Kabanata 12 El Filibusterismo

Caenaella Solace Felicidad is the die-hard hopeless romantic heiress of the Illustracion clan. She was a believer of the tale of the forbidden lovers of El Salvador. A sucker for the forbidden rose of the land. Growing up, her elders taught her one thing, that is to spite the powerful family of the Valiente. Ang nangungunang pamilya sa buong El Salvador na sa kasamaang palad ay nasa kabilang bakod lang ng kaniyang paborito at manamahal na Casa Console ang Hacienda. Sa gitna ng kalayaan na sa wakas ay natamo nilang magka kapatid pagka tapos maging isang home-schooled student ng ilang taon ay nakilala niya ang ika-tatlong henerasyong lalaki ng taga kabilang hacienda. Jaffen Emmanuel Valiente Jr is the ruthless first born of the Hacienda de la Valiente. He was the heir who was taught to not just rule the land but the whole clan. Ang lalaking minsan ng nahumaling sa babaeng may Mala-anghel na ngiti sa kabilang hacienda. It was all then she realize that the owner of those eyes was no other than the first born grandchild of the ruthless family of El Salvador. Jaffen Emmanuel was supposed to be her enemy, and so was Caenaella Solace to him. But what if fate suddenly played with Cupid and struck both hearts to beat as one? Will the tragic ending of the old tale of the forbidden lovers repeat? Paano kung hindi lang pala ang kanilang mga pamilya ang tututol sa kanila? Paano kung pati ang tadhana ay napagdesisyunang mas ikabubuti nila ang magka layo ang isa't isa? At paano kung pati si Cupido ay tututol na rin sa kanila? Kaya kaya nilang panindigan ang klase ng pag-ibig na noon pa may naging masalimuot ang naging kinahantungan.

"Ijab kabul?!" Naira terkejut mendengar apa yang barusan disampaikan Arhan, kakak kandungnya. Di mana Arhan mengatakan kalau dirinya baru saja melakukan ijab kabul dengan atasannya, alias menikahkan Naira dengan bosnya sendiri. *** Naira, seorang gadis yang dalam sekejap telah berubah statusnya menjadi istri orang lain yang juga merupakan atasan kakak kandungnya sendiri hanya karena sebuah kesepakatan. Kesepakatan apakah itu? Lantas, akankah Naira mampu bertahan di dalam sebuah rumah tangga yang ternyata banyak "bunga" dibaliknya. *** Ikuti terus ceritanya ya, jangan lupa share dan semoga ada hikmah yang bisa dipetik 💜 Tetap Utamakan Baca Alqur'an 💜

Elina hanya anak di luar nikah dalam keluarganya. Status rendahnya dijadikan alasan untuk sang ayah memanfaatkannya. Lelah menjadi putri pengganti keluarga Alvalendra, Elina memutuskan memberontak. Namun, ancaman dari istri sah ayahnya, membuat Elina berpikir seribu kali. Tak hanya harus menghadapi kekejaman istri sah sang ayah dan ancaman dari musuh bisnis ayahnya, Elina juga harus menghadapi balas dendam salah sasaran dari Darren—bodyguardnya. Lalu, apakah Elina bisa melalui semuanya?

12 lives were chosen to be the end of this war. 12 lives is what we were told were all that was needed. when we finally crossed the border to the fae however the truth came to light. I lived my life believing service to my country was enough and that I should be glad to die a martyr. Now as I see Nok standing in the night I can't help but feel like it's just not worth it. After 3 years of training Ashai and her comrades are pushed into a new world with one goal in mind: kill the fae king and bring peace. When she meets a young fae named Nok however the simplicity of the plan fades and she is forced to choose between her mission: the one thing she was made to do, and her new found freedom that comes with her fae blood. Lies are revealed and her life turns upside down when she enters the fae court, how will she deal with the over powering emotions of the fae and her own perceived inferiority? Maybe that dark and mysterious King could help her? Dive into a twisting tale of Faerie court politics, royal family drama, and romantic triangles with Ashai who tries to navigate the wild new world she's found herself in.

My life had never been more miserable until the day I witnessed my stepsister, Elise, getting married to my boyfriend, Miguel Hernandez - on the very same day I assisted a homeless-looking man. To make matters worse, I had to offer myself as property of El Diablo, the most ruthless mafia lord in the city, to save my father's life. After being auctioned off by El Diablo, I discovered that my new master was the homeless man I assisted - Gabriel, who also happened to be Elise's ex-boyfriend and Miguel's sworn rival. As the saying goes, “The enemy of my enemy is my friend,” and I didn't just find a friend in Gabriel, but also a contract husband. However, I had a probation period of two months to fully become a property of Gabriel else, I would be returned to El Diablo. What happens when the probation period is over and feelings start to creep in? Will Gabriel still regard me as a worthy candidate for the contract marriage?

In the uncompromising tough game of life. Valerie's half-brother betrays her for a token. Desperate to save his own head, after signing a ridiculously dangerous and risky deal at the expense of the only family he has left, selling her into the hive of the merciless Mafia lord, El Macho. The same one every being feared. Her impurity is crushed and bruised and her existence crashing in Shackles with the twinkle of an eye condemning her to a life of unbearable torture and torment. Pinned down in a painful world, she endures the tortures of a cruel man. Valarie soon finds rest and warmth in the arms of Macho's only brother, Carlos but their forbidden affair and attraction sets ablaze a once blooming relationship between two brothers. Now, they are on the run, a plan must be made to escape wrath, war and death.

