Nick Joaquin May Day Eve

Second Chance Series Book One. ***** To some, marriage is a word. To others, a sentence. ***** Excerpt He unlocked his safe and pulled out some papers. He threw them on my face and gestured me to pick them up. I glared at him, refusing to listen. "Come on, pick them up" he ordered like he was talking to a pet dog. When I didn't listen he crouched down to my level and picked them up himself. "Do you know what it is? It's our marriage contract, read it!" He threw them on my face again. "I said fucking read it!" He yelled loudly. "Don't make me do something, you'll regret afterward, read it, I'll beat you if I have to" he threatened. I picked them up with trembling hands and blurry vision. I saw my signature at the bottom of the page, my breath seized as I stared at it. "Read it!" He ordered, standing tall before me. 1. I will not work. 2. I will respect my in-laws. 3. I will do whatever my husband tells me to. 4. I will take care of my husband as an obedient wife whether I am treated like a wife or not. 5. I will bear children for my husband, I won't have any parental rights over them. My husband will have their sole custody. 6. Finally, I will be ready to go to bed with my husband at his wish whether I like it or not. A single tear fell on the page followed by many others. He snatched the contract back from me. "Now you understand your place?" He asked menacingly.

Alexander Blackwood has never been one to bow to anyone’s expectations—except now, he must. His family insists he marry a woman he doesn’t know to satisfy an unusual arrangement. But the moment he meets Bella Harrington, the last person he expects—or wants—to be tied to, sparks fly. Bella Harrington is fiercely independent and has her own reasons for agreeing to this sudden engagement: her family’s business is on the brink of bankruptcy, and this marriage could save them. She doesn’t know Alexander, and she certainly doesn’t want to be trapped in a situation orchestrated by adults who think they know what’s best. From the first awkward dinner to the shocking revelation that they’ll be married for ninety days—with the promise of divorce if they can’t get along—Alexander and Bella clash at every turn. Sharp wit, stubborn pride, and a shared history neither of them fully remembers ignite a fire neither can ignore. Forced into daily proximity, their battles of words, clever tricks, and teasing insults slowly give way to understanding, trust, and undeniable attraction. But can they navigate the walls of pride, old grudges, and family pressure in just ninety days—or will they part ways forever, convinced they can’t stand each other? 90 Days to with Bella is a steamy, witty enemies-to-lovers romance about pride, second chances, and the surprising ways love can find you when you least expect it.

"100 days; give me 100 days and nights," he says, his eyes locked on mine. "If I can't make you fall in love with me at that time, I'll leave you alone forever." I scoffed, crossing my arms defiantly. I shook my head. "No way in hell will I live with you for 100 days," I replied firmly. Andrew leaned closer to me, a mischievous glint in his eyes. "You don't have a mere idea with whom you are dealing," he whispered, his voice dripping with confidence. "100 days, or I will marry you now," he said, a smirk playing on his lips. ********* Blurb Luna's world is turned upside down when her long-term relationship crumbles beneath the weight of betrayal. Struggling to come to terms with her broken heart, Luna finds solace in a one-night stand with a mysterious stranger. Little does she know that this encounter will ignite a whirlwind of emotions and unexpected connections. What complicates matters even further is the shocking revelation that the stranger is none other than her ex-boyfriend's uncle. As Luna grapples with her deepening feelings and the complex web of relationships surrounding her, she must confront her own vulnerabilities and rediscover the power of trust. Will Luna find true happiness and healing, or will she remain forever captive to the twisted game of love?

Constant head splitting headaches, random joint pains,. dizziness and lightheadedness. it was symptoms I know just too well. The blue rose illness. The vile disease that robbed me of my mother. And now I think it's coming for my life too. My name is Ivy and I have the blue rose illness. Funny right? I can't believe I have less than thirty days to live. ************ Prince Emiliano "You are sick? Since when?" "I am sorry." "Keep that for later—I will never give you the permission to leave me. You can never leave me. Do you understand Ivy? Don't you dare."

Ariana Carter never imagined her life would take a complete turn when she tripped—literally—into Ethan Cole’s world. One moment she was a struggling nurse, and the next, she was locked in a year-long marriage contract with a ruthless billionaire. Ethan, cold and calculated, needs a wife for 365 days to secure his company from his cunning cousin, Jared. Ariana, clumsy yet full of life, is everything he isn’t. But the more time they spend together, the more lines begin to blur. Jared isn’t one to back down easily. And when Emma, Ariana’s estranged sister, shows up with a shocking revelation—a fake pregnancy—Ariana finds herself in the middle of chaos she never signed up for. With betrayals, hidden agendas, and an undeniable pull between them, will Ethan and Ariana’s contract marriage last a year… or will it end in heartbreak?

