Ecclesiastes 7:20

I've been chasing after Howard Chapman for 20 years. A week before our graduation ceremony, we slept together every night, burning through ten boxes of condoms in just as many days. When I bring him our 11th box of condoms, he turns me away as he's working on his thesis. Worried about his health, I buy him some supplements instead. But as I stand outside his door, about to hand them over, I catch him poking holes in the condoms. His friend chuckles and says, "You're still sneaking Selena Reed birth control pills, huh? You're the only one who'd cook up such a scheme. Selena doesn't know she's already swallowed ten of them, does she? If she did, she'd throw a huge tantrum." Howard snorts. "I wouldn't even touch her if I didn't need her to try the pills and help me figure out which one causes the fewest side effects. "Lizzy's got a weak immune system. She's not as tough as Selena, so I have to be more careful with her. Besides, Selena and I are engaged. There'll be plenty of time to nurse her back to health after the wedding. I won't owe her anything." His friends cackle at his response. "You're not wrong. Selena's been pursuing you for 20 years. She's probably over the moon to marry you. She'd probably hand you her uterus if you asked for it—birth control pills are nothing to her." Howard had just proposed to me yesterday, in front of the whole college. My tears spatter onto the supplement box as I turn to leave. Howard has made his choice, and it's only right that I honor it.

POISON LOVE ♡ พิษรัก ♥ คำโปรย "ไม่ต้องกลัวนะ พี่มีผมอยู่ตรงนี้" เรื่องย่อ เมื่อวันแต่งงานของพี่ชายของเขา ต้องกลายมาเป็นโศกนาฏกรรมอันแสนโหดร้าย แต่มันดันเป็นจุดเริ่มต้นของความรักต้องห้าม ระหว่างนับหนึ่งกับไทม์โซน โลกทั้งใบของเธอมืดดับลงไปหลังจากได้รู้ว่า คนรักที่คบกันมานานเกือบ 7 ปีไปมีอะไรกับคนอื่นจนท้อง และเขาดันมาจากเธอไปแบบไม่มีวันหวนกลับอีกแบบนี้ พิษรักที่รันเวย์ได้ฝากเอาไว้ มันทำให้เธอเปรียบเหมือนคนที่ตายไปแล้วทั้งเป็น จนกระทั่งวันที่ไทม์ได้เดินเข้ามา เขาแสนดี อบอุ่น อยู่กับเขาแล้วรู้สึกปลอดภัยเสมอ แต่ติดเพียงข้อเดียวเท่านั้น ...เขาคือน้องสาวของคนรักเก่าของเธอ ความรักต้องห้ามครั้งนี้ของพวกเขาจะลงเอยได้อย่างไรกัน? มีใครบ้างต้องเจ็บกับความรักที่ไม่ควรเกิดขึ้นนี้ และบทสุดท้ายเธอกับเขาจะรักกันได้หรือไม่ ติดตามต่อได้ใน POISON LOVE พิษรัก

남편은 크리스마스에 비서와 데이트를 하기 위해 아이의 분유에 수면제를 탔다. 내가 고열이 나는 아이를 안고 초조하게 병원에 달려갔을 때, 뜻밖에도 남편이 비서를 안고 위층으로 올라가는 것을 발견했다. “유나가 발을 삐어서 함께 와준 거야!” 그는 수술실에서 응급처치를 받고 있는 아이를 쳐다보지도 않았다. 나는 주머니 속에 숨겨둔 20억이 당첨된 복권을 꽉 쥐었다. 7년 동안 노력했던 결혼을 포기할 때가 된 것 같았다.

The seventh time I planned to register for marriage with Piero Conrad, he didn't show up again. I was about to text him and ask when he would arrive when I stumbled upon his childhood friend's post. [Celebrating the 999th day since marrying my dear, from the past to the future, it's always been you.] The video showed a marriage certificate, with Piero's name listed as the husband. The registration date was May 20, three years ago. I realized that was why he never showed up those seven times. He was already married to someone else.

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.

