Strangers Again

"I will not promise you a happy life once you agreed to this union." Isang Arranged Marriage ang kinasangkutan nila Lumiere Jane Ramirez at Drake Achyls Hernandez matapos ang kanilang Senior Highschool. Isa itong Promise of Union ng dalawang pamilya at sa kanila ito maisasakatuparan. Habang naghihimutok sa galit sa pagtutol si Drake ay kaiba naman kay Lumiere dahil ito ay matagal ng may gusto kay Drake. Akala niya isang fairytale, kapag naikasal ka sa taong matagal mo ng gusto pero mas lalong naging cold, indifferent at malupit sa kaniya ang lalaki to the point he handed her a divorce. Namatay ang lolo ni Lumiere at sinisi niya ang lahat kay Drake. Nais na niyang iwan ito at hindi na magpakita pero nagkita sila sa isang bar. Nakita ni Drake na nakikipagsayaw sa iba ang kaniyang asawa. Sa unang pagkakataon ay inuwi siya nito sa condo para komprontahin. Dahil sa kalasingan ay nauwi ang lahat sa isang mainit na gabi. Kinabukasan ay nakita ni Lumiere ang divorce agreement at pinirmahan niya ito dahil hindi naman niya kayang pilitin ang lalaking mahalin siya. At ang nangyari kagabi ay dahil lang sa kalasingan. It was just a s*x. Umalis si Lumiere at hindi na muli pang nakipagkita kay Drake. After 5 long years, nagkita silang muli ngunit siya ay nobya na ng kaniyang pinsan na si Orphen. Lalo siyang nagalit ng malaman niyang may anak na ang mga ito. Pinilit niyang bawiin si Lumiere at nagsimula ang bawat dagok sa kanilang buhay. Isa bang sumpa ang Promise of Union o kailangan lang nilang mapatunayan na para talaga sila sa isat-isa.

Grandpa Arthur Bennett was taken to court after being accused of using violence and coercion to commit rape. Yet I lounged at home, idly scrolling on my phone while watching a livestream. In my previous life, determined to uncover the truth, I had volunteered to serve as the plaintiff’s lawyer and investigated the case in depth. I had even contacted my brother, Ethan Bennett, praised as a genius lawyer, and urged him to defend Grandpa. But he believed the story I told was absurd—a lie meant to stop him, my best friend, and my mom from going on their trip to Moonlake together—and he blocked all my contact information. In the end, Grandpa was sentenced to life in prison and suffered a fatal heart attack in the courtroom. My family believed I had deliberately helped the plaintiff and disregarded my own kin. They blamed Grandpa’s conviction and death on me. When my Mom returned and saw Grandpa’s body, she collapsed in grief. Overcome with emotion, she got into her car and drove it straight into me, killing me. When I awoke with a start, I realized I had returned to three hours before Grandpa was taken to court.

she had everything she ever wanted—power, fame, a luxurious lifestyle, and the privilege of being the heiress to the most renowned wealthy family in the city. Her parents fulfilled her every demand, often within minutes. As the designated successor to the family empire, her future seemed perfectly paved. But she gave it all up for love, and hid her real identity. Defying her family’s wishes, she chose to marry the man her heart desired. Yet, it wasn’t the romantic union she had dreamed of. The marriage was nothing more than a signed contract. In exchange for donating her blood to a woman he introduced as his sister, in return she would be paid handsomely. Money, however, was the least of her concerns. She didn’t need it—her wealth was already vast. What she truly desired was his love. She agreed to the arrangement, hoping that in time, he might fall for her. But after four years of marriage, not once did he look at her with affection, let alone a soft smile. But what happens when he finds out she's an heiress to the wealthiest family in the country?

Savannah Marie Jones, 17, new girl of Wahington High School. Carefree and practical girl who is still in the journey of finding herself. Jacob Brown, 18, golden boy of Washington High. Rich and arrogant with charismatic attitude. Ethan Chase, 17, heartthrob of Washington High school. Quirky and humorous exterior with dark mysterious aura. She has never been in a relationship, what will happen when two boys starts to give her attention in two different ways. Will she able to choose who or what she wants? Will she find the love she has yearned all her life? Read the book to find it out!

