The Bat With The Gat

Rima: Jacob Snow is a puzzle. I had initially mistaken him for a cold, uncaring, and arrogant CEO, but as we work together, I realize he's the exact opposite. He's warm, considerate, and humble, a far cry from the man I had painted in my mind. But acknowledging this doesn't mean I'm ready to let my guard down. My past is a dark, haunting shadow, and I refuse to let anyone get too close, afraid of the potential pain that could follow. It's been a while since I've felt this way about someone, and the familiarity of these feelings scares me. The last time it ended being the worst mistake of my life. I don't want to give in to these feelings, but I can't deny that Jacob is becoming more than just a boss to me. Jacob: Rima is enigmatic. She’s resilient, determined, and initially, she appears distant. But as we collaborate, I find myself drawn to her strength and determination. She’s unlike anyone I’ve ever met, and the spark between us is undeniable. She’s built a fortress around herself, a wall that's impossible to penetrate, but I’m determined to break it down. I sense she’s hiding something, and I can’t shake off the protective instinct that emerges whenever I see her. As we confront the danger together, I find myself struggling to resist the growing feelings I have for her. As danger looms, Rima and Jacob find themselves struggling to resist the growing attraction between them. Their pasts threaten to tear them apart, but they can’t deny the feelings that are blossoming between them. Will they be able to overcome their fears and trust each other? Or will their pasts continue to haunt them and prevent them from finding love?

She's a student and he's the top student of Stanford University. To be the next Company President of Salvera's Group of Companies, she have to be intelligent enough, and it means that she needs a tutor to teach her about English and business. To avoid becoming the next Company President of Guevarra's Group of Companies, he have to fulfill his mission which is getting rid of the heiress of SGC. She trusted him but he betrayed.

BLURB: Sa isang malaki at mamahaling restaurant na pag-aari ni Richmond De Guzman, nagtrabaho ako roon bilang baguhang waitress. Hindi ko inasahan na mapalapit ako sa kaniya—minahal siya nang hindi ko sinasadya. Naramdaman ko rin ang attention niya na tila sumasagot sa nararamdaman ko. Tunay na naging malapit kami sa isa’t isa hangang sa isang araw... para akong pinag-sakluban ng langit at lupa. Nang sabihin niya sa akin na dumalo sa opisina niya sumunod ako, at isang nakakawindang na pangyayari ang aking nakita; si Natch at siya nakita kong nagháhálikan. Sobra akong nagsisi, nagalit sa sarili na umasa ako kahit walang kami. Ang mas masakit pa dahil may nakaraan pala sila. Ang dami kong nalaman na sobrang hirap tanggapin. Siguro ganoon nga talaga kapag assuming ka, sinasampal rin sa ‘yo ang isang bagay na ina-assume mo. Sa sobrang sama ng loob, pinili ko na lang umalis—hindi nagpaalam. Sumama ako sa mga magulang ko papuntang Singapore. Ilang taon ang dumaan, muli kaming pinagtagpo ng tadhana. Talagang hindi na tulad ng dati ang ‘ngayon,’ maliban sa nararamdaman ko. Bakit hindi ito nagbago? Gusto kong maging malaya, pero ang hiyaw ng puso ko ay iba. Dapat ko bang pairalin ang pride ko o sasabihin ko sa kaniya ang totoo?

At sixty-five, I got served divorce papers. The same day, my husband Sebastian — decked out in his wedding suit, of all things — popped a handful of sleeping pills in a suicide attempt. For years, we were the perfect couple. The kind of pair neighbors whispered about with envy. I couldn't wrap my head around it. The divorce. The pills. None of it made sense. Not until I found the photo and letter in his pocket.

