The Last Leaf By O Henry Setting

Depois que a amiga de infância dele morreu, Eduardo Ribeiro me odiou por dez anos inteiros. No segundo dia após o casamento, ele pediu transferência para servir nas fronteiras. Durante esses dez anos, enviei incontáveis cartas, tentando lhe agradar de todas as formas, mas a resposta dele era sempre a mesma: "Se você realmente se sente culpada, então morra logo!" Até que, quando fui sequestrada, ele entrou sozinho no esconderijo dos bandidos e me salvou, levando vários tiros. Antes de morrer, com o último fio de força, ele arrancou a mão dele da minha. — O maior arrependimento da minha vida... foi ter me casado com você... — Se tudo pudesse recomeçar, por favor... não volte a me atormentar... No funeral, Sra. Ana, a mãe dele, soluçava de arrependimento: — Filho, a culpa é da mãe... eu não devia ter te forçado... O pai dele me lançou um olhar cheio de ódio: — Você matou a Jamile, e agora matou também meu filho! Maldita azarada, por que ainda não morre?! Até o coronel que tinha insistido no nosso casamento balançou a cabeça e suspirou: — Foi erro meu separar dois corações. Eu devo um pedido de desculpas ao Eduardo. Todos lamentavam por Eduardo Ribeiro. Inclusive eu. Fui expulsa da organização e, naquela mesma noite, engoli veneno no meio de um campo abandonado. Quando abri os olhos novamente, estava de volta à véspera do casamento. Desta vez, decidi realizar o desejo de todos eles.

Eu concordei em me transferir de escola com Renan Braga, que sofria bullying, mas ele desistiu um dia antes de oficializarmos a matrícula. Seu amigo zombou dele. — Você é inacreditável, fingindo ser intimidado por tanto tempo só para se livrar da Clarinda. Mas vocês cresceram juntos, tem certeza de que quer deixá-la sozinha em uma escola estranha? — É apenas outra escola na mesma cidade, quão longe pode ser? — A voz de Renan era indiferente. — Estar com ela o tempo todo já estava me cansando. Um pouco de distância vai nos fazer bem. Naquele dia, fiquei parada do lado de fora da porta por um longo tempo e, no final, decidi ir embora. Só que no meu pedido de transferência, mudei a escola para aquela no exterior que meus pais queriam que eu frequentasse. Todos se esqueceram da diferença abismal entre a minha posição e a dele.

Houve uma confusão no hospital quando o familiar de um paciente começou a levantar uma faca. Instintivamente, tentei empurrar meu marido, Dr. Ricardo Lourenço, para longe. Mas, ele agarrou minha mão e me colocou na frente da sua protegida, Camila Xavier. Aquela facada entrou no meu abdômen, matandoo bebê que acabava de se formar. Quando meus colegas me encaminharam às pressas para a UTI, chorando, Ricardo me arrancou da maca. — Salvem a Camila primeiro! — Ele berrou. — Se acontecer qualquer coisa com ela, eu demito todo mundo! Os médicos ficaram chocados e furiosos: — Dr. Ricardo, você enlouqueceu? A Camila só teve um corte superficial. Sua esposa está em estado grave! Eu toquei meu ventre que sangrava sem parar e assenti devagar: — Deixe como está. Estamos quites, Ricardo.

How would you feel if one day you find out that the faith of the whole world rests on your shoulder? Do you think you are up for the task? Lorraine and her friend discover that the mayor of their town is involved in an underground blood business. They become fugitives and must run for their lives. Soon, Lorraine finds out a shocking secret about herself, her family, and her destiny. After the discovery, she must do whatever it takes to fulfil her destiny and end the vampire race. This is the story of adventure.

••• It was all about a conflicted arranged marriage. Violet Hearhenway, married Ramon Fridling who was once married to her late sister. But she wasn't asked to marry Ramon for no reason, or just for the fact that her elder sister was once married to this family. She was asked to marry him because she had to complete what her elder sister could not complete. But she falls.. She falls in the path of her elder sister.. The path of love She grows to love her husband, only to find out that he is more to her... He is her fated partner from the time of creation. When she finds out all of that, she backs out of her initial plan... She decides to love her husband with all of her breath, her muscle and her might... She vows to protect her husband from anything or anyone that comes her way... Do you want to know what her mission is? Do you think it will be that easy? Do you want to know what becomes of Violet after she has resolved to protect and love Ramon? Find out in this interesting, fantasy based but romantic mystery-revealing story....