"Jadi, apa yang kamu mau?" Mauryn mencoba untuk terdengar tegar meskipun dia gugup. Felix menatapnya lekat dengan senyum tipis menghiasi wajahnya. "Aku? Aku hanya ingin memastikan bahwa aku tidak akan menjadi pecundang lagi, dan kamu tidak mempermalukanku lagi seperti saat itu." ——— Mauryn Alexandra Devina tak sengaja memergoki pacarnya yang berselingkuh dengan seorang wanita di belakangnya. Hatinya hancur mengetahui orang yang paling dia percaya justru mengkhianatinya. Untuk melupakan kesedihannya, Mauryn memutuskan untuk menyambangi sebuah kelab malam. Malam yang dimulai dengan alkohol dan hentakan musik itu justru malah membuat Mauryn berakhir di kamar hotel bersama seorang pria yang tak asing baginya. Karena panik dan malu, Mauryn memutuskan untuk kabur dari hotel. Namun, Mauryn harus menghadapi kenyataan mengejutkan ketika dia kembali bertemu dengan pria dari malam itu yang  ternyata adalah CEO baru perusahaan tempatnya bekerja, Felix Nathaniel Mahardika. Bagaimana Mauryn bisa menghadapinya? Felix adalah senior kampus yang dulu pernah dia tolak di depan umum dengan alasan konyol!

My husband chooses to stay in a honeymoon suite with his secretary during a company teambuilding event. "I'm in poor health, so I need Mr. Lowe by my side to care for me when I'm taking a dip in the hot springs. I'm sure Elaine won't be mad because she's so generous, right?" My husband wraps an arm around her waist, sounding displeased as he says, "Ignore her. I'd have wasted my time on her if she's so petty!" Our colleagues chime in. "Exactly! It's best to get a divorce if your wife gets jealous so easily! Now, Ms. Klein is gentle and considerate. You're a lucky man, Mr. Lowe!" I'm the one who recruited all of these people into the company, yet they all now despise me. Since none of them like me, there's no need for the company to exist anymore. I text my parents. "Don't bother investing in the company anymore. I no longer want it."

"Let go of me," she hissed, her eyes blazing with annoyance. "Unfortunately, Mi Cielo. You're stuck with me. I won't let go of you ever again," he responded, his gaze darkening. ... Isabella Moreno has no memories of a significant part of her past. She has a son but doesn't remember who his father is. A chance encounter with Luca, a dangerous Mafia boss brings a drastic change to her life. His obsession with her seems to be bone deep and while Izzy can't fight her attraction towards him, she has a feeling that he's a major piece in her life's jigsaw puzzle. Why is Luca bent on keeping her by his side? What are the secrets locked away in Izzy's lost memories? When these secrets are unravelled, will she be able to handle the truth? Or will she end up abandoning Luca for the second time, causing his utmost self destruction?

Noah, the rich young master had the best looks everyone admired. However, he didn't care about that. He lived like a mess which was a waste of everything he had received so far. His life was neither particularly bad nor particularly perfect. He just let his life flow as things occurred. He didn't love himself. That's the truth! That's why he was killed by his partner. Without any concerns, he got together with a man named William. And ended up getting sacrificed for his greed. Yet, he got another chance. Realizing, he was reborn, he didn't want to live that same tasteless life anymore. As a new start, he decided to study abroad. While he was there, he met the boy named Michel who ended up stealing his heart. For his heart which had no place for love and trust, Michel was the antidote. Regardless, there was no end to the strange things which kept happening to them from time to time. Experiencing a lot of things other people would never be able to, they finally found their happiness. Two souls that carried their regrets over two lifetimes, finally found their peace.

Stacey Galvez has been working for Golden Gates Corporation under the research department for more than two months. Tahimik at magaan ang takbo ng buhay niya, nagtatrabaho siya para sa sarili at sa kaniyang pamilya. Sa pagnanais maibsan ang boring cycle ng buhay, mag-isa siyang nagtungo sa bar sa unang pagkakataon. Hindi niya lubos akalaing sa matindi niyang paghahangad na magliwaliw ay naisuko niya ang pagkabirhen. Never in her wildest dreams did she think of having a one night stand with the Chief Financial Officer of the banking company she works for. But it happened. Stacey and the CFO came up with a mutual agreement to keep their secret all by themselves. Will it be easy for her if before their one steamy night she already has feelings for the dazzling CFO bachelor Izaac Buencamino? Her burning desire for him is out of control, so she comes up with a plan to seduce and make him hers.

My boyfriend was a therapist. On the day I got diagnosed with ALS, he was busy celebrating his friend's birthday. He said, "Sophie's got depression. Without me, she could break down, hurt herself, or do worse things." To look after her, he broke up with me and moved into her place. I blocked him on everything, agreeing we'd go our separate ways. Strangely, he lost his nuts when he found out I was dying.