"If it's destiny... I would rather choose to die... than to not have you love me back." ........... "Why him...?", Anna shook Mia's shoulder. "It only has to be him.", Mia firmly replied. "Are you aware of what you are doing...? Are you sure what you are throwing yourself into...?", Anna shouted. "I'm willing though.", her words left her lips. ................. "Now...are you still willing...?", Anna questioned. "I...I...though I can make him love me...for the whole 3 years...h...he...", Mia's voice trembled as she couldn't speak anymore. "Mia...you are not that helpless 20 years girl anymore...you have right to choose your happiness...leave that damn family of yours too...I will be your family.", Anna hugged her. ................ "Why do you want a divorce now...?", He was still the same...unbothered. His handsome face and heavenly features just remained as distant as he was before. His hair was combed perfectly taking her breath to see the view in front of her...but her heart was broken beyond to admire the view in front. Memories jolted her... Been 3 years...never once he cared for her...but on their wedding anniversary...he came back late...as she was waiting for him like she always did...but before she could realize...He scooped her in his arms as she walked upstairs to the bedroom she never dared to enter. The butler and his wife were left speechless seeing what just happened. Upstairs. He pinned her to the door, he stared at the sparkling eyes that stared at him...her beautiful fairy face was in shock. His throat felt dry...as his right thumb moved recklessly on her trembling lips. He gulped down the saliva after a sigh...he leaned towards her as his lips touched her collarbone... which made her tremble... ..........

Sepanjang hidupnya dibenci oleh ibu kandungnya sendiri atas kesalahan yang dia sendiri tidak pernah lakukan. Maudy, meski berusaha menarik perhatian orang tuanya. Tidak ada yang bisa mengembalikan rasa sayang itu seperti dulu. Ketika dirinya berusia 20 tahun. Dia dipaksa untuk menikah dengan seseorang. Rasanya tidak adil ketika dia yang ingin fokus terhadap pendidikannya harus dipaksa menikah dengan pria bernama Leon. “Pernikahan ini hanya sementara, kita akan membuat perjanjian yang tidak akan merugikanmu saat kita bercerai nanti.”

Julian adalah seorang mahasiswa berusia 20 tahun yang memiliki masa kelam saat SMP dan menyiksakan trauma yang mendalam. Kehilangan seorang sahabat membuatnya menutup diri dari pergaulan. Serta tidak percaya akan adanya cinta setelah sang ibu mendapatkan penghianatan besar dari sanga ayah. Jinny seorang mahasiswi berusia 20 tahun yang juga memiliki masa sulit ketika SMP hingga membuatnya mengalami krisis percaya diri akibat di kucilkan oleh teman-teman sekolahnya. Namun ketika SMA seorang laki-laki bernama Joe hadir dalam hidupnya dan mampu mengembalikan rasa percaya dirinya. Sampai suatu ketika Julian dan Jinny di pertemukan di sebuah kejadian yang hampir merenggut harga diri gadis itu. Pertemuan tak terduga itu membuat mereka harus menentukan sebuah pilihan untuk terus menjalani hidup dan harus menerima pilihan yang akan menentukan apakah pilihan itu adalah sebuah kebahagiaan atau kesedihan.

Dahulu kala, ada seorang manusia yang meminta kepada Tuhan untuk menjadi kucing karena ia mencintai seorang kucing. Terkabul lah doa nya, ras mereka pun selalu berlanjut. Keturunan mereka bisa mencintai kucing maupun manusia, namun mereka harus segera menentukan ingin menjadi kucing atau manusia di umur ke 20 tahun. Erta, satu-satunya anak laki-laki dari ras tersebut yang masih berwujud kucing, ingin memutuskan untuk menjadi kucing sampai selanjutnya. Namun, saudara-saudara nya yang telah menjadi manusia malah mengirimkannya ke rumah seorang perempuan remaja. Akankah Erta tetap ingin menjadi kucing?

I get picked up by the cops in the middle of the night for street vending. While questioning me, they pull up my file. One officer eyes me suspiciously through my mask and asks, "What's a Clairefield University graduate like you doing selling stuff on the street at midnight?" I freeze and lean over to look at the file. The ID number matches mine, but the photo has been replaced with one of Madison Bass. That's when it hits me—20 years ago, I was the one who got accepted to Clairefield University! Dazed and numb, I stumble home only to hear my husband, Joseph Gunther, speaking on the phone. "Madison, don't worry. I won't let Lucy interfere with your life. Just go abroad in peace." It's him! Joseph helped Madison steal my identity and my future. My stomach twists. I turn to confront him, to expose the truth. But before I can, he strangles me to death with a belt. "I'm sorry, Lucy. You can't ruin Madison's future…" When I open my eyes again, I'm back in the classroom. Our homeroom teacher is handing out university application forms. This time, I'm taking my life back.