Humble Beginnings

"Fine. I'd leave. "I reply, and Christiana's jaw hits the ground. "Raymond? "Mr. William calls in awe. "You had no choice. Greenwood, get upstairs and pack all Raymond's things. "Grandma says to me. The last part, she says with her back turned to me, calling out to the head of male helpers in the house. "But I'd be leaving with my wife. "I drop the bomb and grandma freezes. She turns around slowly to look at me. The look of confusion on her face. " Excuse you? "She questions and I smile. "If I'm leaving, I'm taking my wife along. As far as I know, Christiana and I are a married couple and I refuse to go anywhere without my wife. "I reply, and grandma scoffs as she covers the gap between us. "You scheming, little devil. You think you're so smart, don't you? "She says in my face and I look into her eyes. Silently challenging her to do whatever she can to stop me. "Well, my granddaughter will go nowhere with you if she doesn't want to... "Grandma begins. " Actually Grandma, I'm sticking by my husband. "Christiana's voice cuts grandma, and I stare up at her in shock. I thought I'd have to do this with force, and then try my best to make up for it later. But Christiana just shocked the brows off everybody's face. Including mine! *********** A wise man once said, you never really know someone till you give them power. How about family? Is family the same when there's a fight for might and glory?

Tidak diperdulikan oleh orang tuanya membuat Dania Vloreta Aurelia sudah kebal dengan kata 'Diacuhkan' termasuk oleh kekasihnya sendiri, yang sudah hampir setahun lamanya ia menjalani toxic relationship.Raga Arsen Vallario, lelaki yang menjabat sebagai ketua geng Cyclops itu juga kekasih dari seorang Dania Vloreta Aurelia,hubungannya berawal baik dari dua bulan pertama, tapi semakin ke sini ntahlah, sikapnya selalu berubah-ubah pada gadisnya'Hubungan yang diawali dengan kebohongan tidak akan pernah merujuk pada keseriusan.''Kejujuran adalah point penting dalam sebuah hubungan.''Landasan sebuah hubungan adalah komitmen, jika komitmen saja tidak ada, hancur? bagaimana hubungan itu bisa kokoh?''Cinta sejati adalah siapa yang bisa menjaga hati, bukan yang selalu mengucap janji tapi yak pernah ditepati.'

Ketika seseorang telah pergi ke alam lain, yang diingat hanyalah kebaikan atau keburukan semasa hidup, peran terhadap orang lain, serta SEBUAH KARYA nan diukirnya. "Perjalanan penuh makna, nantinya 'kan diringkas dalam satu kisah. Satu karya sebelum pergi dari dunia." --Jeno

[Rendezvous = Pertemuan] — Mungkin pepatah mengatakan 'Dunia itu sempit seperti daun kelor' benar adanya. Semesta juga memiliki macam-macam karma yang membuat banyak orang terkadang menyesali apa yang ia katakan ataupun lakukan. Tapi banyak juga yang mengatakan Karma itu indah dan Pertemuan juga indah. Tapi sepertinya tidak berlaku bagi wanita berumur 25 tahun itu. Meski tak sebenci dulu, namun pertemuan dengan pria berumur terpaut lumayan jauh itu menjuluki bahwa pertemuan tersial yang ia temui. Apalagi pertemuan buruk ditambah karma buruk pula, nyatanya ia harus terjebak dengan pria tersebut dalam jangka waktu tidak bisa ditentukan. — "Bapak tu kenapa kalo sama saya sensi terus? Heran saya." "Saya penasaran kenapa kamu benci saya." Written by mochachash

An epitome of kindness, beauty, and brain, Margaret Serrano lives her life imperfectly perfect. Not until her life and relationship with her superstar boyfriend, Elias Dela Peña, were ruined by someone named Dylan Villarosa, who happened to be her childhood enthusiast.

Book 3; Loving The Billionaire series "You need to watch how you talk, or do you think I need to teach you?" He leaned in closer, his hands pushing her to the wall. Her gaze was cold, yet terrifying. "You are a monster, yet, I will tame you." -- Her life takes a turn, when Nicole Hart agreed to get married to her childhood enemy, the mafia Don, Xander Castillo. She is turned between his bad temper, his dark responses and his touch. Yet, there was something missing, and she didn't know what. Will living in the same house with the Don taint her innocence? Or is she about to get some shocking news? -- "You will be my possession, I will own you." He said. "There is no possession without a master." Book 1: A Deal With The Billionaire. Book 2: A Game With The Billionaire.

