Is Drowning Painful

Don't touch me!" She yanked his hand off, inching away from his reach. "Kath.." "What do you want from me?" She snapped, fighting the urge to tear up in front of this untrusting man she once called her husband. "You." he answered with so much authority and possessiveness. Katherine scoffed, what does he take her for? She wasn't ready when he drew closer to her, covering the space between them. He lowered his head until his warm breath fanned her face, "Marry me," he whispered to her, "again" ... Anderson Riecke is determined to do anything to legally secure his place as CEO of his father's chain of companies. But when his father's proposal was for him to get married, offering him only a very short time; it becomes a tug of war for him and his brothers. Anderson Riecke is willing to do anything to retain his position and inheritance, including remarrying Katherine Tetrazzini, his ex-wife whom he divorced out of her infidelity. Anderson is left with no choice than to invite her back into his life. No strings attached and on contract basis. The deal was to part ways, once he achieves his aim of being stated as CEO and rightful owner of the conglomerate; Katherine Tetrazzini felt the same way about him, all she wanted at that point was the benefit and then she'll be out of his life for good, before he finds out about his seed developing in her womb. But what happens when the feelings that both thought had died resurfaced, threatening to pull them back together? When Anderson Riecke took the risk of entangling himself with his ex-wife again, he was ready for anything but not for the weight of her secret and Katherine is determined to keep it away from him forever.

When Ruby's heart gets dumped, she seeks solace in a sizzling one-night stand with a mysterious stranger. After making a promise never to meet him again. But, fate has a wicked sense of humor - her mysterious hot stranger turns out to be her new boss, Jaxon! As they navigate their forbidden workplace romance, Ruby hides a secret that could ruin everything that she has kept hidden for a long time. Meanwhile, Jaxon's social anxiety has him locked down, except when Ruby's around. For them to get what they both want, they decided to play the fake couple card. As they pretend to be a couple to keep up appearances, real feelings spark. Can Ruby and Jaxon confront their fears, confess their secrets, and find love in the unlikeliest of places? Will Ruby's secret get exposed before the end of their fake relationship?

Romano "Ram" Santiago is a well known businessman, kilalang kilala siya bilang isang magaling na negosyante at lahat halos ay kaya niyang paikutin sa kanyang mga kamay, hanggang iwanan siya nang kanyang pinakamamahal na nobya, at sa sobrang kalungkutan na nararamdaman ay nagawa niyang sumama sa isang prostitute a prostitute that turned out to be a virgin. Paano ang perpekto niyang mundo ay magugulo nang dahil sa isang prostitute na nagngangalang Atilla Salvador.

What happens when fate and chance come knocking with a blank slate, a minute after you just felt a car climb over you? Jason ignored her. He humiliated her. He let their daughter almost drown while he played father to his mistress’ child. But when Molly died, fate gave her a second chance. This time, she would no longer be the obedient wife. This time, she’ll expose him, starting with the secret that has the potential to unravel every single crafted plan: She’s carrying his best friend’s child.

Evonne Shannon was a poor student mother sponsored. She was also the crush I had been courting for a long time. Wanting to allow her to shine, I gave up my place in the piano competition for her. However, she glared at me with disdain for deciding this on my own. She then instantly turned around and handed the registration form to her boyfriend, Angelo Zambrano, and said, "Ange, only you deserve this competition." Evonne liked sports cars, so I begged my mother to buy her a limited-edition McLaren supercar. But in return, Evonne mocked me and called me shallow. "Don't think I'll accept you just because I'm accepting the car, Chase Shannon. You've never understood me." With my help, Evonne got to put on a facade of a mysterious billionaire's daughter. But the moment she got money from me, she turned around and went on a romantic getaway with Angelo. I thought of Evonne as my everything and even asked my mother to arrange for her to join the family company. Within half a year, she was promoted to a core team member. She then conspired with Angelo to drain the company dry and even forced me to my death. "What else can you do besides insult me with money and a materialistic lifestyle, Chase? You're the most disgusting obstacle on my path to success. Only when you're dead can I marry Ange," she declared. I was heartbroken when I heard this, and that was when Evonne pushed me off the sidewalk and into traffic. Immediately after that incident, I was reincarnated to the day I bought Evonne a piano. She was glaring at me with disdain. "If you don't want to buy it, just say so. There's no need to humiliate me like this." I let out a dismissive scoff. "Am I the one who's humiliating you, or are you the shameless one? You beg for food but complain that it's cold. You're worse than those stray dogs on the streets. At least they show gratitude after getting scraps."

