Drop The Mic Meaning

I'd been engaged to Ivan since we were kids. When he went off to the military, I stayed behind—ten years of caring for his paralyzed mom, putting my whole life on pause. By the time he came back, I was at the age where most women were settling down. And he showed up with someone else. Ivan laid it out, stone cold: "Nadia's my comrade's widow. If you want to marry me, you'll have to accept her too. Most of my pay goes to her. I promised I'd take care of her. She gets first pick of everything in the house. Don't like it? Then forget about getting married." I looked past him. Nadia stood there, tears dripping down her cheeks, playing the poor little victim. Right then, I ended it. No drama. No regrets. Signed up for the Rural Teaching Support Program the same day. Left love behind. Threw everything I had into teaching.

Kayla Reeds a single woman who pretends to be a mother to secure a job. Her boss, Liam Chen through her lies, her deceit falls for her and they both begin a twisted romance.

Noong andito siya wala naman kaming naging espesyal na koneksyon, isang buwan ko siyang nakasama, inaruga at inintindi. Sa sobrang gwapo niya at di maikakailang dayuhan siya mula ulo hanggang paa, hanggang ngayon di ko alam kung ano ang dahilan ng kanyang pagkaligaw sa lugar namin at bakit ganoon ang kanyang naging sitwasyon ng mga oras na iyon at kung bakit sa dinami-daming tao sa mundo, ako ang pinagkatiwalaan niya.

Twenty-year-old Francheska Dela Cruz, an aspiring writer was hired in one of the biggest publishing companies in Metro Manila and her first assignment was to interview a philanderer who had a scandalous reputation in his time. Driven by the determination to keep her job and to be noticed by her boss, Dale Trinidad made her decide to push through with the assignment. She found herself in the old capital city of Pasig City, near the Municipal Hall at the heart of Sandoval Avenue in Acacia Alley. A crowded and ragged place with people from all walks of life, Conversations with Micheal Benedicto brought her to the world of passion and lust. His overwhelming vast adventure with all kinds of love and each of his women portrayed a big role in his life. From his first encounter of a carnal affair with his supervisor in his first job to numerous women that came his way. His insatiable desire towards lonely single mothers and older women tainted his reputation and the radical conclusion of his story. All thirty-six women portrayed a big role in his life and shaped him for who he is. Francheska was not just an attendee to Michael's story. She was also about to find out her true identity and the confrontation of reality. It spanned two generations separated by fate, each had its struggle, its pain, lies, betrayal, and joy. Through this encounter, they will finally realize their connection and the real meaning of love, self-sacrifice, acceptance, and forgiveness. That in the end, love is all that matters.

Camila Campbell wollte nichts weiter als das, wonach sich jeder Teenager sehnt: Freundschaft, Freiheit und das aufregende Prickeln der ersten Liebe … selbst wenn diese Liebe an einem Ort entstand, an dem sie sie am wenigsten erwartet hätte. Doch ihr Leben nimmt eine verheerende Wendung nach einem Verlust, der ihr den Boden unter den Füßen entzieht. Und gerade als sie beginnt, wieder zu sich selbst zu finden, reißt die Rückkehr ihres leiblichen Vaters sie zurück in eine Vergangenheit, von der sie glaubte, ihr entkommen zu sein. Gefangen zwischen dem Wunsch, ihre Stimme zurückzuerlangen, der Last der Schuld und dem Drang, das zu beschützen, was sie liebt, muss Camila erkennen, dass Gefahr manchmal denselben Nachnamen tragen kann—und dass die Kraft zu überleben oft an den unerwartetsten Orten liegt. “Fasziniere mich” ist eine Geschichte über die erste Liebe, innere Stärke und den dunklen Preis der Vergebung.

