Fashion Japanese Style

On my birthday, I personally prepare 16 dishes. After setting up the candlelight, I open a bottle of red wine. I take a photo and send it to my husband, Eric Sinclair. "I'm working late tonight. Don't wait for me," he replies. I choose to believe him. But after midnight, I notice an Instagram story posted by Shirley Huxley, his secretary. Eric was there with her, dressed in the trench coat I once gave him. They sat side by side in the VIP seat of football stadium where my favorite Super Bowl take place. Entwined in a passionate embrace, they kissed beneath a sea of shimmering lights and the roar of thousands of fans. That game is the one I have always longed to experience with him. I look down at the cold food on the table. Eric's words keep ringing in my head. "I hate kissing." "Marriage is a partnership, not about love and kisses." Though we've been married for ten years, we've never shared a single kiss. Meanwhile, he's out there, kissing Shirley openly and passionately. Despite it all, not a single tear falls from my eyes. The next day, Eric settles into his chair, completely unfazed. "Return the gallery to Shelly," he commands. I nod quietly, saying nothing. Suddenly, Layla Sinclair, my daughter, comes running down the stairs and throws herself into Shirley's arms. "Aunt Shirley, you're my favorite. I don't like Mom!" In that instant, it hits me—the home I devoted my heart and soul to means nothing anymore. It doesn't matter that I've been married to Eric for a decade. Now, all I want is to find myself again. I decide to accept an invitation from the Parisoir School of Fashion Design. From this moment on, I won't wait for them to come home, and I won't look back.

"Haven't I warned you not to test me princess??" He asked angrily as he brought his face closer to mine. "You can't tell me what I can and can't do. I'm not your property!!" I screamed angrily at his face as I tried to release his hold on my wrist. He gripped me harder and pushed me towards his chest as he held my waist with his free hand. I signed in ecstasy as I caught a whiff of his manly cologne. "Really??" His husky voice brought be out of my dreamland. "Let's see then!" He muttered before forcefully pressing his warm lips on mine. ************** Selina Cortez is a twenty-four year old and poor orphan who had big hopes and dreams of being a very successful fashion designer. She was nice to people who show her kindness but wouldn't let anyone harrass or bully her. She looked innocent but has the heart of a warrior. Her dreams were cut short when she crossed path with Damian Black, a very powerful mafia lord who was known for his cold and brutal nature. Not knowing who he is, she was disgusted at his behaviour but on the other hand, she amused him. After their first meeting, he couldn't get his mind off her. He wanted her all to himself even though it meant taking her against her will. What happens when a Mafia lord falls in love with an ordinary girl? A war is bound to break out because the cold mafia finally has a weakness. Join me in this amazing ride filled with love, lust, revenge and betrayal. Note: This novel contains many R rated scenes like violence and smut. If you don't like this type of stories, don't bother starting it.

Book 1 – My Dad’s Mafia Best Friend When Lyra is sent to Italy to stay with her father’s best friend, Adrian, after his business collapses in New York, her first concern is for her dad—but right behind it is the forbidden desire she’s harbored for Adrian since they met a year ago. Adrian fights his own battle, struggling to keep his best friend’s daughter out of his mind. But as the fire between them grows, resisting becomes impossible. With their age gap, the weight of taboo, and the dangerous Mafia world Lyra’s father wants to shield her from, how long can they ignore the spark between them? Book 2 – Greg and Kael’s Love Story (M/M) Fashion design student Greg is already overwhelmed—balancing classes, an internship, and the secret that his best friend’s boyfriend is a Mafia boss. The last thing he needs is trouble knocking at his door. But trouble doesn’t just knock—it sneaks in, wearing the name Kael. Greg should stay far away, but danger has never looked so tempting. As their worlds collide in a game of deception, attraction, and secrets too dangerous to expose, the question isn’t just how long Kael can hide—it’s how long Greg can resist. Book 3 – Bella and Quinn’s Love Story (W/W) Bella has spent years burying her dark past, even from her closest friends. But one mistake lands her behind bars, trapped with a mysterious woman who won’t stop getting under her skin. When an attempted poisoning leads to her breaking out from prison, Bella never expects the real shock to come after—the truth about her family, her past, and the undeniable pull toward the very woman she should be avoiding, Quinn.

