Japanese Honorifics Explained

"Look, if I told you I loved you, it would be a lie," I said to him. "But I love you, Anika," he responded, his eyes filled with sadness. "I don't feel the same way. I am content with my life as it is. I don't believe in love, and I value my freedom too much to give it up," I explained to him, hoping he would understand. "Please, just give me a chance. I promise I'll make you happy," he pleaded. "Stop..." I interrupted, feeling exhausted by his continuous pleading. "I'll do whatever you ask, I'll even change-" "Just stop!" I finally yelled, unable to tolerate any more of his words. "Why would you love me when I clearly stated my aversion to relationships?" I screamed in frustration. "I thought we could give our friendship a try, but you ruined it all by falling in love with me. Let's not see each other again," I firmly stated and walked away. *** Anika Rebecca Downs, a 23-year-old woman, appears to have it all. She possesses beauty, a charismatic figure, wealth, popularity, and all the good things one could desire. However, there is one crucial thing missing from her life – love. This absence stems from her past experiences of being used by men who were drawn to her wealth. Fed up with the constant disappointment, Anika vowed to never fall in love again. But what happens when Kelvin Birtch enters the picture? Kelvin was an appealing man who works for her company. At first, she tries to deny the growing attraction she feels towards him. However, how long can she suppress her feelings? And what will happen when her manipulating ex resurfaces in her life? To uncover the answers to these questions and more, delve into the rest of the book... :)

Sequel to "Forced Marriage With CEO." The story revolves around Aaron Black, the son of Myra and Austin Black. The heartless, rude, and arrogant CEO of the Black empire was forced to marry a sweet girl. He loves only his family. "Who is he?" A man in his mid-fifties asked the bride, who was trembling at her place. "Aaron," She retorted. Aaron was surprised at how she knew him. "How could you do this, Elaina? On your wedding day, you are running away with this guy?" The man shouted angrily. "Dad, I love him." "What the fuck?" Aaron screamed. "I don't know her; who are you fucking bitch?" Aaron shouted. "I just met you fifteen minutes ago; how could you say that?" "Shut up, young man." "Call your parents," The man roared angrily. "Hey, Mom, I'm stuck in a problem. I need... ," He tried to explain but the man snatched his phone. "Hello, I'm Subhash Malhotra; your son tried to take away my daughter on the day of her wedding," Mr. Malhotra said with a sigh. When Myra came, the man explained her what happened here. "What do you want us to do?" Myra asked. "My reputation is at stake. I want your son to get married to my daughter now," Mr. Malhotra said firmly. "What the fuck," Aaron roared and shouted, "Mom, you know me. I didn't do anything. She is trapping me." "Aaron... marry her," Myra's words broke him completely. "Mom..." He shouted from the depth of his lungs. Myra closed her eyes, and silent tears escaped from her eyes. During the wedding rituals, when her hand was given to his, he whispered, squeezing it roughly, " You are going to regret messing up with the great AARON BLACK." She whined in pain and thought, "I won't."

Isang mabigat na desisyon ang ginawa ni Adrianna, nang magpasya siyang iwanan ang nobyong si Mando sa probinsiya para sa ambisyon at kagustuhang umahon sa hirap. Ngunit pagdating niya sa Manila, ibang trabaho pala ang sasalubong sa kaniya. Akala niya'y magiging katulong siya ngunit sa isang maingay na lugar siya dinala, pinagsuot ng manipis na tela, na halos makita na ang kaluluwa niya. Wala siyang choice, hindi rin niya alam kung paano pa makakaalis sa lugar na iyon. Subalit isang lalaki ang nagligtas sa kaniya mula sa kamay ng isang Japanese customer na gusto siyang bilhin kapalit ng kaniyang pagkababae. Si Armani. Dinala siya nito sa malaking bahay at inoperan ng trabaho roon. Ngunit mas nagulat siya ng alukin siya nitong maging asawa nito. Mayaman ito at alam niyang kaya nitong ibigay ang lahat ng gusto niya. Noong una'y tumutol siya dahil sa agwat ng kanilang edad pero dahil sa ambisyon at kagustuhang umahon sa hirap, pumayag siya. Ibinigay ni Armani lahat ng gusto niya, pera, magagarang kasuotan, mamahaling alahas, lahat nakuha niya dahil dito. Naging masaya si Adrianna, hindi dahil mahal niya ito kung 'di dahil sa yaman at karangyaang natatamasa niya. Ngunit sadyang mapaglaro ang tadhana ng biglang mag-cross ang landas nila ni Mando at ang nakakabaliw pa, ipinakilala ito ni Armani bilang anak nito. Nagulo ang mundo niya. Sa pagbabalik ba ni Mando ay muling babalik ang nararamdaman niya rito o sa loob ng limang taon, natutunan niyang mahalin ang ama nito na si Armani? Ngunit paano kung tila ipinapaalala sa kaniya ni Mando ang pag-ibig na mayroon ito para sa kaniya? Kung paano niya ito minahal.