My 18th birthday was supposed to be the day I found my fated mate, but I never expected it to be him - Alpha Cassian Blackwood, my own stepfather. I'm torn between the forbidden passion that burns within me and the pack laws that forbid our love. As I struggle with the consequences of our forbidden bond, I'm forced to confront the ultimate question. Will I risk everything for a love that could destroy me, or will I break my own heart to obey the rules? Or will i find way to make it work?

"You will do what I want and there is no going back on my words!" John's voice boomed out. "Dad, I f**king have a boyfriend, what do you expect me to tell him?" "That you are getting married!" "But he is mute."  "I don't care!"  Chloe Thomas, a sassy shopping queen known and hated by everyone, is forced to get married to a rich tycoon's son who everyone knows as a mute because he doesn't talk to people, to save her dad's business. What if this arranged marriage would help her a lot? What if she behaves that way for a reason? What if what she shows to the world to be her is different from the real her?

Suga tak menampik bahwasanya monster merupakan wujud lain dari dirinya, atas kekejaman yang ia lakukan sebagai seorang ketua mafia. Namun di khalayak umum, Suga dikenal sebagai seorang geeky CEO, tetapi begitu dingin. Oleh sebab itu, sosok Suga tak cukup digemari.Ketika Ratih tiba-tiba terlibat pertengkaran dengan Suga, wajah Suga yang tampan diketahui oleh wanita tersebut. Demi melindungi identitasnya, Suga terpaksa mengawasi gerak-gerik Ratih yang merupakan bawahannya, sekaligus pembenci dirinya. Ia merekrut wanita itu sebagai sekretaris pribadi.Tak mudah bagi Ratih menjalani kehidupan di di samping Suga dengan tenang. Ia merasa pasang mata selalu mengawasinya. Kebenciannya pada Suga pun semakin membuncah. Namun di sisi lain, Ratih justru tertarik dengan misteri di balik topeng culun milik Suga. Diam-diam ia melakukan pengamatan. Lambat laun Ratih mulai mengetahui keanehan atas diri Suga melalui insiden-insiden mengerikan. Belum lagi perasaannya terus dibuat berdesir oleh paras pria itu. Lantas, apakah Ratih bisa menguak identitas Suga yang sebenarnya? Dan respon apa yang akan Ratih terapkan setelahnya, ketika hati sudah mencintai Suga?

She found her true mate… but he belongs to another. Dana never expected to find her fated mate in the heart of the city — especially not in her cold, brilliant, and heartbreakingly human boss. Kos is a billionaire inventor, engaged to a woman the world sees as perfect. And worst of all… he doesn’t feel the bond. To reveal the truth would make her look desperate, maybe even insane. Who would believe that a shy assistant is his destined mate — and not just after his name or fortune? But the bond is real. The ache is real. And when fate forces them together, nothing will ever be the same. Can a heart blinded by reason learn to feel what only instincts can see? Or will Dana lose him — before he even realizes she was his all along?

Monte and Ericka agreed to marry only on paper to avoid the pressure from Monte's grandfather, who wanted him to marry Almira Madrigal. Monte believes Almira is connected to the death of his sibling, Montana. However, their happy couple life, and starting falling to each other, was replaced by a series of tragedies, leading to Monte and Ericka's separation. Monte thought Ericka was dead. But when he discovered that she was alive, She already had children. How can he regain Ericka's love, especially since she has built a new life with someone else and their children? Will he be able to reclaim the woman he let go, or should he continue pursuing her despite the intense pain?