Si Angelyca Eunice Monteverde ay isang old fashion lady, may makapal na salamin sa mga mata at palaging nakapusod ang mahabang buhok. Solong anak siya at lumaking halos ang yaya lamang nito ang kasa-kasama sa bahay dahil palaging abala ang mga magulang sa kanilang negosyo. Nakilala si Harry Clyde Romualdez. Anak ng business partner ng kaniyang mga magulang. Noong una ay puno lamang ng pagtataka ang kaniyang nasa isip dahil may mga tanong ang mga magulang nila tungkol sa kani-kanilang estado pagdating Habang tumatagal ay naging magkaibigan sina Clyde at Angel. Nakilala ng dalaga ang lalaki na noon ay mayroon pa lang nobya—si Kyla. Ngunit dahil sa hindi inaasahang pangyayari, nakipaghiwalay si Clyde rito. Nang ganap na maging malaya ay kaagad na pinormahan at niligawan nito si Angel na noon ay may lihim nang pagkakagusto rito. Ayaw pa nga nito aminin nung una pero dahil sa napansin ng kaniyang bestfriend na si Trisha ang bawat reaksyon ni Angel, na sa tuwing magkikita at magkakausap ang dalawa ay napagtanto nilang nahuhulog na nga ito rito. Naging sila pero maraming hadlang. Isa roon ang katotohanang dati pa lang magkasintahan sina Clyde at Trisha na piniling ilihim na lang ito kay Angel. Ngunit sadyang mapagbiro ang tadhana. Si Loisha ay hindi sinasadyang narinig ang pinag-uusapan ng dalawa kaya nakahanap ito ng ibubutas para magkahiwalay sina Angel at Clyde. Nagtagumpay ito dahil labis na nasaktan ang dalaga lalo na nang malaman nitong naghalikan sina Clyde at Loisha noong araw na makipaghiwalay ito rito. Mapapatawaba ito ni Angel? Ano ang mangyayari sa kanilang dalawa gayong puno ng galit ang puso ng dalaga para sa Clyde?

"You think you can play with my feelings, kitty?!" I could feel the intensity of his voice. I stepped back, feeling the wall behind me. "Who said I am playing with your feel~" I was cut off by his strong fist that landed beside my head, making me gasp in horror. "You, sitting on the lap of that bastard! Dakota Weasly, you just dug your boy toy's grave!" his voice boomed like thunder, deafening my ears. "He's not my boy toy, Martin. He's my boyfriend, and I like h~" Again, I was cut off, but not by his fist this time. His kiss ravished my mouth like I was his last meal. Before I could say something, my hands, like they had minds on their own, were slowly wrapping around his head. My tongue slid inside of his mouth while a moan escaped from me, making him deepen our kiss. When we stopped, we both gasped for air. "Do you like him?" he asked, his eyes fixed on mine. "Martin, I..." I suddenly lost my tongue. "I'll count till three. You must answer well, or I'll tell Luke to shoot him now!" "What?!" I asked, shocked. "Martin, what did you do to him?" I pleaded with my eyes, which became watery, but he just sneered. "Worried, huh?!" as he was about to call someone, I grabbed the phone and shouted... . Dakota Weasly was an easy-going, independent fashion designer from New York. She was strong-headed, who never stopped till she got what she wanted. This charming young lady accidentally bumped into the notorious mafia leader, Martin Marcini. The leader of Scared-faced Gang, one of the scariest mafia in Italy. . What could happen when an easy-go-lucky young lady played the heart of the scariest, gorgeous young man in the state?

