Romans & histoires Food For Thought With Reflection

(Warning: 18+) He signed the marriage certificate… without ever seeing the bride. For Lucein Don Maginoo, it was nothing more than a transaction — until two years later, when fate throws the truth right at him. His wife has been working under his nose all this time — smart, passionate, and fiercely devoted to her job at the company he leads. Admired by colleagues, trusted by his grandmother. And when he finally meets her… she turns his world upside down. He’s falling—fast, deep, and harder than he ever thought possible. "Let’s make this marriage work. All the couple things to do, I’ll do them with you." But love doesn’t come without battles. When family expectations and deep responsibilities clash with their growing passion, will they fight for each other— or destroy each other in order to protect the ones they love?

This is part of Sierra Series. Story of Ethan Sierra. Seraphina Valencia was once a good girl with a life full of joy, surrounded by her childhood crush Ethan Sierra and suitor Liam Reyes. But her world crumbled when her father’s affair tore her family apart. After losing her mother in a tragic accident, Seraphina’s father brought his mistress and her daughter, Kendra, into their home, leaving Seraphina with nothing—not her family, home, or dignity. Forced into an arranged marriage with Darius Bernardo, separated from Liam, and treated as a servant in her own house, Seraphina’s pain pushed her to the edge. Will Seraphina find the strength to fight for the love she’s always dreamed of, or will she let the shadows of her past keep her from happiness? Will she seek revenge on those who hurt her? Or she will get swayed by the love she never thought still existed?

Liora Nyssa Cortez gave everything... her time, her heart, her trust for the people she loved, but one lie destroyed it all. Branded a bully for something she didn't do, she was left humiliated, betrayed, and abandoned by the very friends she once called family. The most painful part was Thorne Lucien Silva, the boy she loved deeply, didn't speak. He didn't ask for the truth. He didn't stay. He walked away like she never mattered. Seven years later, Liora is no longer the fragile girl they broke. She is stronger, fiercer, and successful on her own terms. Just when she thought she had finally moved on, fate pulls them back into each other's lives. Thorne is now a famous idol. Liora is the girl he once ruined. And the past still lingers, waiting to be faced.

Tamara and Harry have been married for six years, and they have a daughter named, Lily. Tamara’s mom noticed that Harry has been distant to her, so she suggested that they should take a vacation to strengthen their married life. Pero dahil sumama ang pakiramdam ni Tamara, she was left in the house. Harry made it to the beach resort, alone. Tamara said he needed it. He needed to unwind and relax. Tamara thought he was really alone, dahil nung umayos na ang pakiramdam niya at sumunod siya sa resort, nahuli niyang may kasama itong ibang babae. Tamara had to grapple with decisions; to stay, or leave. At lalong naging magulo ang lahat noong pumasok sa eksena si Daniel De Guzman, ang billionaire CEO na first love ni Tamara, at ang tunay na ama ni Lily.

Marco Elizalde is the literal definition of perfection. He was the "Son of Heaven" and the golden boy of a powerful family. For four years, si Elena Valdez lang ang kaisa-isang reyna sa altar niya. Everyone thought they were endgame, until a messy scandal turned their love story into a public nightmare. Five years later, fate brought them back together. Idiniin siya ni Marco sa pader, his eyes burning with pure hatred. "Disappear cleanly. Huwag ka nang magpapakita sa akin," he hissed. Elena’s answer? Isang maikling, "Okay." Pero kahit anong pilit ni Marco na lumayo, he’s still hopelessly obsessed. Nang mabunyag ang katotohanan, the proud prince finally broke. With bloodshot eyes, he gave her an ultimatum: "Marry me, at ako na ang magpapasan ng lahat ng utang mo."

Hades was born and raised in Greece until his father died when he was five. His mother took him and his younger sister to the Philippines. When he turned thirteen, his mother held a party for him. Hades didn't want a fortune teller since he thought they were for sissies. But his mother won that round. The fortune teller warned Hades that if he followed his evil path, bad things would happen to him. She also told Hades that he would love someone down the road, and she would never love him back. Hades said that he makes his own destiny. Fate proved to be unkind, and he met Rachel Vega. Truth be told, she didn't want him in her life. Years later, Rachel needs someone to protect her and her child. Perhaps this time, the odds will be in his favor.

Mari Demia was already in a relationship with someone until she fell into her parent's trap. She married a man she had only met that day. She married Austin, a famous player (playboy). To protect herself from him, she made a contract and made him sign it. She thought that that contract could save her from him, not until something happened between them during the last night of their honeymoon. Her hate for Austin intensified when she found out that she was pregnant with his baby. To get revenge on Austin, she must hide her hatred for him and seek out his soft spot (his heart), causing him to fall in love with her and break his heart. Where will her defiance lead her? Will she be able to handle it all once she discover Austin's secret?

Sometimes letting go is the best choice. It will be painful but it will be worth it. Belle Marie Saavedra was still young when she met Simone Jose Dela Vega, the happy-go-lucky brother of her bestfriend. The young bachelor is living the life to it's fullest. Simone don't think about responsibilities and shits in life. No plan of finishing his studies and helping his parents on their business. His father was fed up and made decision that will change his life. He hired a tutor for him just so he could finish his college. A tutor that will make him change his mind and made him fall for her hard and deep. They fell in love. He felt like she was the one meant for him. She thought that he's the one for her. Got married and kept it secret. But one accident changed everything... Will the heart remember what the mind don't?

Eilish finds herself pregnant. She texts her husband Blaze to tell the good news. Ngunit paano kung ang kasiyahan mo ay biglang maglaho sa isang iglap? Papasok pa lamang siya ng kwarto nila when she hears a girl's moaning and also a man's voice. She recognized the voice to be his husband. Ngunit paano kung ang lahat ng ito ay gawa-gawa lamang ng kapatid mo. She faked a recording to set her up. Dahil sa galit na nararamdaman niya ay mabilis siyang umalis ng bahay but she hits by a car. Her sister manage to comfort her husband and becomes his wife because they thought that she's really dead. After 6 years, she came back and wants to get her revenge. Will she find out the truth?

"I woke up one day and I belonged to a lie but I closed my eyes and let it be.” Sweet lies are better than the painful truth. Aiah's eyes were shut with the truth about her past. She forgot everything about herself and the only way to regain those memories is to allow the people around her to feed her mind. She was said to be a perfect resemblance of her best friend, Eniessia, who happened to be the late wife of her current love interest. Zach Ethaniel lived in loneliness for years except the fact that his son gives him joy. He thought that his child is enough to put color to his dull world but he was mistaken. He needed someone to spark up his heart. It was not by fate but planned, they met each other in the midst of longing. They entered in a complicated mission and a tangled situation with Aiah's innocent lie.