Yvanna Summer dreamed of marrying a billionaire as it was the only way she could think of she could be of help to her deprived family. Indeed she married one, Norman Paul dela Vega, who inherited his grandfather's multi-billion corporation. She endured her ruthless and cold-hearted mother-in-law and busy husband. Living with Norman for the past seven years, Yvanna kept her mouth shut despite the unfair treatment she received from everyone in the mansion. One morning, Norman came home from his one-week election campaign and handed her a duly signed divorce agreement. His reason? Yvanna failed to do her job being his wife. But that was not the case for her. She knew deep inside, that she was the wife material for every man. "Five million dollars for those who can give me the exact address of my wife's whereabouts!" He announced with conviction in the middle of his press conference. "Another five million dollars for those who can bring her to me alive and unscratched." Norman found her, wearing an elegant evening gown, and was the most gorgeous woman who joined the festival pageant. Without wasting a second of his time, Norman bought her flowering offer worth ten million dollars, in exchange, SAVING THE LAST DANCE for him. They got the chance to talk and claimed her to be his wife. Unfortunately, Yvanna remembers nothing about him. What would Norman do in this kind of situation?

This was meant to be a secret. I was dressed in a red mini-gown, the sexiest gown in my wardrobe. Tonight is gonna be hot! I was feeling the sensations already, I'd never had sex with my mate for the five years we've been together which was one reason tonight was gonna be special. Close to his house, I masked my scent. I didn't want him getting a clue of what's happening. The hormones in my body were going crazy and my wolf was so excited. I tiptoed to the backyard of his apartment which I knew for sure was always open, talking of the door. His bedroom was right here and I was gonna throw myself on him on the bed. I banged in. The unexpected happened. My jaw dropped at the sudden sight before me. Right in front of me, on the same bed I'd planned to have Leo make love with me, was him with another girl. Seeing me, they sprang up, staring at me like they saw a ghost. Out of anger, I walked out, planning to get revenge. I got drunk in a night club and ended up in a one-night stand to cool off my anger. Next morning, I went for my first class in college hoping to put the past behind me. Just when I thought I had, I found out that the hot stranger last night is my college professor and my foster brother. Boom! I'm pregnant for him…….

Após minha morte, meus pais assinaram o termo de doação de órgãos e transplantaram minhas córneas na filha adotiva que eles mais estimavam — Gabriela Lima. Gabriela se casou com meu irmão, Cláudio Lima, e eles finalmente se tornaram uma família de verdade. Eu e Gabriela competimos por uma vida inteira e, no final, tudo o que me restou foi um destino miserável, sem nada. Nesta nova vida, decidi viver a minha própria história e, inesperadamente, encontrei um final feliz.

Today is the death anniversary of Jordan Willis, the Alpha of the Moonshadow Pack. He's also known as my dead mate. My name is Sasha Calhoun, a she-wolf who descends from a family with a weakened bloodline. I'm also the current Luna of the Moonshadow Pack. In a world where the bloodline purity determines the status quo of werewolf society, I seem to exist solely to enter a marriage alliance with Jordan, the Alpha who comes from the most elite family with a pureblooded heritage. This is a political trade meant to strengthen Jordan's position in his family as well as reassure the Elder Council. A year ago, Alpha Jordan sacrificed himself in a blazing inferno while on a mission. I become the most pitied she-wolf in the pack who has to keep the only light on in my empty home. At the same time, I need to protect the only flicker of hope in this pack. As I carry a bouquet of white lilies, which were Alpha Jordan's favorite flowers when he was still alive, I approach his grave. The pup in my womb seems to have picked up on my emotions, for it kicks me gently. I can feel the hum of a powerful and pure-blooded lifeform from the movement. It's the lifeblood of a pup destined to become the future powerful Alpha. Even though I'm still carrying the pup, I still feel reassured and proud. But the next thing I know, I spot a wolf sinking down to one knee far away on the horizon. He appears to be proposing to my younger sister, Winnie Calhoun. Even though there's more than 300 feet between us, I can still smell the Alpha's familiar scent, which seizes me by my heart. After all, I had once immersed myself in that particular scent for countless days and nights in the past. That Alpha… is actually Alpha Jordan, who supposedly died one year ago! I instinctively clutch my belly, my palm caressing the newly-developed heartbeat of my unborn pup. Then, I call the pack guards.

Quando descobri a gravidez, Umberto Azevedo contratou um médico renomado a peso de ouro para me receitar medicamentos para a gestação. Ele ficou na igreja, sem comer ou beber, ajoelhado por longas horas orando por um parto seguro para mim. — Querida, você está sofrendo muito. Assim que o bebê nascer, vou compensá-la por tudo. No mesmo dia, atendi o telefone dele por acaso. — Diretor Azevedo, conforme suas ordens, o remédio da senhora foi adulterado com medicamentos abortivos. A criança nascerá morta. — O filho da Sra. Santos é muito saudável e certamente nascerá bem para se tornar o herdeiro do Grupo Azevedo. — A senhora não perceberá nada, e isso não estragará a relação entre o senhor e ela, pode ficar tranquilo. Baixei os olhos para a minha barriga proeminente, nunca imaginei que o amor dele fosse tão falso. Então, sem mais apegos, eu, Lílian Werneck, assinei o acordo de divórcio e decidi partir.