[Maukah kamu jadi pacarku? Aku akan membayar untuk itu.] [Aku akan membayarmu 1000$ per bulan.] Satu pesan dari sebuah aplikasi membuat Weni Anggara tercengang, pasalnya dirinya adalah wanita yang sudah menikah dan memiliki satu anak perempuan. Weni mengabaikan pesan itu karena menurutnya itu tidak pantas untuk dirinya yang masih memiliki Suami. Namun segala pikirannnya berubah karena suaminya sendiri terus menuntutnya untuk menghasilkan uang, bagimanapun caranya. Hutang yang banyak dan membengkak membuat suaminya berubah total. Weni yang tadinya sabar, berakhir menerima tawaran dari pesan aplikasi yang ada di ponselnya. Park Hajoon adalah pria asal Korea Selatan yang mengirimkan pesan tersebut. Jarak di antara mereka, nyatanya tak menjadi halangan untuk hubungan mereka. Sejak saat itu, hari-hari Weni pun berubah di penuhi oleh seorang Park Hajoon.

On her birthday eve, Zoey decided to spend the night at her boyfriend's house but she met a shocking scene. Her boyfriend and her colleague at work. She was tricked. She was deceived. That same day, the news about her mother's death got to her. It was too much to take in. Everything fell apart for her. She wanted to end her life because she had nothing to live for. She wanted to fall down a cliff but someone held her back. Someone saved her. He is no other than Isaiah Alcatraz, who had thought his mother died by suicide and so hate when people want to kill themselves for no reason. Isaiah Alcatraz, the CEO of 'X-ZIG technology is terminally sick but he wasn't bothered about his end. He was going to die but he just wanted to enjoy the rest of his short life by having all the fun he could get. The day he had saved Zoey from dying, he found out that his mother didn't really commit suicide but was killed. He planned to get his revenge but first he has to live. To do that, he has to get Zoey, who has a blood of immunity. Because of this reason, he has to find her no matter what it takes. "Make sure everyone is not resting until they find her. I want her before me immediately and no one should fail that." he commanded.

"Sorry, Chloe. I really have an emergency!" After ten years of dating, my Alpha mate, Aiden Rothschild, made yet another excuse about handling pack affairs and left halfway through our candlelit dinner. Then, I saw a post by Aiden’s childhood sweetheart, Lana, on social media. In the photo, Aiden was gently holding her foot. [Twisted my ankle a little while cleaning the roof. It got better quickly, but Aiden still rushed over the moment he heard. No matter when I need you, you're always there. That's the reason I feel more blessed than any other woman!] In the past, I would’ve definitely confronted Aiden in anger, only to be scolded for being unreasonable. This time, though, I numbly finished my own meal in silence. I had promised my mentor I would soon leave for a secluded healing assignment in the Northern Territory. It wasn’t until I got in the car to leave the pack and tried to say goodbye to Aiden one last time that I received a video from Lana. It was her and Aiden playing Truth or Dare, calling each other "baby". I wiped away my tears and simply replied, "As long as you’re having fun." However, Aiden panicked. His eyes were red as he messaged me: [Chloe, why aren’t you even mad after seeing that? Do you even love me anymore?!] He tried to confront me in person, only to realize he couldn’t find me anywhere. That day, he completely broke down.

“Just...I have one question before this,” I pretend to not see his hurtful look, keeping my eyes on his chest, “...Please.” Would it change anything if I’m pregnant? I want to ask, I don’t know how. Taking a deep breath, I look up, just to catch him rolling his eyes with a sigh: “I don’t have time for your games, Scar.” Home? I laugh bitterly. We don’t have a home anymore, Sebastian. I built one for us, and you broke it.

"Gila,"ucap Dyandra singkat padat dan jelas. "Ayolah Dy. Kamu sekarang sudah jadi Nyonya Chandra Aklarta Maurya,"ucap Chandra. "Oh,"balas gadis itu. "Es berapa truk kamu makan Dek. Atau kamu lagi sariawan?,"tanya Chandra. "So?,"ucapnya santai. "Dek kamu ngomong singkat sekali lagi, ku cium di depan semua mahasiswa mu,"ucap Chandra tak membuatnya gentar dengan ancaman belaka. "Dek kalo kamu sengaja dingin untuk membuat ku menyesal. Kamu sudah berhasil Dek. Malam itu setelah putus dengan Divyan, setiap ada kesempatan, selalu ke bandara Adisutjipto berharap kedatangan mu di tahun saat aku juga sudah siap meminangmu. Sampai akhirnya pindah tugas ke Skuadron 21 masih saja tetap menunggu kedatangan mu. Ujungnya tanpa terduga malam itu kita bertemu lagi. That's more than a chance,"ucap Chandra tersenyum lebar. "Jadi maksudnya aku pelampiasan?,"tanyanya tersenyum miring. Dyandra, gadis cerdas tanpa sejengkal niat dipaksa menikah dengan pria yang menghancurkan masa muda bewarnanya saat rinai hujan turun. Membekukan semua senyum dan tawa riang menjadi gunung es abadi.