Sly Smirk

They sent her to Belary to disappear. Damon Romero made sure she didn’t. After a scandal blows up her perfect life, Aria Gilbert is exiled to a small town where secrets stick harder than gossip. On her first day, she meets Damon — the boy with the smirk, the shadowy past, and a talent for getting under her skin. When a late-night attack turns her exile into a fight to survive, Damon becomes her reluctant protector. But the danger stalking Aria isn’t random, and Damon knows more than he’s telling. As the lines between trust and attraction blur, Aria has to decide if Damon’s the best thing to happen to her in Belary… or the reason she won’t make it out alive.

It was finally the day of the auction "And now we are presented with a human who looks a little unkempt right now, but with a little care from her owner would be as good as new" the hosts voice rang over the speakers in what seemed like a dungeon used for illegal gambling. But I couldn't look much, being locked in a basement for three months without any form of light coming in, and suddenly being on stage where all attention and the center light was on me was enough to just make me shut my eyes and wait for what was to come. "We'll start with $25,000" is that really my worth. Do I really amount to nothing, that I have to be sold at an auction. "$26,000" "$26,500" "$30,000" "$30,000, is there anyone who wants to bid higher? Going once, going twice... This went in for a few more minutes and I gave up hope. This was it, this is where my life journey ends. I will get sold here then if my buyer is an organ trafficker he would probably kill me and sell off my organs. "Five hundred million dollars" a deep manly voice grunted from the corner of the room "Wow that's a very high bid...I doubt if anyone is willing to go higher than that. Going once, going twice, sold. Congratulations Mr Jimmie Hendrix, you just won yourself a hot looking toy...everyone is left to wonder what you will be doing with her tonight." Jimmie who was sitting in a dark corner of the room gave a sinister smirk and uttered under his breath "Found you!!!"

Sign the damn divorce papers, Aurora.” Richard Snarled. A faint smirk touched my lips.Did he truly think I was that much of a fool? “You think I’ll grant you the privilege of spending my father’s wealth with your mistress?”My voice was cold, sharp as a blade. “I’m not signing a thing.” --- She died so she could live. After her husband, Richard and her best friend, conspired to murder her for her inheritance, Aurora awoke in a new body, her memories perfectly intact, She soon discovered her husband and her best friend were now married, and in control of the fortune she thought she had left behind. Now, armed with a different face, she has returned. The game has changed. The betrayed wife is gone, and in her place stands an avenger, ready to destroy the people who killed her and reclaim the life they stole.

Four years ago, Evan Brooks walked away from Ryan Hale, the boy who was his first love, his everything after catching him in what looked like a betrayal. Shattered and humiliated, Evan swore he’d never let Ryan close again but fate doesn’t care about promises. Now, their parents’ whirlwind marriage has made them stepbrothers. The boy Evan once loved and hated is suddenly living under the same roof, looking hotter, cockier, and more untouchable than ever. Evan tells himself he’s over it. He tells himself Ryan is his past but every stare feels like a dare. Every smirk is a reminder of the nights they once burned for each other. Ryan has his own secret, he never cheated. He’s been waiting for a second chance… even if it means breaking every rule in the book. And when the truth comes out, one question will remain— Was their love always doomed, or is the real danger finally giving in?

Trust is earned, respect is given, and loyalty is demonstrated. Betrayal of any one of those is to lose all three. Betrayal annihilates trust. Trust no one! Ito ang kinalakhan n'yang paniniwala dahil sa mapanganib na mundo na mayroon ang kanilang pamilya. Ngunit paano kung sa isang iglap ay nasira n'ya ang paniniwalang ito dahil sa isang lalaki na s'yang unang nagpatibok ng kan'yang puso at pinagkatiwalaan n'ya. At paano kung ang kauna-unahang tao na pinagkatiwalaan n'ya ay lolokohin lang pala at tatraidorin s'ya? Saan s'ya dadalhin ng sakit na dulot ng pagtraidor nito sa kan'ya?

"menikahlah denganku!" Kata kenzo dengan tenang. Dahi Mirai berkerut tajam " apa kau gila?" "Tidak! Menikahlah dengan ku dan aku akan menjanjikan kehidupan yang lebih baik untukmu. Menikah dengan ku tidak akan membawa kerugian untukmu."

