Kabanata 17 Noli Me Tangere

Aku hanya gadis belia, yang masih mencari jati diri. Yang luluh saat dia memberikanku kenyamanan. Namun, aku tidak tahu ini cinta atau bukan, kami tidak pernah mengatakan saling mencintai. Mungkin hanya sebuah ego, karena di antara kami hanya ada hasrat saling membutuhkan. Aku selalu mengabaikan hal itu, yang penting aku selalu bisa bersamanya. Hingga semuanya terasa semakin sulit, selain umur kami yang terpaut sangat jauh, dia juga guruku dan majikan Ibu.

Layla, pressured by her strict mother, finds herself torn between passion and duty on whether she should do law, despite her heart belonging to art. All while her intense and tangled feelings for Aria cause a rift in their friendship - leading to deep heartbreak and isolation once Aria disappears from her life. Just as she resolves herself to recover, an eerie encounter with Aria's ex, Nelle, uncovers that something more sinister is brewing behind the scenes. As emotions collide, and secrets unveiled, Layla is forced to face the truths on growing up and the blurred lines between emotional drama and supernatural mystery.

Laura dan Launa harus terpisah saat seorang mantan pembantu bernama Weny menculiknya. Dua kepribadian mereka sangat berbeda setelah berumur 17 tahun. Launa mempunyai bakat melihat hantu. Launa selalu ditindas di sekolah sampai akhirnya menemukan sosok hantu tampan Ardiaz yang menemuinya. beda dengan Laura sifat manja dan angkuh ada di dirinya. Sampai sebuah kejadian menjijikkan menimpanya. Akankah mereka bisa bertemu kembali? bagaimana Launa bisa lari dari kekejaman Weny.

[Menantumu sakit, Bu Nur? Sayang sekali. Padahal aku suka cara dia bekerja. Terpaksa aku harus cari karyawan lain,] Suara wanita di rekaman itu terdengar jelas. [Iya, Amira sudah sebulan hanya bisa berbaring saja. Kedua kakinya lumpuh. Kata dokter gejala stroke ringan. Oleh karena ini aku sangat terpukul. Sedih sekali rasanya, sebab kasihan sekali melihat Habib, karena istrinya sakit begini, Habib harus mengurus dirinya sendiri.] [Semoga Amira lekas sembuh, ya. Amiin.] [Amira tidak akan sembuh, Bu Sarah. Dia terserang stroke. Tidak mungkin sembuh lagi. Oleh karena ini aku memilih untuk menyuruh Habib menghalalkan Laila. Aku dan Habib sudah bicara soal ini dan dia setuju. Selanjutnya aku akan membicarakan hal ini pada Amira] "Ya Allah," Amira mengelus dada, lebih tepatnya ia terkesiap. [Apa? Menikahi Laila maksudnya?] [Apalagi kalau bukan? Itu bukan dosa, kenapa kau harus terkejut?]

Malam sebelum pernikahan yang ke-17, suamiku, yang seorang mafia, berjanji kali ini pernikahan kami akan tenang tanpa gangguan. "Merry, kali ini aku janji," katanya dengan sungguh-sungguh. "Aku sudah bilang pada Agnes, besok, sekali pun langit runtuh, dia harus menanggungnya sendiri." Kandunganku sudah memasuki bulan kelima. Aku dan Lewis sudah bersama selama tiga tahun. Kini, aku hamil lima bulan, tetapi belum pernah sekali pun kami berhasil menggelar pernikahan. Sebab sebelumnya, dia sudah membatalkan pernikahan kami sebanyak enam belas kali. Setiap kali itu terjadi, alasannya selalu sama, yaitu karena adik angkatnya, Agnes. Pertama, katanya demam. Aku menemaninya semalaman di rumah sakit tanpa sempat ganti gaun pengantin, yang ternyata Agnes hanya flu ringan. Kedua, katanya sakit jantung. Lewis langsung pergi meninggalkanku, padahal sebenarnya dia sedang asyik mengobrol bersama teman-temannya sambil minum teh. Ketiga, katanya takut petir. Lewis meninggalkanku di tengah sumpah pernikahan, membiarkanku berdiri sendirian di depan para tamu. Namun, kali ini berbeda. Tiga hari lalu, aku menerima sepucuk surat dari Vireka Utara. Ayahku, kepala Keluarga Damian, secara pribadi mengirim undangan agar aku pulang. Jika kali ini Lewis masih memilih pergi demi Agnes, maka aku akan menghilang untuk selamanya.