“Aku yang di atas... atau kamu yang di bawah, Mas?” Suara Kanya terdengar pelan tapi tajam. Brian hanya tersenyum tipis, menurunkan kacamatanya dan menatap lurus ke mata wanita itu. “Aku nggak keberatan posisi mana pun,” ucapnya tenang. “Asal kamu siap kalah.” Sejak malam itu, pernikahan mereka bukan lagi tentang cinta—tapi tentang siapa yang lebih berbahaya. Wanita penuh luka. Pria penuh rahasia. Dijodohkan dan justru saling membunuh atau menyelamatkan. Kanya, model papan atas dengan senyum memabukkan dan tingkah penuh energi, sebenarnya menyimpan luka masa lalu yang kelam, korban pemerkosaan brutal oleh sekelompok pria yang sampai kini belum tersentuh hukum. Diam-diam, ia membesarkan seorang anak laki-laki yang lahir dari tragedi itu. Ketika ia ditunjuk sebagai Brand Ambassador di NHB perusahaan fashion elit yang sedang naik daun, Kanya bertemu Brian, manajer dingin, kaku, dan terlalu profesional untuk urusan hati. Ia mengira pria itu cuma pria kantoran yang cupu dan membosankan. Tapi siapa sangka di balik sikap tenangnya, Brian juga menyimpan masa lalu yang tak kalah kelam. Hidupnya selama ini dikendalikan pacar ambisius bernama Sintia dan beban kerja yang mencekik. Pertemuan mereka seharusnya hanya sebatas kerja. Namun takdir berkata lain. Ternyata mereka dijodohkan oleh kedua orang tua. Dan yang lebih mengejutkan, rahasia masa lalu mereka saling terhubung. Terlalu dalam. Terlalu gelap. Kanya berniat memanfaatkan pernikahan itu sebagai senjata balas dendam. Tapi saat Brian mulai menunjukkan sisi gilanya, Kanya sadar dia mungkin bukan senjata tapi rekan kejahatan paling berbahaya yang pernah ada. Dua orang penuh luka. Satu pernikahan yang jadi ladang konspirasi. Dan cinta yang tumbuh dari reruntuhan dendam.

Yanti adalah seorang pengusaha sukses dalam bidang fashion dan juga berlian, wanita berumur 49 tahun ini harus menjanda karena Reno suaminya meninggal 8 tahun silam karena sakit kanker stadium akhir. Ia memiliki anak laki-laki semata wayang bernama Tomi yang sekarang berprofesi sebagai seorang pengacara muda yang kompeten. Keharmonisan keduanya mulai terusik ketika Yanti mengetahui bahwa Tomi menjalin kasih dengan Gina, dimana gadis tersebut anak dari kontraktor yang sangat terkenal bernama Aris Ganindra. Sialnya Aris adalah mantan kekasih Yanti saat SMA. Semesta seakan merancang pertemuan keduanya meski sudah berpisah selama 25 tahun lebih, dimana Yanti yang dengan kejam meninggalkan Aris dengan menikahi Reno, pria yang lebih kaya dibandingkan dengan Aris. Meskipun sebenarnya Aris juga berasal dari keluarga kaya namun dibandingkan dengan keluarga Yanti jelas sangat jauh. Mereka mulai kembali dipertemukan dalam Reuni Akbar kemudian berlanjut dalam bisnis. Hal itu membuat hubungan keduanya kembali membaik dan rasa cinta akhirnya kembali bersemi, Namun sayangnya mereka berdua mengetahui bahwa anak mereka sedang menjalin kasih, tak cuma itu Sintia istri Aris mulai mengetahui bahwa hubungan keduanya kembali terjalin. Yanti meminta Tomi melepaskan Gina dengan berbagai alasan tanpa membuka masa lalunya, ia tak mau anaknya tahu skandal percintaan mereka yang kembali terjalin. Namun Tomi rupanya tak sengaja mengetahui isi chat Mamanya dengan Aris. Tomi mulai memilih pergi dari rumah. Yanti kemudian memutuskan untuk berhenti dari hubungan terlarang mereka, meski Aris tak mau namun demi kebaikan semuanya akhirnya keduanya sepakat untuk berpisah. Jujur keputusan ini tidak ingin mereka pilih karena keduanya sama-sama merupakan cinta pertama. Tomi dan Gina akhirnya mau memaafkan keduanya meski itu perlu waktu dan setelah waktu berjalan hubungan Tomi dan Gina kembali pulih, kembalinya hubungan mereka diwarnai dengan alotnya restu dari kedua belah pihak. Namun Tomi terlihat gigih ingin menikahi Gina sehingga membuat keluarga mereka setuju dan menyambut dengan baik keinginan Tomi untuk meminang Gina sebagai istrinya.