What more could the 26 year old CEO Iris Summers need more in her life- other than a boyfriend? The Summers Inn Corporation is quickly rising through the ranks in the business world, she’s swimming in piles of money, and making a big name for herself. What she didn’t need, however, was becoming a mermaid. Iris’s life is turned upside down as dangerous family secrets are revealed, she learns to deal with her condition while working on a new resort, and a mysterious lover or two enter the picture.

Cassandra finds herself in a precarious financial situation due to her mother's mounting medical bills. Just when things couldn't seem to get any worse, fate intervenes in the form of the charming and prosperous Jasper, who proposes an irresistible proposition. He offers her a chance to pretend to be his wife for a year, which will help him handle his overbearing parents. Although the offer seems ludicrous, Cassandra finds herself in a bind and unable to refuse. As they embark on this fake relationship, they must learn each other's habits and quirks, blurring the lines between their fabricated romance and true feelings. But complications arise when Jasper's stunning ex-girlfriend appears on the scene, leaving Cassandra to question everything. In the midst of the unfolding drama, will Cassandra be able to navigate the complexities of her fake marriage with Jasper, or will the allure of his ex-girlfriend prove to be too much to handle?

Si Veronica ay isang simpleng babae na buong buhay ay inilaan sa pag-aalaga kay Nanay Belen at sa kanyang kinakapatid na si Barbara. Si Barbara ay maganda, matalino, at palaging nakukuha ng gusto niya, ngunit sa likod ng kanyang perpektong imahe ay isang spoiled brat na sanay sa pagmanipula ng mga tao. Habang nag vi video call si Veronica sa kanyang boss na half-Filipino, half-Italian na si Anthony Rossi ay agad niyang napansin ang kagandahan ni Barbara. Nabighani ito kaya't dali daling pumunta ito ng Pilipinas bitbit ang kanyang 6 years old na anak na si Bianca at ang kanyang pilipinang ina upang kuning magmodelo ng kanyang merch at magtayo na din ng kumpanya. Inisip niyang seryosohin ang pakikipag relasyon nito ngunit nang masaksihan niya kung paano nito tratuhin ang sariling ina, naisip niyang hindi ito ang babaeng para sa kanya. Nang magkaroon ng problema si Bianca sa eskwelahan, napagtanto ni Anthony na kailangan nito ng isang maternal figure. Sa isang praktikal na desisyon, inalok niya si Veronica ng isang kasunduang kasal—hindi para sa pagmamahal kundi para samahan si Bianca. Ngunit sa kabila ng kasunduan, isang damdaming hindi nila inaasahan ang unti-unting umusbong dahil sa kabila ng ka walang personalidad na itsura sa panlabas ng assistant ay may nakatago itong ganda at higit sa lahat-mabuti itong tao. Nang malaman ni Barbara ang tungkol sa kasunduan, gumawa ito ng eksena—sinaktan ang sarili at muntik nang kitilin ang sariling buhay. Sa gabing dapat ipagdiwang ang engagement nina Veronica at Anthony, isang rebelasyon ang yumanig sa kanilang mundo—buntis si Barbara, at si Anthony ang sinasabing ama. Totoo kaya ito? O isa na namang kasinungalingan upang wasakin ang kanilang pag-iibigan?

Clara Harding never acts without a well-thought-out strategy.She works hard at her job as a pup handler while keeping her head down.She is both excited and terrified by the thought of her partner.She had for what seems like forever set out in front of her, yet all that changes when future Beta Ethan Quinn, her young life crush and dearest companion, gets back with an unexpected close behind.Similarly as she's sinking lower into discouragement, she finds a flyer for KS Direction, an instructional hub for wolves.She embarks on a spontaneous journey across the globe after being rejected and brokenhearted.She meets Leon when she arrives at The Dark Wolf Pack.an antagonistic Alpha who despises her appearance.An Alpha, a Beta, and... another chance?