Dahil sa hiling ng abuela, pumayag si Serene na magpakasal sa taong hindi niya kilala. Ang taong iyon ay walang iba kundi si Pierce Smith, ang walang pusong bilyonaryo. Galit na galit ito sa kanya dahil ang akala nito ay inuto lang nito ang kaniyang lola para sa pera. Sa galit nito ay umalis ito pagkatapos mismo ng kasal nila at bumalik anim na buwan pagkatapos para sa operasyon ng kanyang pinakamamahal na lola. Nabalitaan iyon ni Serene at plinano niya na makipag-usap dito at makipaghiwalay na ngunit, pagdating niya sa suite nito ay bigla na lamang siyang kinaladkad patungo sa kama na nagtapos sa isang mainit na pagniniig at pagkawala ng pagkabirhen niya. Pagkagising niya ay agad siyang umalis doon na hindi nito alam na siya ang nakaniig nito. Nag-file ito ng divorce at buong puso niyang pinirmahan ngunit dahil sa kinailangan niya ng pera ay wala siyang nagawa kundi ang magmakaawa rito. ---- "Gagawin ko ang lahat, tulungan mo lang ako..." Ipinagpalit niya ang sarili para sa tulong nito. Ngunit paano kung habang tumatagal ay mahulog ang loob nila sa isat isa? Maging masaya kaya sila sa kabila ng maraming pagsubok para sa pagmamahalan nila?

Tricked. Rejected, and Betrayed. Thinking she has had enough share of this world’s cruelties, Blair's only desire is to end up with the man she has loved her entire life. To her, their marriage is much more than just a contract. When she finds out she's pregnant, her hope increases that he'll reciprocate her love. However, even the contract marriage is just another trick designed by her sister, and Raymond played his part perfectly. Unable to bear his rejection, her only option is to run. But will she let her sister's betrayal destroy her? Will she let the heartbreak stop her from seeking revenge?

Kendra found out her boyfriend cheated on her while in a long distance relationship after visiting him. Kendra just loses her grandmother who raised her and needed someone to cheer her up that's why she decided to visit her boyfriend. But she did not expect to hear this: "Harder James! Harder!" A soft growl came from inside his apartment. "Oh yeah baby!" James replied. Kendra was stunned as she knelt outside the door of James' apartment..

Alexis is your typical university kid who enjoys parties, clubbing and most importantly-men. She meets the gentle, innocent-looking, cute nerdy man in plaid shirts, glasses and skinny jeans. He sparks up a conversation with her and little did she know that a sex-god lies underneath. How possible is it for a guy you've just met to make you wet in just a minute? What happens when the one guy you want an encore with turns out to be your new professor who happens to teach neuroscience and is also the alpha of a wolf pack? All hell breaks loose.

It's my husband, Niall Luther's birthday. I take my son to the hospital to visit Niall since he's working late; I want to surprise him. However, we get into an accident on the way there. When I rush to the hospital with my bloodied son in my arms, I see Niall holding his first love's daughter. He coos at her and says, "This might be a small wound, but there's a risk of infection if it isn't handled well!" His first love, Chelsea Blanc, gives him a chiding look. "You treat Lulu so well that I'm getting jealous." Niall wraps an arm around her. "It's only because I love you. You're the one I love the most." I pull out my phone and call him. He keeps his arm around Lulu White and rejects my call. So, I text him, telling him our son is injured and has been taken to the hospital where he works. I tell him he needs to attend to our son. However, he berates me for lying. I have no choice but to take my son elsewhere for treatment. Before leaving, I see Niall kiss Chelsea tenderly and tell her he wants to take her to an amusement park. That's when I know he and I are over.

Sejak lama Thalia ingin merasakan solo travelling. Merasakan suasanan yang jauh berbeda, di tempat yang asing, hanya seorang diri. Tidak hanya dikhianati sahabat, perceraian kedua orang tuanya semakin membuat Thalia merasa jenuh dan tertekan, sehingga membulatkan keinginannya untuk pergi ke Chiang Mai tanpa ditemani siapapun. Siapa sangka, perjalanan solo travellingnya itu memberi kehidupan berbeda. Bertemu sahabat barunya Manee, cewek ganteng yang berprofesi sebagai penulis dan selalu siap sedia nganterin Thalia buat eksplor tempat-tempat menarik selama di Chiang Mai. Perjalanan itu pun membuat Thalia bertemu dengan Brian, cowok cuek asal Indonesia yang sama-sama lagi menghabiskan waktu keliling dunia, mengisi aktivitas gap-year. Rasa spesial di antara mereka membangun hubungan yang tidak biasa. Manee yang diam-diam punya perasaan dengan Thalia, juga Brian dan Thalia yang sama-sama naksir satu sama lain. Melalui perjalanan singkatnya, Thalia mendapat banyak jawaban atas pertanyaan-pertanyaan yang selama ini ia tanyakan pada dunia.