Raven et Jade se rencontrent dans une agence de mannequinat notoire de Soho, un antre de néons et de rêves brisés. Dans le brouillard perpétuel de la Tamise, elles reconnaissent instantanément en l'autre la même cicatrice : une enfance volée. Leur alliance nait dans les pubs enfumés et les chambres d'hôtel miteux de King's Cross. Leur relation charnelle est un orage londonien : violent, purificateur et désespéré, un moyen de sentir la chaleur à travers le froid qui les habite. Leur ascension les mène des podiums de Fashion Week aux soirées privées et crapuleuses dans les penthouses de Mayfair et les docks de Wapping. C'est là qu'elles croisent la route des Krayton, une fratrie mafieuse qui règne sur les arrière-salles de la City et le trafic d'influence. Pour ces hommes, éduqués à Eton mais élevés dans la cruauté, les filles sont à la fois des trophées, des outils et des jouets. Les "dettes" se paient en services rendus dans les sombres ruelles de Brick Lane ou les boîtes de nuit exclusives de Soho. La violence des Krayton est froide, méthodique, typiquement britannique dans son hypocrisie meurtrière. Elle réveille en écho les blessures de Raven et de Jade, qui apprennent à naviguer dans ce monde sans pitié. Leur sexualité, déjà tordue, devient une monnaie noire et une dague qu'elles aiguisent contre leurs bourreaux, jouant un jeu mortel de séduction et de trahison. Mais le brouillard de Londres cache tous les secrets. Les fantômes de leur passé , un père qui refait surface, une mère qui menace de tout révéler , ressurgissent au moment où les Krayton, lassés de leur insolence, décident de "régler le problème".

May lihim na pagtingin si Arianne sa best friend ng daddy Henry niya na si Josh kaya nang malaman niya na iiwan muna siya dito ng tatlong linggo ay walang pag-aalinlangan na pumayag siya kaagad para makasama ito. Aware naman siya na may girlfriend ito ngunit ang makasama lang niya ito ay masaya na siya. Kasama ni Josh na nakatira sa bahay niya ang girlfriend na si Lira. Maayos naman ang pakiktungo nito sa kanya. She's working as a fashion designer. Palagi itong wala kaya madalas na silang dalawa lang ng best friend ng dad niya ang magkasama. Isang gabi ay umuwi na nakainom ng alak si Josh. Nagkamali ito ng kuwarto na pinasukan. Imbis na sa kuwarto nilang dalawa ng girlfriend niya ay sa kuwarto kung nasaan si Arianne ito nakapasok. Akala niya ay ang girlfriend niya ang nakahiga doon ngunit hindi pala. Nakainom rin si Arianne dahil dumalo ito sa birthday party ng isa niyang kaibigan kaya humiga kaagad ito pagkapasok sa kuwarto kung saan siya natutulog habang nandoon sa bahay ni Josh. Bigla na lang niya naimulat ang kanyang mga mata dahil naramdaman niya na may malaki at matipunong katawan na pumatong sa ibabaw niya. Hubo't hubad ito. Her eyes got bigger when she saw who it was—Josh. Itutulak sana niya ito ngunit malakas ito kaya wala siyang nagawa. Nagustuhan naman nga niya ang ginagawa nito sa kanya hanggang sa may nangyari sa kanilang dalawa. Parehas silang dalawa nabigla kinabukasan sa nangyari. They found themselves naked lying on the bed. Ano ang gagawin nila? Paalisin kaya siya ni Josh sa bahay nito dahil sa nangyaring 'yon o hindi? Paano na ang girlfriend niya? Will it be the end of their relationship and the beginning of his fantasies with Arianne the woman he desires for so long?