Chi-chi Hair Down

Rachel Lloyd had been by William Lewis' side since she was eighteen. One day, after an accident, she finally regained her hearing, which she had previously lost while saving his life. She couldn't wait to share the good news with him. But when she arrived, she found him holding his first love in his arms and whispering sweet nothings to her. William always knew Rachel loved him deeply—to the point she would give her life for him. She never got angry and never asked for much. But this time, instead of quietly staying by his side, she simply signed a non-disclosure agreement. And when the time came, she completely disappeared from his world. When William first heard that Rachel had vanished, he laughed it off. "She'll be back within a week." But a week passed. Then, a month. Then, three months. And still, Rachel didn't return. Now, as panic set in, William searched for her like a madman. For the first time in his proud, arrogant life, he humbled himself and begged, "Rachel, stop this. It's been long enough." Later, he added, "Come home. I'll give you whatever you want." And finally, he said, "If I were dying… would you at least come say goodbye?" When they met again, he was on his knees. His eyes were red-rimmed as he held out a teacup. "Please have some tea... Aunt Rachel."

The new intern always claimed to have the company’s best interests at heart, but her actions told a different story. To cut costs, she secretly swapped the two-thousand-dollar gift basket I had prepared for a client with a knockoff version she bought online for just two dollars, shipping included. During a critical overtime session, she turned off the power to save on electricity. Then, she boldly suggested canceling the company’s annual holiday leave. With a self-righteous expression, she declared, “The company doesn’t support freeloaders. I believe the holiday season is the perfect time to boost sales. I propose everyone work unpaid overtime and dedicate themselves selflessly to the company!” While the employees grumbled in frustration, I stepped up to refute her absurd suggestion and spoke out on behalf of the team. But instead of backing down, she accused me of embezzlement in front of everyone and recommended to the boss that I be fired. The shocking part? The boss agreed. Fine. If that was how they wanted it, I couldn’t wait to see how the company would function without me.

The seventh time Claire Fisher bailed on our marriage license appointment, I finally cut her out of my life—for good. From then on, if she was at a party, I wasn't. When she was scheduled to perform at our college's anniversary celebration, I made sure to leave early. The moment my company announced a collaboration with hers, I resigned without a second thought. Even on Christmas Eve, when she showed up at my parents' house with gifts, I slipped out with a half-hearted excuse about "visiting a friend." I blocked her number. Deleted her from my contacts. Burned every bridge and salted the earth behind me. No calls. No texts. No social media. I didn't reach out. She couldn't reach me. Simple as that. For the better part of my life, I was hopelessly in love with her—waiting on her, caring for her, putting her first in every way that mattered. I gave her all of me without ever holding back. But after the seventh time she left me sitting alone at the City Hall, something inside me broke. I was done. If that meant spending the rest of my life alone, so be it. Better that than sitting in an empty apartment, listening to the silence, holding on to hope for someone who never planned to show up.

On the day of the mating ceremony, I'm supposed to be marked by William Ernst and become the Luna of the Shadow pack. However, Annie Denver, my younger twin sister, suddenly comes back from abroad. Dad, Mom, and William end up abandoning me, choosing to pick her up from the airport. While Annie posts a family photo on Facebook, flaunting how everyone in the family loves her, my family cuts me off whenever I try to contact them through mind-link. They end up closing the mind-link. After calling countless times, William finally accepts my call and asks me to stop rushing him. He tells me that today's mating ceremony is canceled and will be rescheduled on another date. My dearest parents, brother, and the man I love the most all turn me into the laughingstock of the entire pack—and the most ridiculous bride of all. Despite being laughed at, I didn't cry or make a scene. After taking care of everything, I write a number in my journal—the 99th time. This is the 99th time they have disappointed me. From this moment on, I won't beg for their love anymore. I fill out an application for Arcetic expedition, ready to leave them. They all think that my silence and constant compromises with Annie mean I've matured. They fail to realize that I'm disappointed to the core. I am leaving for good.

My husband, Lawrence Schwartz, and I were both liars. He lied to me, saying he would forget his first love, yet his phone is filled with photos of her. I lied to him, saying I would never leave, while secretly planning a future without him. A month ago, I tricked Lawrence into signing the divorce papers. Today was the final day to complete the entire divorce process.. Three hours left. I packed all my luggage and bought a plane ticket for the next day. Two hours left. I cut up every photo of us together, leaving only myself in the album. Last hour. I thought about leaving a message, then decided against it. Today marked the tenth year I had loved him and the first day I left him.

I've been dating the country's most eligible bachelor for two years. My base salary is $2 million, with bonuses based on performance. Holding hands costs $10,000, putting an arm around his waist is $20,000, and a kiss on the lips is a bit pricier at $50,000. As for certain bedroom activities, well, those come with a whole different price tag. Brad is fair-skinned and handsome, appearing only once a month – he's practically a walking Tiffany's diamond. Life is so sweet, it's easy to get complacent if you're not careful. One night, a DM popped up on Instagram from a stranger. "If you trust me, check your boyfriend's phone." "?" "I'm his girlfriend." "Am I the third party or are you the third party?" "You're third, I'm fourth." "Let's meet and talk details."