Melody Rackelle Magallanes, a professor, an independent woman, an obedient daughter, and an understanding friend. But the people around her always have a say on her life—especially on her love life because ladies at her age were either married or engaged. She was already thirty-two, but she didn't have a boyfriend. Not because she was not girlfriend material, but because she was too focused on her career growth, and she didn't notice that most of her friends, cousins, and colleagues were married or engaged already. At her best friend's wedding, everyone was pushing her to date her partner in the ceremony, hoping that she would have a boyfriend after the date. But as usual, the date was a failure. One of her best friends suggested signing in on a dating platform to meet new friends. But still, it was a failure. One day, she woke up one morning and thought of having a baby on her own. To her, it doesn't matter if she doesn't have a husband as long as she has a baby. Would it be possible the fact that she doesn't have a boyfriend? What would be the plans of her best friends?

At first, I thought life was so easy but as the years had passed, I realized that life is obnoxious, specially for those poor who pray every day to win in a lottery. Since I was a kid, I already had carried a big responsibility in my arms, sometimes making me question myself whether I was born to live happily or the other way around. My mom and father had a divorce when I was a kid, and unluckily, she made me choose between her and papa. And now, too bad but I regretted nothing. On that day, I chose my dad, and never in million of years would I become jealous to my sister (who had chosen mom) just because she is rich and can buy anything she wants. I was used at buying my only basic needs, securing the rest of my money for future because I know I will still be the only one who can benefit at the end. I was just living peacefully, without having any regrets and doubts, but there is a man named Spencer whose arrogance could reach the planet Jupiter. And I can't deny he got the looks that made everyone to flicker after him. But never in million years would I become fluttered just because of silly and corny jokes from him. But I became tongue-tied for predicting everything. Because I was wrong for judging him like that.

Isang maling hakbang. Isang maling gabi. Isang maling desisyon… o baka tamang tao sa maling pagkakataon? Elara has always played it safe—until she crashes into a stranger in the most awkward way possible. Akala niya, worst moment na ‘yon ng buhay niya—hindi pa pala. Because that stranger? Theo. The new hire sa office nila. Mas malala? Anak siya ng boss. Mula sa asaran hanggang sa hindi matapos-tapos na bangayan, they can’t seem to stay away from each other. But one unexpected night changes everything. Kinabukasan, they wake up—walang maalala at walang idea kung ano’ng nangyari. Months later, Elara finds out she’s pregnant. The problem? She doesn’t know who the father is. At nang malaman ng isang importanteng tao ang sitwasyon niya, isang desisyon ang kailangang gawin—one that will tie her and Theo together in a way they never saw coming. Now, they’re stuck in something they don’t understand. But what if the truth has been right in front of them all along? Or will they stay… Cluelessly Yours?

Unti unti kong iminulat yung mata ko..isang nakakasilaw na liwanag mula sa ilaw ang unang tumambad sakin.. Masyadong masakit sa mata kaya diko mapigilang di mapakurap.. Napahawak ako sa ulo ko ng may kung anong sakit na naramdama dito.. Teka..nasan ako??... Bumangon ako bigla kasabay ng pag hiyaw dahil sa sakit ng ulo ko.. Argggg..where im i "Finally..you're awake" napatingin ako sa pinanggalingan ng boretong boses.at nakita ang isang lalaki Napa atras ako ng tumayo sya.at parang kung sinong makapangyarihang tao kung gumalaw.naka lagay yung isang kamay nya sa isang bulsa ng pantalon nya Nagulat nalang ako ng tuluyan na syang nakalapit sakin Napaubo ako ng bugahan nya ako ng usok ng sigarilyo sa mukha pero iba yung amoy nya sa literal na yosi na nabibili lang sa tindahan. "What the.why im i here.and who are you!?" Tumawid sya ng pagkakatayo.at matalim akong tiningnan "You have no rights to ask who i am young lady." Napa atras ako ng hulihin nya yung pisngi ko.he traced my jawline "Your beautiful..you have no idea how much i want you" Itinulak nya ako pahiga.babangon sana ako pero agad na syang kumababaw sakin.sht "Wag mo kong hawakan..hayop ka!!.bitawan mo ako!" Inalis nya yung mga buhok na nakaharang sa mukha ko "Kahit anong sigaw mo..walang makakarinig sayo" Sasampalin ko sana sya..pero hinawakan nya yung dalawang kamay ko pinantay sa ulo ko..sht "Bitawan mo sabi ako...sino ka ba!?" He clenched his jaw..and smirk "Tinatanong mo kong sino ako..i own you..i own every inch of you" "Your mine.since you enter in this world.your mine just mine"nagulat ako ng untiunti nyang tinatngal ang pagkakabutnes ng pulo nya "And i claim you now"