The Giver Chapter 22 Summary

He is supposed to be my best friend—at least I have been seeing him as one—doing a lot of things with him together. We go to school together, share the same hobbies, and love the same sports. He is my day one, my buddy. Up until after the summer vacation when we started a new life in the same college as freshmen. That is when I discover that I have developed a soft spot for him, which accounts for the way I missed him during the summer vacation. I have never missed Liam like that. I mean, I do miss him but not compared to last summer. I wanted him around me and his image occupied my mind's eye. Starting college with a crush on my best friend is not an ideal way to begin the academic year. No matter how I try to suppress it by going on dates and accepting relationship proposals from guys, instead of it going away, it doubles. Worse still, he sees me as his buddy. He has never looked at me the way he looks at other girls. I know I am a bit of a tomboy. My other friends tell me that my dress sense is a bit masculine. I try changing my fashion sense but to no avail. Sadly, all I am to Liam is his day one bestie and buddy. I do not want to tell him about the feelings I have because I do not want to put our friendship in jeopardy. I had already given up hope Until the dare at one of my other friend's parties _ Evie. The dare for Liam to kiss me. The kiss opens another chapter; I would never have believed in my entire life to be possible—Liam actually likes me!

Book 1: One night. One mistake. One man I should have never touched. I lived in my sister’s shadow all my life, the overlooked daughter, the forgotten fiancée. Then she came home… with the man who once promised me forever. I didn’t know he was hers now. I didn’t plan to sleep with her ex. But the truth always finds its way out, along with the secret I’m carrying. He was mine first. Now he belongs to her… And I might be having my sister's ex's his baby. ********************************************** Book 2: Random Wetness (Started from Chapter 129): Blurb: What would you do if, in the middle of a wild party, just trying to dance your heartbreak away over a colleague you secretly crave, then a stranger grabbed you from behind, bent you over so fast and started fucking. Just when you wanted to raise your voice, you started enjoying the pleasure….you leaving you too weak to stand? Yeah. That happened to me. Crushing on the dangerously handsome Kaelon Draven, who doesn’t even know I exist, has driven me to some very reckless choices: Like hiring a smug love doctor to cure my obsession. Like disguising myself as a man just to land a job in his company. Now the same stranger from that night keeps showing up… touching me like he owns me… making me feel things I shouldn’t. Things that burn. Things that terrify me. Oh, and did I mention my new boss? Yeah, we hate each other. At least, that’s what we keep telling ourselves. Will something crazy happen between us

Wanita mana yang tidak senang jika dirinya terlihat cantik, menarik dan disukai banyak orang terutaman lawan jenis. Tapi bagaimana jika cantik, menarik dan disukai banyak orang itu terjadi secara mendadak. Tanpa melakukan perawatan khusus, tanpa operasi plastik dan tanpa melakukan ritual mistis sejenisnya. Firda mengalamaninya. Dia bahkan sama sekali tidak tahu dan tidak mengerti mengapa semua orang menganggapnya mendadak sangat cantik, menarik dan menggairahkan bagai bidadari yang terlempar dari khayangan. Namun Yudis, suami Firda yang sejak dulu tidak pernah mencintai istrinya, sama sekali tidak terpengaruh. Firda yang mendadak cantik mendapat banyak ujian dan godaan terutama dari para lelaki yang mulai tergila gila pada dirinya. Tak sedikit yang berbuat nekad hingga mengancam keselamatan jiwa raga Firda. Sebagai seorang wanita, Firda berusaha menghindari semua godaan dan ancaman yang datang silih berganti dari para lelaki hidung belang itu. Dia tetap setia pada Yudis yang ternyata masih belum bisa move on dari mantan istri pertamanya. Bagaimana Firda bisa bertahan dari segala godaan para lelaki yang sangat menggirurkan? Bagaimana pula dia bisa menghindar dari segala ancaman dan serangan yang datang bertubi-tubi? Benarkah ada lelaki misterius yang selalu melindunginya? Lalu siapa sebenarnya lelaki misterius DI BELAKANG SUAMI itu? Ini bukan cerita horor, tapi kisah romantis yang bisa membuat siapapun baper, berdebar dan penasaran berkepanjangan. Sesekali akan juga melewati lembah yang bisa membuat siapapun mendadak panas dingin. Jangan lupa berikan like, vote dan komentar dalam setiap chapter yang sudah dibacanya.

