leaving was the only war i won

My mother-in-law’s final wish was simple—she wanted one last trip to Hawaii, to bask in the warmth of the sun before her time ran out. But her son, Vincent, didn’t see it that way. He thought I was manipulating her, using her as an excuse to drag him on a vacation he didn’t want. So, out of spite, he refused to grant her dying wish. I begged him. Pleaded. Swallowed my pride and all the hurt his accusations brought. After relentless persuasion, he finally relented. I thought, at last, I could give Lucy the happiness she deserved. But on the day we were set to leave, Vincent was nowhere to be found. And that same day, Lucy suffered a heart attack. She passed away with only me by her side—never getting to feel the warmth of the sun on her skin one last time. And then I saw it. A picture. Vincent, tagged at a luxury resort with his ex. The caption from her read: Thank you for abandoning your job to take me on this trip. You’re the best. I didn’t scream. I didn’t cry. I didn’t even confront him. I just packed my bags and left. And this time? Vincent found out about the truth and begged me to stay.

Her silky hair was a mess. Her makeup, ruined. Her dress wrinkled like she slept on it. She was there, but her mind, elsewhere. Her eyes went to me. Her lips curled into a lazy smile. In every step she gave, my heart sank thinking she would fall. “What happened to you? Are you okay?” I rushed towards her. Her face twisted with disgust. “Oh, perfect Bella. The golden girl. Always correct. Always the best.” “What…” “Perfect Bella. Has the best grades. She doesn't have to fight to get into college, colleges fight over her.” “Emma, you are drunk.” “Perfect Bella doesn't drink. She is as pure as water. Saint Bella.” Her eyes glinted. “Perfect Bella doesn't sleep with her best friend's husband.” My body froze as a wave of chill ran through my spine. “What… what are you talking about?” She leaned in, her breath thick with alcohol, “Where do you think Marcus is? Why do you think I can barely walk straight? Is it hard to believe he took me and not you to that bad that was supposed to be yours?” My heart clenched. Tears started forming in my eyes. It didn't take long till they gave up to gravity. He… he didn't. We'd promised this morning. He couldn't. “He wouldn't.” ***** It's been a year, but the scars are still there. My past echoing in my head reminding me of everything that happened since that day. Every time I open my eyes in the morning to see... nothing. “You only get hurt by the ones you love the most.” “You only get betrayed by the ones you trust the most.” What happens when these two misbeliefs collide? ***** I hope I wrote this book good enough to make you feel it. Obrigada.☺️

On her 18th birthday, Tina Rodriguez will be the CEO of her deceased parents' corporation. It's what she's been working towards her whole young life. But it's not the only thing she was bound to inherit. Soon enough, Tina finds herself stuck between two worlds, both claiming her as their own. The only one she can rely on is Haneul, the handsome angel who has secrets of his own.

Liza is a human female that has no knowledge of the dragons and wolves. She happens to be the mate to both the Dragon King and Wolf king. There was a great war between the shifters with many casualties on both sides. Both sides kept the war hidden from humans and decided it was best to never show their animal side to humans. Dragons are powerful and protected by magic. The King is a powerful CEO. Wolves are strong in numbers but since they aren’t protected by magic they won’t fight a dragon alone. Since the wolves animal forms can go undetected they’ve become the perfect assassin so they run the Underworld Mafia. Liza must decide if she wants to be the wife of a powerful dragon. Or Luna of the underground Mafia. She could also choose both. Will she be able to end the centuries long war and bring peace to the shifter community or cause another war? Who will she choose?

Orlando Atmanegara sudah terbiasa menghadapi seribu satu sifat manusia sehubungan dengan pekerjaanannya sebagai seorang polisi. Tetapi saat dia harus menjaga seorang wanita yang kredibilitasnya luar biasa buruk dari seburuk-buruknya manusia, dia amat sangat tersiksa. Candramaya Daniswara adalah seorang mantan istri dari seorang pengusaha papan atas negri ini yang terpaksa diceraikan suaminya karena kelakuan nakal dan buruknya yang sudah tidak dapat di tolerir lagi. Bagaimana seorang Orlando Atmanegara menjaga seorang wanita nakal seperti Maya yang nyaris saja menjadi korban pembunuhan dan kini menderita amnesia? Bagaimana pula dengan Nayaka Bratadikara yang mendadak jatuh cinta lagi pada mantan istrinya yang sudah berubah kepribadiannya akibat amnesianya? "Kamu adalah wanita yang paling buruk akhlaq yang pernah saya kenal seumur hidup saya. Bagaimana mungkin amnesia bisa membuatmu menjadi berhati malaikat seperti ini hanya dalam hitungan hari? -Orlando Atmanegara Seburuk-buruknya saya, saya ingat bahwa harkat dan martabat saya sebagai seorang wanita itu adalah diatas segala-galanya. Saya tidak mungkin menukar harga diri saya hanya demi harta dan lembaran rupiah. -Candramaya Daniswara

Abby is a girl quiet, hard-working and middle-class, she worked daily in a restaurant, she lives alone in a small apartment in the east of the city of Bello Norte... who would go to think that she least a great responsibility ahead?

The proposal Aurora had dreamed of? A total sham. Just a stunt by her boyfriend, Marco, to make his first love, Sofia, jealous. The second she said, "I do," Sofia stormed in, tears and all, wailing that she'd changed her mind—that she couldn't let him marry someone else. And just like that, they were in each other's arms, celebrating their grand reunion. Meanwhile, Aurora stood there, the punchline to a cruel joke.

Kiara Daltons was forced to marry a wealthy man by her parents because of his money On her wedding night which happen to be her first time her husband accused her of not being a virgin hence he make life a living hell for her as he became cruel and always maltreating her. Her life take a drastic change when she went to a party with her husband only for her to wake up the following morning In another man's house. Alexander a single father who was desperate to make his only daughter happy for the few time she has on earth because she was diagnosed with heart problem. He met Kiara and fall in love with her and become possesive of her despite the fact that she is married. Find out in this interesting story how Kiara manage to find her herself with another man and what will become her fate after that erotic night with Alexander.

Carmen was in one-sided love, and she didn't know that until she got married to Liam, her high school crush. After getting married to him, his attitude towards her changed. But Carmen stayed in the marriage and endured his inappropriate behavior towards her. However, everything changed when she met Dax and later found out that he was her husband's best friend. When Liam realized that there was more to Carmen and Dax's friendship, he knew for sure that he wanted Carmen all to himself. “Are you still mad at me?” Liam shouted. Carmen stopped in her tracks. Then she squeezed her eyes shut to get her emotions under control. “Yes I am,” Carmen replied without turning around to face Liam. “I am sorry for what I have put you through!” Liam honestly said. “You should be. But don't you think that it is too late to apologize?” Carmen sarcastically stated out loud.

Evelyn works as a secretary for someone who has become an obsession with her since she was in high school, Evelyn works hard to get accepted to work at Malvin's company, someone she has become obsessed with.Evelyn makes Malvin finally love her, but the presence of another woman due to an arranged marriage that Malvin can't refuse makes Evelyn angry.What will Evelyn do next?Can Evelyn keep Malvin beside her ?