Si Akiyama, Fumiya Harah ay isang Japanese na iniwanan sa Bahay ampunan ng kanilang inang Filipino. Lumaki si Harah kasama ng kaniyang kapatid na si Aryah sa Bahay Ampunan at doon sila kinuha ng mag asawang Rosemarie at Anthony Coleman. Mga magulang ni Jack Coleman. Lumaki si Harah sa pamilya Coleman at nahulog ang loob ni Jack sa dalaga. Kalaunan ay nabuo ang kanilang pag iibigan at naging mas malapit pa sa isa't isa. Nagpasya silang ikasal. Kaya lang sa mismong araw ng kasal nila Harah at Jack ay sinabotahe si Harah ng kaniyang kapatid na si Aryah. Nilagyan nito ng Aphrodisiac ang tubig na inumin ni Harah at nagkamali si Harah ng kwartong pinasukan. Pinadala ni Aryah bilang unknown sender ang mga larawan at video na nakuha niya sa Mansion ng mga Coleman at nagpanggap na inosente. Kinamuhian ng buong angkan ni Jack si Harah at itinaboy ito. Inagaw naman ni Aryah si Jack. Nang mapalayas si Harah ay naging isang pulubi si Harah, doon niya nakilala ang kaniyang ama at tinulungan siya nito. Makalipas lamang ang ilang taon ay bumalik si Harah sa Pilipinas kasama ng kaniyang triplets na anak para umattend sa gaganaping kasal ng kaniyang kapatid na si Aryah at ng ex boyfriend niyang si Jack. Ininsulto at pinahiya naman siya ni Aryah pati ng mga kamag anak ni Jack. Doon dumating si Shawn para iligtas si Harah kasama ng triplets nilang anak. Hindi lubos akalain ni Harah at ng ibang tao na ang lalaking nakasama niya ng gabing iyon ay walang iba kundi si Shawn Ezekiel Peñafranco, isang hot billionaires. Paano kung alukin si Harah ng kasal ni Shawn? Tatanggapin niya kaya ang alok nitong kasal sa kabila ng paghihirap na naranasan niya dahil lang sa isang gabing pagkakamali?

I took a deep breath again and again as I finally knocked twice. And after a couple of minutes a baritone yet cold voice spoke. "Come in." My brows furrowed and my chest was pounding so loud when I heard Sir JR's voice. This is the first time he showed himself to us but... this was not the first time I met him. At sana wala rin siyang maalala pa. Pinilig ko ang ulo at pilit tinatanggal ang mga nasa isipan at dahan-dahang pinihit pabukas ang pinto. Biglang nanindig ang balahibo ko dahil sa lamig sa loob ng opisina ni Sir. "Hmm..." tumikhim ako upang agawin ang atensyon niya na nakatalikod mula sa akin at prenteng nakaupo sa swivel chair niya. "Good afternoon, Sir." I greeted politely. He stayed silently, he stayed in his place and he didn't respond to me. Hindi rin siya lumilingon kaya napakamot ako ng ulo. "Sir? What can I do for you? Is it because I'm late this morning? I'm sorry Sir, there's an emergency in our home, the reason why I'm late. I'm sorry." I explained but he remained silent. Dahan-dahan akong napayuko. Mukha ngang bad mood siya dahil hindi man lang lumilingon sa akin. "How old are you?" Wala pa sa isang segundo akong nag-angat ng tingin sa kaniya. "Hmmm, 24, Sir..." I answered lowly. "Married?" I swallowed as I responded. "No." "Single?" he asked again. "Opo." "Any relationship? Boyfriend? Ka live in?" "Wala po, Sir..." Pilit kong sinasagot ang mga tanong niya kahit alam kong confidential na iyon. Hindi ko rin alam kung bakit iyon ang naging binungad niya sa akin na hindi ko inaasahan. Nabalot kami ng katahimikan hanggang sa muli siyang magtanong na ikinamilog ng mga mata ko. "Virgin or not?" My mouth opened a bit 'coz of his inappropriate question.

I was reborn back to 1975, when the child in my womb was three months old. I did not tell anyone and quietly had an abortion. However, I still wrapped cotton around my belly every day, pretending the baby was still there. In my past life, my husband Declan Huxley's childhood sweetheart Jane Patton and I gave birth on the same day. She had a healthy, ordinary baby boy. But my child looked nothing like us—he was mixed-race, with features of the Valorian people. Declan and I were both locals, so there was no way our son could look like this. Enraged, Declan scolded me in front of everyone, accusing me of cheating on him and having a disgraceful affair with a Valorian. No matter how many times I explained, no one believed me, and I became the shameful woman everyone pointed at. Worse still, Declan reported me and handed in some foreign letters he found at home, which led to me being taken by federal agents and sentenced as a spy. I spent ten years in prison, and when I finally walked out, I was nothing but skin and bones. Meanwhile, Declan had climbed the ranks for his so-called loyalty to the country. He held Jane's hand and brought along my real son, Seth Huxley, then threw 500 dollars at me like it was charity. He said, "Back then, Jane was accidentally deceived by someone else and gave birth to that brat. Unlike you, she has a gentle nature and couldn't endure hardship, so I had no choice but to switch your children. "This money is payment for your ten years and your reputation. You have a criminal record, and I already filed for divorce long ago to be with Jane. Seth also thinks you're not worthy of me, so you better take care of yourself." Seth also looked at me with disgust. "Mommy Jane treats me very well, and she's not like you; she's never been to prison. I don't want a mother like you!" When I learned the truth, the fury was so overwhelming that I had a stroke and died in despair. In this new life, I want to see how they plan to scheme against me when the child is already gone.