Fried Rat

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.

"Di dunia ini mungkin banyak yang dipertemukan dengan pandangan pertama, perjodohan atau hal lainnya. Disatukan karena cinta, rasa hormat atau keduanya. Tidak bisakah di antara kita sedikit berbeda dari mereka?" tanya Akram. "Kamu mau bilang karena kebetulan atau kesialan?" sindir Arum. "Tolong beri aku kesempatan dan pada kesalahan yang mempertemukan kita. Aku harap kita tidak berujung pada penyesalan," bujuk Akram penuh harap. Akram Hazami Ardanuansyah membuat kesalahan dengan memporak-porandakan hidup Arumi Liliana. Menawarkan pernikahan yang tak diawali cinta tapi kesalahan. Maukah Arum menerima tawaran itu demi menutup aibnya? Bisakah ia hidup dengan pria yang selalu mengingatkannya pada dosa, sakit dan malu?

Pangeran Ibram Al-Ikram terpaksa menjadi Pangeran Makhota Kerajaan Akhtaran. Demi kakaknya, Raja Abram Al-Abrar yang belum juga dikaruniai pewaris dengan sebuah syarat. Ia hanya akan menikah dengan gadis pilihannya dan tidak boleh ada yang berhak mengatur istrinya, termasuk raja. Raja Abram tak punya pilihan dan setuju meski beberapa mentri kerajaan keberatan. Kedamaian kerajaan terusik saat ratu diracuni dan para tabib tidak memiliki penawarnya. Diambang keputusasaan, seorang tabib memberitahukan rumor tanaman langka miliki Ratu Maura dari Kerajaan Dharmajaya. Ibram menyanggupi syarat apapun dari Ratu Maura dengan menyamar sebagai Jendral Harimau Putih utusan kerajaannya. Ratu Maura menambahkan syarat agar jendral menghadiri pertunangan putrinya dengan Pangeran Kerajaan Jaraban. Setidaknya kehadiran jendral yang terkenal itu disegani tamu kerajaan lain dan tidak mengacaukan pertunangan putrinya, Putri Ahana. Pertunangan yang jadi harapan Kerajaan Dharmajaya, justru berubah menjadi kacau karena Ahana yang terkenal dengan kecantikannya terlihat buruk rupa dan langsung ditolak Pangeran Jaraban. Ketika Raja Kerajaan Jaraban berteriak di hadapan semua tamu, siapa yang sudi menikahi putri buruk rupa itu? Jendral Harimau Putih mengatakan dirinya bersedia dan mengejutkan semua orang. "Kau bodoh Jendral, memungut sesuatu yang sudah dibuang putraku," ucapnya angkuh dan para tamu pun tertawa. "Anda lebih bodoh lagi, melepas sesuatu yang berharga saat kesempatan itu ada dalam genggaman kalian. Yang Mulia Ratu Maura, aku Pangeran Ibram Al-Ikram dari Kerajaan Akhtaran meminta izin meminang putrimu, Putri Ahana sebagai satu-satunya istriku," ucapnya seraya membuka topeng harimaunya. Apakah jawaban Ratu Maura? Bersediakah Ahana menjadi istri Pangeran Ibram saat gadis itu dilema, ingin menjadi rakyat biasa atau menyelamatkan harga dirinya? Apakah Ibram akan menarik kata-katanya saat mendengar pengakuan Ahana jika dirinya tidak memiliki agama yang kembali mengejutkan semua orang?

"Maaf Mas, ada jurang tak kasat mata di antara kita. Aku ini janda dan ibu tunggal, tidak pantas bersanding denganmu. Sekalipun hati kami berdua kamu menangkan, ingatlah, kita terhalang status. Belum lagi mantan suamiku selalu berulah," ucapku agar ia mengerti. Aku cukup tahu diri. Mata teduhnya semakin menatap dalam dan aku merasa tenggelam. Sudut bibirnya berkedut lalu berkata, "Untuk pertama kalinya saya senang bilang ... TERSERAH. Kamu silahkan menjauh, nanti aku kejar. Saya tidak mau kalah dari mantan suamimu itu. Kalau kamu sabar, saya bisa tegar. Kita lihat, ke mana perahu nasib kita berlayar." Aku menghirup napas serakah, keras kepala sekali pria ini. Ingin kutabok kepalanya, tapi sayang, takut otak cerdasnya rusak. Masa laluku yang selalu saja membawa kesulitan dan keinginan keluarganya yang rumit. Benarkah bisa seperti ucapnya? Entahlah, aku hanya bisa diam membisu, takut berharap berujung sakit.

Everyone knew that Simon Zimmer and Luna Springfield had been friends with benefits for a year, but they had chosen to hide it from Bertha Marsh, the deaf one. During a New Year’s gathering, Bertha's cold attitude caused displeasure to Simon’s friend. “Simon, is Bertha kicking up a fuss again? Seriously, that doctor of yours is more considerate. She knows how to get you into a good mood and doesn’t throw tantrums,” he said loudly with disdain. Simon’s expression turned dark, and he snapped at him. “Don’t say anything you shouldn’t. Bertha’s the most important person to me. I’ll die if she leaves.” He then anxiously signed to Bertha to ask whether she was sick. What he did not know was that Bertha had heard it all, and their future together was over.