Ich wurde als Verlobte von Lorenzo, dem Erben der Mafia, auserwählt. Doch auf einer Familien-Gala wurde Lorenzo offen von Chiara, der Tochter eines Waffenhändlers, umworben. Chiara war anders als die übrigen regelkonformen Debütantinnen. Sie jagte in einem modifizierten Sportwagen durch die Straßen, schnitt ihre Zigarren mit einem militärischen Kampfmesser auf und trank den stärksten Whiskey pur. In ihr loderten Wildheit und Ungezähmtheit – ein Feuer, von dem Lorenzo den Blick nicht lösen konnte. Er beschwerte sich bei den Familienältesten: „Wie kann so eine Frau jemals unsere Madre werden und die gesamte Familie führen?“ Seine Worte trieften vor Verachtung gegenüber ihrer Rücksichtslosigkeit, doch seine Augen hingen an ihr, verfolgten jede ihrer Bewegungen, als sie ihr Glas hob. An Lorenzos Geburtstag verkündete er schließlich seine Absicht, Chiara zu seiner Geliebten zu machen. Chiara lehnte ab. „Die Frauen meiner Familie sind Ehefrauen, niemals Geliebte. Und das Herz meines Mannes gehört einzig mir.“ Lorenzo wandte sich an mich, seine Stimme zögerlich. „Alessia, es ist nur ein Titel. Ich brauche dich, um ihn Chiara zu überlassen. Bitte? Sie versteht unsere Traditionen nicht und macht ein Drama daraus, mich zu heiraten. Wir müssen sie nur vorerst beruhigen. Selbst wenn sie mich heiratet, wirst du weiterhin diejenige sein, die die Geschäfte der Familie führt.“ Als ich in meinem Brautkleid vor dem Spiegel stand, bohrte sich ein scharfer Kristall am Mieder in meinen Finger. Ein einziger Tropfen Blut blühte auf dem makellosen weißen Satin. Das Kleid war ruiniert, aber die Hochzeit würde stattfinden. Wenn ich nicht die Frau des Erben sein konnte, würde ich die Frau des Dons werden.

How does a blood thirst vampire catch a hideous unknown human mate? With only the blood as his tracker and his speed as his transporter, will he be able to bump with her?   Dash Slaughtrus Vandelion is a mighty and cold prince of Vandelia palace. She has a human mate whom he have always been searching for. An unlucky situation brought him to her and he has decided to just leave her alone and just be back for her when their palace is already safe and he can already ensure her safety in the vampire world.   Will Rosella Hasneka wait for the come back of the only man who is a vampire, who made her heart beat erratically and made her feel secure? What will happen once she enter the world of vampires and the mystery of her blood and why her father died resurface? Will it be her dangerous path she will ever take or will it lead her to be in the arms of the vampire she truly love?

Waverly Alaia Knight is known for her best chemical experiments, she makes the perfect antidotes and poisons that the FBI and RVS has been using since she started working for them. Summer came and one of the bosses instructed her to make a love potion, to easily manipulate and conquer some of their enemies. But while making the potion, an unexpected accident happened that turned her life upside down. Will she able to bring back things in their rightful places? Or she'll be trapped in her mistake and be punished severely?

While picking up my parcel from the mailroom, I run into Ivan Judd, an underprivileged student from my grade who is working part-time there. While we chat, he finds out that I'd spent 128 thousand dollars during the Black Friday sales. Dumbfounded, Ivan cries, "I've never even seen that kind of money in my entire life! And you're spending it so casually? Did your mom send you to college to study or to blow money like this?" He yanks the parcel out of my hands and physically blocks the exit. "Return it immediately! Kids like you never understand how hard it is for adults to earn money! If you're this wasteful now, what man can afford to marry you in the future?" I can't help but laugh angrily at Ivan's ridiculous attitude. I retort, "What does me spending my mom's money have anything to do with you?" "How does it not?" He looks completely justified when he says, "I'm dating your mom. Every cent you spend counts as our future marital assets!" I am shocked. Isn't Mom a lesbian? Since when did she start liking men?

Tahimik. Matalino. Misteryosa. Si Xyrel Rivera—ang bagong transferee sa San Rafael High—ay hindi katulad ng iba. Habang ang buong klase ay abala sa mga ingay ng kabataan, siya’y laging nakaupo sa pinakadulong upuan, nakatingin sa labas ng bintana… at tila may tinitimbang na lihim na siya lang ang nakakaalam. Para kay Prof. Ederson Nolasco, si Xyrel ay isang palaisipan. Sa una’y awa lang ang naramdaman niya—hanggang sa dahan-dahan itong nagbago. Ang pagnanais niyang tulungan ang dalaga ay nauwi sa pagkagusto, at ang simpleng curiosity ay naging panganib na di na niya mapigilan. Bawal. Mali. Pero bakit tila mas lalong humihigpit ang tali sa pagitan nila sa bawat titig, sa bawat lihim na sandali, at sa bawat salitang hindi dapat marinig ng iba? Sa isang mundong hinuhusgahan ang bawat maling pag-ibig, pipiliin ba ni Prof. Ederson ang tama… o ang tanging taong nagparamdam sa kanya ng tunay na damdamin?