Lisa, a determined young woman, finds herself entangled in the dangerous world of the Mafian. After a fight with her boyfriend, she seeks solace in a club, only to be kidnapped by the men working for Mafian boss Alejandro "El Diablo" Hernandez. They claim her father owes them a substantial debt. Alejandro becomes infatuated with Lisa and arranges for her to perform private dances. Despite her reluctance, Lisa complies to gain money, but it falls short of her father's debt. Wanting her freedom, Lisa devises a plan to seduce Alejandro, becoming pregnant to secure her leverage. Lisa rises to become the Mafian queen, but when Alejandro discovers the child isn't his, he seeks revenge. As their turbulent relationship unravels, Lisa must navigate a treacherous game of love and deception to protect herself and her loved ones. "One Night with the Mafian King" is a gripping tale of passion, power, and survival in the treacherous world of the Mafian, where loyalty is scarce, and betrayal lurks at every turn.

On the night of her graduation, Elle lost her mum and her best friend Ethan went missing. Her mum's death was strange. She was found dead and dry, with no blood in her when an autopsy was conducted. The only injury on her was two tiny dots on her neck. How she died, she didn't know. But everything pointed to Ethan. Elle had left him with her mum that night, only to come back to meet the worst scenario that tormented her life. This happened five years ago when at the age of eighteen, she moved on and re-established her mum's business known as EL corporations. Now 23 years old, her nightmares started again when Ethan came back. ~~EXCERPT~~ Her emotions swirled all over the place. She was still the stupid Elle. She trusted people easily, but what did they do? They pay her back with heartache and pain. "Elle, I warn you," He said slowly walking toward her like the predator he was. Elle gazed fiercely at him "What are you going to do? Lock me up? Or drink me to death.?!" Ethan smiled, the smile that weakened her bones, that shook her very core and being. "Elle, if you run, I chase, and if I catch?" He took her by the waist and pulled her to him. Their body was so close that his hot breath fanned her neck turning her red. Ethan's hand tightened around her waist "You make me lose my sanity Elle, do you know that?" He bent toward her inhaling her sweet scent that always invaded his senses. Elle's eye's turned wild "Let me go this instant!" Ethan's eye's darkened when he gazed down at her luscious red lips. Before he knew it, his mouth captured her lips in a warm sweet kiss.

Saat berusia 12 tahun, Piero menyaksikan kakaknya dibunuh oleh lima orang. Dendam itu ia bawa hingga dewasa, di usia ke-18 tahun ia telah menjadi pembunuh untuk pertama kalinya yang membawanya masuk ke penjara. Namun, setelah ia keluar dari penjara, ia kembali memburu empat orang yang terlibat lainnya, membunuh mereka satu per satu. Puncaknya, ia harus menghadapi Garrett, pengedar narkoba kelas kakap sekaligus dalang utama kematian kakaknya, disinilah pertarungan hidup dan mati yang menentukan apakah Piero akan bertahan membalaskan dendamnya atau ia kalah dalam medan pertempuran.

Tahun 1963, di desa Galogandang, tiga anak kecil berusia 12 tahun bersahabat. Kasim, Fikri, dan Khairul. Di antara mereka bertiga, Khairul merupakan anak toke beras dan paling kaya di kampung. Namun, orang tua Khairul Pak Anwar dan Buk Rosma melarang anaknya itu bergaul dengan orang miskin. Tanpa sepengetahuan orang tuanya, Khairul diam-diam tetap berteman dengan kedua anak tersebut. Suatu hari, Kasim dan Fikri belum makan seharian. Mereka minta makanan ke Khairul. Khairul mengatakan ibunya baru saja merebus ubi jalar. Mungkin dia bisa memberi mereka ubi rebus tersebut. Kasim dan Fikri sangat gembira. Mereka bertiga lalu pergi ke rumah Khairul ketika waktu sudah menunjukkan pukul sembilan malam. Khairul menyuruh teman-temannya itu menunggu di dekat kandang sapi, sementara dia pergi mengambilkan ubi tersebut. Ketika Khairul pergi, Pak Anwar ternyata sedang menuju ke kandang sapi dan memeriksa kandang tersebut. Hal rutin yang biasa dia lakukan setiap malam. Kasim dan Fikri langsung takut dan bergegas bersembunyi di belakang kandang. Sampai akhirnya Pak Anwar pergi. Saat Khairul kembali, dia berpapasan dengan Pak Anwar. Pak Anwar bertanya mau ke mana malam-malam, dan Khairul gugup sambil mengatakan kalau dia hendak membuang sampah. Pak Anwar pun curiga. Tanpa sepengetahuan Khairul, dia menguntit anaknya tersebut. Khairul yang merasa sudah aman, segera memanggil kedua sahabatnya. Mereka pun keluar dan semangat hendak memakan ubi. Saat itulah Pak anwar muncul lalu memarahi anak-anak tersebut. Pak anwar tidak segan-segan menurunkan tangan kasar ke Kasim dan Fikri. Sampai-sampai Fikri muntah darah dan Kasim merasakan tulangnya seperti mau patah setelah dibanting ke tanah oleh lelaki dewasa itu. Ketika kedua orang tua anak tersebut tahu apa yang menyebabkan anak mereka sakit, dendam dan kebencian pun menyeruak. Pak Abdul selaku ayah si Fikri dan Pak Uday sebagai ayah si Kasim mencari Pak Anwar untuk membuat perhitungan. Mereka menuntut keadilan untuk anak mereka. *** Cover dibuat menggunakan AI dari canva.com