RÉSUMÉ : J'ai passé trois ans à être l'épouse parfaite : patiente, fidèle et aveugle. Puis un accident de voiture m'a arraché le bébé que je portais sans même le savoir. Et tandis que je gisais là, anéantie, mon mari fêtait la grossesse de sa maîtresse. C'est à ce moment-là que quelque chose a craqué en moi. Je le quitte enfin… et il regrettera d'avoir cru que je ne le ferais pas.

Back in college, Damian Cross and Alexandra “Alex” Vega shared a reckless kind of passion—one built on stolen nights, whispered names, and a promise that it was nothing serious. No commitments. No future. Just fire. Pero hindi alam ni Damian, that fire left something behind—twins. A boy and a girl Alex raised on her own, telling them their father died years ago. While Damian built his ruthless empire and became one of the world’s most powerful billionaires, Alex buried their past and became a decorated soldier. Until one mission went wrong, leaving her unit dead… and turning her into one of the most sought-after bodyguards in the country. Seven years later, Alex’s world shatters again—her daughter is diagnosed with leukemia. Desperate for money for the surgery, Alex takes the job she almost rejected: protect a billionaire being hunted by enemies. She nearly drops the file when she sees his name. Damian Cross. Damian, on the other hand, isn’t thrilled either. He laughs in disbelief when he’s told his new head of security is a woman—until she walks in. The same fierce eyes. The same fire. The same woman he thought he’d lost forever. Now, Damian must face the truth: the bodyguard sworn to protect him is the only woman he’s ever let too close… and she’s hiding the biggest secret of all—his children. As bullets close in, old wounds reopen, and sparks reignite, Alex must choose: keep the walls she built for seven years, or let Damian back in—and risk breaking more than just her own heart.

Lea Chambellia, seorang gadis berusia dua puluh tahun. Dulunya dia masuk kedalam penjara anak dan panti rehabilitasi karena tuduhan pembakaran rumah dan pembunuhan orang tuanya. Tapi, dia melihat bahwa ada gadis lain yang melakukan itu. Kini dia telah terbebas dari kekangan penjara dan berjanji mencari tahu pembunuh yang sebenarnya. Bisakah dia mencari jawaban teka-teki itu?

When the world knows your name, sometimes the only way to find yourself is to become someone else. Dalon Sorrin is a world-famous Formula 1 driver, a master at navigating high speeds and higher stakes. But when the weight of fame becomes too much, he escapes to a quiet town in Italy, desperate to disappear from the spotlight and reclaim a sense of normalcy. When he meets a fellow traveler, he introduces himself as Jack Dawson, hoping to enjoy a connection untouched by celebrity. Rejena Brink is no stranger to pressure herself. Between a demanding job, relentless coursework, and her passion for writing, life has left her burned out. A spontaneous trip to Italy is her way of pressing pause—a chance to rediscover the freedom and creativity of her younger self. On her first day, she crosses paths with a charming stranger who calls himself Jack. Playing along, she offers her pen name: Jane Carter. Neither is being honest. And neither expects their connection to deepen. What Dalon doesn’t know is that Rejena is a devoted Formula 1 fan. And what Rejena doesn’t see coming is the emotional cost of falling for someone who isn’t who he claims to be. As their secrets edge closer to the surface, both must ask: Can love survive the truth? And can they become the people they were always meant to be?

Damn that deep but sweet voice! Damn that cedarwood scent! Damn that handsome face! She just can't deny those facts because she can't lie to herself, she did find him captivating that moment. But all those thoughts were sent down the drain when Calliope told her the truth about that man. It feels like everything was coming back to her. All emotions that she buried long time ago was dug up again and they were out chasing her. She took a deep breath, she's a strong woman and she just can't fall like that. She's firm with her decision to take that man down. It doesn't matter if the team's with her or not, she'll definitely kill him more ways than one. 'Kai Araveles Sage–target locked.'