I returned home after studying abroad for three years, only to find that my brother’s girlfriend had brought her entire family to live in my mansion. The moment they saw me, they pinned me against the floor. "How dare you! Call him your sweetheart, spend his money, and now you're here to take my mansion? " When I saw the girlfriend’s crazed antics, I was shocked. “Who did you say owns the mansion?” “It’s my boyfriend’s, but it’ll be mine sooner or later. It has nothing to do with you.” With her parents, she yanked off the ancient pendant on my neck and crushed my heirloom bracelet. They even tied up my limbs, put me on the table, and positioned me in a humiliating pose to post online. Her brother pinned my legs down and reached under my shirt…

READ AT YOUR OWN RISK!!! WARNING: MATURED CONTENT. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! (Red Gabrielle Story) Huminto saglit sa pagtibok ng puso ni Yuri ng magkasalubong ang kanilang mata ni Red- ang lalaking kay dilim at kay lalim tumingin. Takbo... iyon ang babala ng kanyang utak- ngunit paano siya makakawala sa mala-bakal nitong mga bisig gayong sa tuwing sinusubukan niyang lumayo ay ibinabalik siya nito sa bisig nito? TRAPPED SERIES#4. Trapped Series Titles ⬇️ 1.Trapped with him (Alaric) COMPLETED 2.The lonely billionaire and his maid. (Damon) COMPLETED 3. His intention (Zandro) COMPLETED 4.Trapped in his wrath (Red) COMPLETED 5.Broken hearts and promises (Miguel)ONGOING 6. The hidden wife tears (Nickolas) SOON 7. The billionaire's trick (Liam) SOON 8.His dangerous trap. (Tres) SOON 9.Forbidden desire (Jack) SOON 10.The billionaire's secret love (Wendell) SOON Genre: ROMANCE/DARK ROMANCE/STEAMY READ AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!!

Dala ng kahangalan ay napunta si Odette sa isang masamang sitwasyon. Nagpagalaw siya sa isang hindi kilalang lalaki, na matapos ang gabing iyon ay nawala na parang isang bula Hinarap niya mag-isa ang lahat ng galit ng kanyang lola at tiyahin, pero pinatunayan niyang kaya niyang ibangon ang sarili. Odette will graduate with flying colors, taking up BS Marine Transportation, kaisa-isang babae sa kanilang block. Sa pagtungtong niya sa kanyang OJT para maabot ang pangarap, dumating ang isang Presidente na kinababaliwan ng lahat, si Helios, ang bagong may-ari ng University na kanyang pinapasukan, isang bilyonaryong may-ari ng sikat na Transverse cruise ships, sa ilalim ng kumpanyang Royal Cervantes Inc She knows nothing about him except for being rich and honorable, but what if he was the fraternity lord who was one of those men who dishonored her that night?

She's twenty-one while he's thirty. She's single while he's annulled. She's a fresh grad student while he's a CEO. She's a brat while he's independent. She's an heiress while he is a billionaire. She's sexy while he's hot. She's gorgeous while he's luscious. Isang uhaw sa pagmamahal ng magulang at isang hindi swerte sa pagmamahal. Melania Yushra Lardizabal, a business tycoon heiress, chose to become a brat, wild and liberated as her way to get her parent's attention who were too busy with their businesses that they forget Era's existence. Jacob Niccolai Sandoval, a CEO and a billionaire became cold and arrogant when he got his heart broken twice by two different women. Two souls with a big hole in their hearts who were forced into marriage and lived together. An arranged marriage with a five-year contract and five golden rules. Mapupunan kaya ng bawat isa ang puwang ng kani-kanilang mga puso? Paano kung sa pagdaan ng mga araw ay unti-unti nilang makilala ang totoong pagkatao ng bawat isa at 'di naiwasang mahulog? Muli kayang isusugal ni Nicco ang puso sa ikatlong pagkakataon? Hahayaan kaya ni Era na mahulog kay Nicco ang puso if the fifth golden rule is not to fall in love with him dahil kailanman ay hindi siya ang tipo ng babae na magugustuhan nito?

“WARNING! MATURED CONTENT! Read at your own risk…” “Masaya na ako sa isang payâk na pamumuhay, makatapos ng pag-aaral ang isa sa mga pangarap ko. Ngunit, paanong nasadlak ako sa isang kasalanan na hindi ako ang may gawa?”- LOUISE Louise Howard- isang simpleng dalaga na may pangarap sa buhay, lumaking may takot sa Diyos at busog sa pangaral ng magulang. Babaeng busilak ang kalooban na sinamantala ng kaibigang mapanlinlang. Nagising na lang si Louise na siya na ang sinisisi ng lahat sa nangyaring aksidente. Siya ang sumalo sa galit ng pamilyang Thompson, dahil sa minor de edad pa siya ay hindi nakulong ang dalaga. Ngunit biglang naglaho si Louise at maging ang mga magulang nito ay walang nagawa. Natagpuan na lang ni Louise ang sarili na nakatayo sa harap ng isang lalaking nakaratay sa kama. At bilang kabayaran sa kanyang kasalanan ay personal niyang aalagaan ang binatang naka-comatose. Akala ni Louise ay matatapos na ang delubyo sa kanyang buhay sa oras na magising ang lalaki. Subalit, hindi niya inaasahan na habambuhay pala niyang pagdudusahan ang kasalanan na hindi naman siya ang may gawa. Habang ang totoong may sala ay malayang namumuhay sa karangyaan. Magawa pa kayang makaalis ni Louise sa poder ng isang lalaking makasarili at tila malaki ang galit sa mundo? O tuluyan na niyang yayakapin ang masalimuot na sitwasyon? Ating subaybayan kung paanong ibangon ni Louise ang kanyang sarili at ibalik ang dignidad na winasak ng taong kanyang pinagkatiwalaan. “DESPERATE MOVE”