year old woman was impregnated by her fling. At dahil hindi naman siya mayaman, bukod pa roon ay wala rin siyang pangtustos dito kung bubuhayin niya ang bata. Ulilang lubos, kaya naman buong pag sisisi niya nang malamang buntis siya. Iyon nga lang, ayaw iyon tanggapin ng Ama nito nang sabihin niya ang tungkol sa anak, dahilan upang mamroblema siya kung papaanong gagawin na pamumuhay lalo na't isang libo na lamang ang pera na natitira sa kanya. An idea came into her mind. Bakit hindi na lang kaya siya humanap ng Sugar Daddy, tutal ay uso naman daw. Sa tingin naman niya ay kaya raw niya ang pakikipag entertain ng matatanda, basta ba ay malaki ang pera na ibibigay. Iyon ang nasa isip niya habang tinatahak ang daan patungo sa malapit na Bar ng University na pinapasukan. Unexpectedly, she had a sudden strange encounter with a 24 year old businessman. Ang akala niyang ikapapahamak niya ay kasalungat ang nangyari. The man kissed her senselessly as soon as he met her. Kahit pa hindi niya kilala ang lalaki, at kahit pa nagulat siya sa nangyari, hindi iyon naging hadlang upang hindi ito gantihan ng halik pabalik. And that was when a light bulb appeared above her head. Tutal naman ay mayaman, mukhang fuck boy dahil nanghahalik bigla, bakit hindi na lang niya pikutin upang matulungan siya sa batang dinadala niya? And that was when she pretended that the baby inside her womb was Jacques Yttrium Sylvester's son. Pilit niyang pinaniwalang kanya ang batang dinadala, hanggang sa tanggapin sila nito at kupkupin. Until Yttrium fell inlove with her and with the baby inside her.

He is close yet so far! He was right, he is not mine. How can he be when he is going to marry her in a few minutes ? Why did it felt like we were meant to be ? Why wasn't I able to stop myself from loving him ? Why is it paining so much ?! My heart is tearing apart and he is not even fazed by my tears. What an irony ?! The man who wiped my worries, my tears away is the reason for my heartache now. Why can't he love me back ? Why ? “It’s okay. He is not meant to be yours. What's yours will find you. My brother doesn't deserve you. Don't waste your precious tears on him. Allah knows everything. . Trust him.” his sister and my cousin whispers passing a sad smile. It's time for his marriage. Asmara had given her consent, now it's his turn to accept her, his wife. “Mir Mustafa Ahwaan son of Aqib Ahwaan, do you accept Asmara Ahmed daughter of Yousuf Ahmed as your wife ?” he looked up, his dark brown orbs clashed with mine. There was some uncertainty and sadness looming inside them, just like mine. I pleaded him to say no, but looked like he won’t falter from his decision. Looking into my eyes he replied, ‘I do’, three times, taking her as his wife. He accepted her as his, but his gaze is not faltering from my face. He took his decision and now it's my turn. I will go from here and free myself from pain. I smiled at him as a treacherous tear leaked out of my eye but I quickly wiped it and stood up to leave. It's not over for Maria Ahwaan. It's just the beginning of new chapter in my life!

Wanita mana yang tidak senang jika dirinya terlihat cantik, menarik dan disukai banyak orang terutaman lawan jenis. Tapi bagaimana jika cantik, menarik dan disukai banyak orang itu terjadi secara mendadak. Tanpa melakukan perawatan khusus, tanpa operasi plastik dan tanpa melakukan ritual mistis sejenisnya. Firda mengalamaninya. Dia bahkan sama sekali tidak tahu dan tidak mengerti mengapa semua orang menganggapnya mendadak sangat cantik, menarik dan menggairahkan bagai bidadari yang terlempar dari khayangan. Namun Yudis, suami Firda yang sejak dulu tidak pernah mencintai istrinya, sama sekali tidak terpengaruh. Firda yang mendadak cantik mendapat banyak ujian dan godaan terutama dari para lelaki yang mulai tergila gila pada dirinya. Tak sedikit yang berbuat nekad hingga mengancam keselamatan jiwa raga Firda. Sebagai seorang wanita, Firda berusaha menghindari semua godaan dan ancaman yang datang silih berganti dari para lelaki hidung belang itu. Dia tetap setia pada Yudis yang ternyata masih belum bisa move on dari mantan istri pertamanya. Bagaimana Firda bisa bertahan dari segala godaan para lelaki yang sangat menggirurkan? Bagaimana pula dia bisa menghindar dari segala ancaman dan serangan yang datang bertubi-tubi? Benarkah ada lelaki misterius yang selalu melindunginya? Lalu siapa sebenarnya lelaki misterius DI BELAKANG SUAMI itu? Ini bukan cerita horor, tapi kisah romantis yang bisa membuat siapapun baper, berdebar dan penasaran berkepanjangan. Sesekali akan juga melewati lembah yang bisa membuat siapapun mendadak panas dingin. Jangan lupa berikan like, vote dan komentar dalam setiap chapter yang sudah dibacanya.