He is close yet so far! He was right, he is not mine. How can he be when he is going to marry her in a few minutes ? Why did it felt like we were meant to be ? Why wasn't I able to stop myself from loving him ? Why is it paining so much ?! My heart is tearing apart and he is not even fazed by my tears. What an irony ?! The man who wiped my worries, my tears away is the reason for my heartache now. Why can't he love me back ? Why ? “It’s okay. He is not meant to be yours. What's yours will find you. My brother doesn't deserve you. Don't waste your precious tears on him. Allah knows everything. . Trust him.” his sister and my cousin whispers passing a sad smile. It's time for his marriage. Asmara had given her consent, now it's his turn to accept her, his wife. “Mir Mustafa Ahwaan son of Aqib Ahwaan, do you accept Asmara Ahmed daughter of Yousuf Ahmed as your wife ?” he looked up, his dark brown orbs clashed with mine. There was some uncertainty and sadness looming inside them, just like mine. I pleaded him to say no, but looked like he won’t falter from his decision. Looking into my eyes he replied, ‘I do’, three times, taking her as his wife. He accepted her as his, but his gaze is not faltering from my face. He took his decision and now it's my turn. I will go from here and free myself from pain. I smiled at him as a treacherous tear leaked out of my eye but I quickly wiped it and stood up to leave. It's not over for Maria Ahwaan. It's just the beginning of new chapter in my life!

Si Dolores Roman, 22, ay pasan ang bigat ng mundo. Siya ang nag-aalaga sa nakababatang kapatid na may malubhang sakit, at dahil sa hospital bills at utang, halos hindi na siya makahinga. Pagod ‘man siya, pero hindi sumagi sa isip ang pagsuko. Gagawin niya ang lahat para sa kapatid—kahit pa napakahirap. Devon Valderama—mayaman, tahimik, at matagal nang may lihim na pagtingin kay Dolores. Lihim niyang sinusuportahan ang pag-aaral ni Dolores, at nang humiling ang kanyang lola na makita siyang masaya at may asawa bago ito mamaalam, naisip niyang ito na ang pagkakataong mapalapit kay Dolores. Inalok niya si Dolores ng isang contract marriage: isang taon silang magpapanggap bilang mag-asawa para mapasaya ang kanyang lola. Kapalit nito, sasagutin niya ang lahat ng utang ni Dolores at gastusin sa gamutan ng kapatid. Nag-alinlangan si Dolores, pero pumayag para sa kapatid. Ang usapan: walang feelings, walang komplikasyon. Pero habang magkasama sila, unti-unting nahulog ang loob nila sa isa’t isa. Si Dolores, naantig sa kabutihan ni Devon. Si Devon, lalong minahal si Dolores. Hanggang sa bumalik ang ex-fiancée ni Devon, gustong bawiin siya. At si Dolores, nalaman ang totoo—na matagal na pala siyang mahal ni Devon, at ang kasal ay paraan para mailapit siya rito. Nasaktan si Dolores sa katotohanang itinago ni Devon, kaya siya ay lumayo. Pero inamin ni Devon ang lahat—na totoo ang lahat ng ginawa niya dahil mahal niya si Dolores. Sa huli, si Dolores ang bumalik—hindi dahil kailangan niya ng tagapagligtas, kundi dahil natutunan niyang tanggapin ang pagmamahal ng taong handang lumaban kasama niya. No contract and secrets - just love.

Elara Moretti, 22 ans, voit son avenir d'étudiante en art s'écrouler lorsque son père s'endette auprès de la famille mafieuse des Vannucci. Pour solder la dette, elle est forcée d'épouser le terrifiant jeune Capo de la famille, Damian Vannucci. ​Damian est froid, impitoyable et incroyablement puissant. Leur mariage est un marché sans amour : elle obtient la sécurité de son père ; il obtient une épouse docile et une couverture politique. Cependant, Damian impose une règle étrange : ils partageront le même lit, mais il n'y aura aucune consommation, maintenant une tension physique insoutenable entre eux. ​Alors qu'Elara lutte pour conserver son identité et sa dignité dans la prison dorée du Capo, elle découvre qu'elle est loin d'être un simple pion. Damian est un homme hanté par un passé violent et son mariage est un bouclier complexe contre une rivale redoutable : la Périza, l'épouse d'un Capo ennemi qui veut sa place et qui semble détenir la clé du secret de Damian. ​Prise entre la peur, l'attraction inattendue et les violents conflits du monde mafieux, Elara devra choisir si elle se bat pour sa liberté ou si elle apprend à aimer l'homme dangereux qui est devenu son maître. L'histoire est celle de l'éveil d'une innocente au pouvoir et à la passion, alors qu'elle découvre que l'ombre du Capo pourrait bien être sa seule protection contre l'ombre qui menace tout le monde souterrain.

After the heated kiss, Sebastian's expression softened, his eyes still burning with desire. "I wasn't avoiding you," he whispered, his voice laced with sincerity. "I just want you to focus on your studies, not me all the time. You're a topper, baby," he said, a hint of pride in his tone. "And if you don't score well, I'll think it's because of me." His gaze locked onto hers, intense and serious. "In college, we should remain like professors and students—professional and detached. But outside..." His voice dropped to a husky whisper. "You can consider me your boyfriend, husband, friend... Daddy." **** "Adeline!" he exclaimed, his voice filled with emotion. But as he wrapped his arms around her, she distanced herself, her body language screaming rejection. "Sebastian, don't," Adeline warned. "Why didn't you answer my calls? I've been worried sick, imagining the worst, and feeling helpless. It's been three agonizing days since I last saw you, and I've been unable to focus on anything." Adeline remained silent, "What's wrong, Adeline? You're scaring me," he pleaded. "I'm pregnant," she stated. Sebastian's face lit up with joy, his eyes shining with excitement. "Oh, Adeline! We're going to be parents!" he exclaimed. But his happiness was short-lived, as Adeline's next words shattered his dreams. "I'm going to abort this child," Adeline declared. Sebastian's world crumbled around him, his heart shattering into a million pieces. "But before I do, I wanted to tell you," Adeline continued. "That's why I'm here—to end this chapter of our lives and move on." Adeline's voice dripped with finality. "Everything between us ends with this child," she declared.