When my neighbor's daughter-in-law falls pregnant, my neighbor issues a few "decrees" in a group chat for all residents in the area. "Number 1: Anyone whose family has daughters has to avoid leaving the house when my daughter-in-law does. I don't want them to hurt my grandson! "Number 2: Every family has to purchase meat and expensive fruits once a week and present them to my daughter-in-law! "Number 3: After my grandson is born, I will bestow upon everyone the honor to bask in his fortune. Every family has to give us 300 dollars as a gift. I will personally visit each family that doesn't!" She even singles me out with a message. "Unit 401, I want you to immediately stop feeding stray cats. I'll also give you three days to get rid of your cat! My daughter-in-law is scared of cats, and the creatures are covered in germs. What if she catches a virus from your cat when she goes downstairs for a walk? What if you hurt my grandson? "I command you to immediately bring me one thousand dollars as a deposit and guarantee. If I catch you feeding stray cats one more time, I'll confiscate the money!" I transfer 20 thousand dollars to her, yet she grovels at my feet and begs me to take the money back.

‘She wears the ring, but she doesn’t hold his heart. She is the woman he married, yet another woman receives the affection and devotion that should have been hers.’ Sold into a loveless marriage, Cyanelle Louise Natividad was the sacrificial lamb offered to Zach Khaleed Samaniego to settle her family’s crippling debts. For two agonizing years, she lived as a ghost in her own home—unseen by a husband who sought warmth in the arms of a mistress, and rejected by a stepchild who preferred the "other woman" over her. Just as Cyanelle finds the strength to walk away from the wreckage of her marriage, a sudden tragedy binds her back to Zach’s side. Now, she faces a final, haunting choice: can she carve a space for herself in a heart that has always been closed to her? Or is she destined to lose a second time, proving that some broken things can never be mended?

Nach sechs Jahren an Joels Seite landete Lyra im Krankenhaus – krank und ausgezehrt. Am Tag ihrer Entlassung hörte sie auf dem Flur etwas, das sie niemals hätte hören sollen. „Joel Fenwick, bist du völlig verrückt? Du hast Renee Lyras Knochenmark gegeben, ohne sie überhaupt zu fragen? Du wusstest, dass es um ihre Gesundheit miserabel stand, und hast ihr erzählt, es wäre nur ein Magenproblem – alles nur, damit sie ja zustimmt?“ Renee. Joels Jugendliebe. Das Mädchen, über das er nie hinweggekommen war. Lyra weinte nicht. Sie geriet nicht in Panik. Sie griff einfach zum Telefon, rief ihre Eltern im Ausland an und sagte Ja zu der arrangierten Ehe mit den Windsors.

Merasa bukan wanita yang memenuhi kriteria menjadi menantu orang terpandang, Khairunnisa yang yatim piatu menyimpan cinta pada Iqbal, teman masa kecilnya, hanya dalam diam. Namun, takdir menuntunnya untuk selalu dekat dengan Iqbal, karena orang tua sang pemuda mengangkatnya menjadi anak asuh dan tinggal di kediamannya. Ternyata Iqbal juga diam-diam menaruh hati pada Khairunnisa sejak lama. Untuk menghalau rasa cinta yang makin menjadi pada Iqbal, Khairunnisa mencoba menerima cinta Ilham—lelaki dewasa yang memiliki latar belakang sama dengannya. Takdir berkata lain, Ilham membatalkan khitbahnya, karena ia harus menerima perjodohan dengan adik angkatnya. Tak berselang lama, Irsyad--kakak kandung Iqbal--juga mengungkapkan cintanya pada Khairunnisa. Kisah cinta semakin rumit tatkala orang tua asuhnya meminta Khairunnisa menikah dengan Irsyad--yang mengidap penyakit kronis dan usianya tinggal menghitung hari. Merasa berhutang budi pada kedua orang yang berjasa dalam hidupnya, Khairunnisa menerima perjodohan itu dan mengorbankan cintanya yang sudah mengakar pada Iqbal. Iqbal akhirnya merelakan gadis pujaannya demi kebahagiaan sang kakak yang sangat ia sayangi. Demi menjauh dari kedua orang terkasih, ia memutuskan kuliah di luar negeri. Suatu hari, Irsyad yang telah resmi menjadi suami Nisa, membaca surat dari Iqbal yang berisi pernyataan cinta sang adik pada istrinya—sebelum keduanya menikah. Merasa bersalah pada Khairunnisa dan Iqbal, menyebabkan penyakit yang diidapnya semakin parah. Di akhir hidupnya, Irsyad meminta sang istri dan adiknya untuk melanjutkan hidup bersama. Setelah melewati lika-liku cinta yang penuh warna, akhirnya cinta dalam diam kedua insan yang senantiasa berserah pada Sang Pencipta bermuara pada janji suci pernikahan.