The Second Marriage 81

“Patayin mo ang baby niya, Alexa!” Puno ng muhi na utos ng biyenan. “Either it’s you or her. “Either it’s your baby or hers!” “Malupit ang mundo, minsan kailangan mo lunurin sa putikan ang tao na pilit nagnanakaw ng kaligayahan mo!” * Every woman wished for a fairy tale, for a knight in shining armor, for a prince charming. Si Alexa, isang inosenteng titser mula sa simple pero edukadong pamilya ng mga titser. She is the second wife of Sebastian Dior, a prince of a business empire from a prominent family in the country. Perpekto ang buhay niya— ito ang akala ng lahat.

“No matter how many times we turn back time, in the end, you and I will still be enemies. Don't you understand? This tragedy will never end until one of us dies.” In her previous life, Ariana lived as a stupid duchess who gave up her name just for the crown prince. Her mistake left her territory destroyed, her entire family annihilated, while Ariana was poisoned and abandoned after she was useless. In the end, Ariana ended her life by jumping from the top floor of the castle she lived in and dying regretfully. Given a second chance, Ariana returns to a time when the tragedy had not yet occurred. Ariana realized that the second chance was a chance for her to make up for all her mistakes. The girl was determined, that she would become a useful duchess for the kingdom she loved. War, battle for the throne, and a grand conspiracy will accompany Ariana on her journey to becoming the only duchess in the Kingdom of Sigmund.

On celebration night, Talia eagerly prepared to welcome her Alpha mate, Jason Dalton, home from a victorious battle against rogues. But Jason didn’t return alone. At his side was Viki—pregnant with his pup. And in front of the entire pack, he declared her child the future heir. Whispers spread like wildfire. After three years without a child, Talia was suddenly a barren Luna, a disgrace. Worse, Jason showed no remorse. He gave her a cruel choice: leave and lose her Luna title, or stay and support the woman who stole everything from her. Shattered, Talia chose freedom. She rejected him, returned to her own pack, and reclaimed her true identity—the Alpha King’s daughter. But Jason wasn’t done. Now, he hunts her like something he refuses to lose. With a second chance mate by her side, Talia must make the ultimate choice: follow fate… or rewrite it.

Denissa kira bisa menikah dengan orang yang ia kagumi sejak SMA adalah sebuah keberuntungan baginya. Ternyata, kehidupan pernikahan yang ia impikan tak seindah kisah dongeng. Bayang-bayang masa lalu yang terus menghantui rumah tangga mereka. Akankah Denissa bisa menjaganya atau malah menyerah?

Berusaha kabur dari perjodohan dengan anak sahabat ibunya, Raline kini malah terjebak dalam kehidupan duda beranak satu bernama Gara. "Kalau urusan nikah, Mas cari saja yang lain! Keputusanku tetap sama. Aku tidak mau menikah dan tidak mau melahirkan anak," tegas Raline sembari menatap tajam laki-laki yang baru saja meminangnya. "Kalau kamu menolak lamaranku, bisa aku pastikan ibumu akan kembali menjodohkanmu dengan Lucas. Memangnya kamu lebih suka menikah dengannya daripada menjadi istriku?" tanya Gara, lelaki yang meminang Raline. Raline menghela napas panjang. Ia benar-benar terjebak. Apa yang Gara katakan benar. Ia hanya memiliki dua pilihan, menikah dengan Lucas - pria yang dijodohkan oleh ibunya, atau Gara - kekasih palsunya.

Rule 1: Don’t fall in love with me Rule 2- Don’t touch my things Rule 3: This is not your home, don’t decorate/ change anything Rule 4: Stay out of my Business Rule 5: Don’t ever be seen in public with another man. Rule 6: Don’t touch me. Rule 7: Don’t ever enter my room You know the things about Contract Marriage, they come with rules right? Rules are meant to be broken, but that's just my thoughts. My 6’5 husband, the epitome of irresistible allure and captivating mystery prefers I follow his rules while he's all busy. But the thing is, we both needed this marriage so why should it be His rules? I mean I know I got my own rules and I'll be damn if he doesn't follow them just as I do his. Even I know how to dress up and look good. Now he's thrown into the corner with my rules, it's a battle he intends on winning but tough shit cause so do I. But those are not the only rules that should not be broken, is it? The rules of the heart cannot be obey and Dammit if he doesn't make me swoon but this is our Marriage, Our rules.

Kayla dan Januar bukanlah sepasang kekasih, hubungan mereka sebatas adik tingkat dan kakak tingkat. Kayla yang duduk di semester 4 sedangkan Janu disibukkan dengan skripsi, mahasiswa tingkat akhir. Tetapi hubungan keduanya berubah semenjak adanya rencana perjodohan antara orang tua Januar dengan sahabat karibnya. Janu yang mempunyai kekasih dan tak ingin dijodohkan dengan perempuan lain harus memutar otaknya agar perjodohan itu batal. Ide gila terlintas di pikirannya. Kayla yang tidak tahu apa-apa harus terkena getahnya. Dia kemudian membenci Janu. Ada apa? Mau tau? Baca yuk

Brandon’s lips brushed against mine, his voice a low murmur. “Didn’t think you’d be on your knees for me so soon, sunflower.” I shoved him back, breath unsteady. “This isn’t a game.” But it was. With his father cutting him off and his half-brother poised to take everything, Cameron had no choice. Marrying Brandon the man he despised most—was the only way to secure his inheritance. Brandon was insufferable. Arrogant. And worst of all… he was enjoying every second of this. Cameron was straight. He hated him. Or was he?

Real love stories are not as beautiful as fairy tales. But that doesn't mean it will go wrong. It all depends on how people choose to live with it. Like Anna, an ordinary woman living an everyday life amidst the glittering life of Los Angeles was forced to bury her fairy tale wedding dream as the marriage order came. Moreover, she married the most desirable, handsome, young CEO, the successor to the Byrne business empire, David Byrne. A small mistake that totally changed their life. Could they live with that? Especially when one problem after another shook their loveless marriage.

Elena and Holden's story is told in the novel. Two people who are destined to spend their whole lives together aside their differences. Before they are husband and wife, they meet each other. They do not even manage to impress one someone because they're lost in their own worlds.