Saira was once a cheerful girl, but her life drastically changed after the devastating loss of her father. Her high school years were filled with torment, as she was relentlessly bullied by a cruel classmate who made her life miserable. When she finally graduated, she felt relief, believing that chapter of her life was over. However, after graduation, she faced another struggle, landing a terrible job where her life only seemed to get harder. Her world turned upside down again when her mother announced her marriage to a new husband and introduced her to their new family. To Saira’s horror, her new stepbrother was none other than her former high school bully—the very person she thought she’d never have to see again. Shocked and heartbroken, she dreaded what was to come. Things got even worse when she learned she would be working as his secretary. Despite her fears of facing torment once more, Saira was surprised by her stepbrother’s behavior. He had completely changed. Instead of bullying her, he was now protecting her—saving her from workplace issues, standing up for her, and being supportive in ways she never imagined. The boy who once hurt her deeply had transformed into a man who treated her with care and respect. Saira’s heart began to waver. The crush she once had on him returned, and she couldn’t deny that his changes captivated her. But forgiving him wasn’t easy. The scars of the past still lingered. Conflicted, Saira confronted him, demanding answers, accusing him of playing tricks on her. In response, he begged for her forgiveness, admitting his regret and pleading for a chance to make things right. Saira must decide whether she can trust him again—or whether the pain of the past is too much to overcome.

侯爵家のティー（テイワズ）は、五人の兄に囲まれ大切に育てられてきた。 しかし、婚約者から突然の婚約破棄。 その日父親から家族の真実が告白される。 「この家には血の繋がらない兄がいる」 その日から始まる兄たちからの熱烈なアプローチ！ 家族の絆を信じたい気持ちと、芽生えてしまった新たな感情の間で心が揺れる。 長男＊ヘルフィ 銀髪赤目　22歳 「俺様が誰より甘い想いをさせてやる」 二男＊ロタ 黒髪青目眼鏡　21歳 「自分があなたを守ります」 三男＊エイル 金髪緑目　19歳　画家 「あはは。俺の本気を見せてあげよう」 四男＊ルフトクス 茶髪金目　18歳 「おれと一緒に逃げようか？」 五男＊フォルティ 紫髪赤目　17歳 「僕があなたをエスコートします」

"Mas, ayo kita bercerai!" Sebaris kalimat itu meluncur dengan lugas dari mulut, Jasmine Adrielle Zivanna (22 tahun). Pagi ini tepat 48 jam mereka baru saja melangsungkan pernikahan, tapi dengan beraninya Zee menggugat Kayvandra Shawn Dirgantara (27 tahun) untuk berpisah. "Jangan bercanda, nggak lucu, Zee." Timpal pria yang masih membiarkan letak resleting celananya terbuka. Kay tertawa geli, ia menggeleng kecil sambil berkacak pinggang di tepi ranjang. "Aku serius, Mas." Jawab Zee sambil memegang erat ujung selimut yang membungkus tubuhnya hingga bagian dada. Ya. Mereka adalah sepasang pengantin baru, dan mereka telah melewati malam pertama dengan penuh cinta yang membara. "Aku sudah memenuhi kewajibanku padamu, Mas. Kamu senang kan sudah mendapatkan bukti jika aku masih perawan. Lagi pula nggak lucu kalau sampai orang lain tahu, janda Kayvandra Shawn Dirgantara, pemilik perusahaan garmen ternama .... masih virgin." Zivanna, perempuan muda itu pasti memiliki alasan kuat saat menginginkan perpisahan secara sadar. "Kamu sudah gila, Zee?" raut wajah Kay berubah tidak santai, ia menurunkan bahunya perlahan. "Iya, aku memang sudah gila, Mas. Oleh karena itu cepat talak aku sekarang untuk menyudahi kegilaan ini!" Perempuan berkulit putih bak batu pualam dengan rambut kemerahan tergerai sepunggung itu menatap tajam presensi Kay yang mati-matian sedang menahan emosinya. Tapi kenapa Zivanna mendadak memutuskan untuk mengambil jalan perceraian ketika mereka baru saja melewati malam pengantin 48 jam dengan penuh gelora? Apa yang sebenarnya sudah terjadi dengan perempuan yang selalu dipandang Kay adalah wanita termanis dan lemah lembut itu? Kenapa sekarang Kay melihat Zee menjadi sosok tegas dan penuh percaya diri?