Novel & Cerita The Third Charm

Matapos ang limang taon ng pagkawala, muling bumalik sa Pilipinas si Samantha Aracosta dala ang mabigat na lihim at pusong pilit kinalimutan ang lalaking minsang minahal niya nang sobra—si Lucien Reverio, ang ruthless billionaire na minsang winasak ng pagkawala niya. Isang gabing puno ng alak, ulan, at maling akala ang muling naglapit sa kanila. Hindi alam ni Samantha na ang lalaking inaya niya sa isang impulsive one-night stand ay ang ex-boyfriend niyang matagal niyang tinakasan. Ngunit para kay Lucien, hindi aksidente ang muling pagkikita nila—limang taon niya iyong hinintay. Habang pilit umiiwas si Samantha sa mapanganib na lalaking kayang sirain muli ang puso niya, mas lalo naman siyang hinihila ni Lucien pabalik sa mundo nito. Ngunit hindi alam ng billionaire na may mas malalim pang dahilan kung bakit siya iniwan noon… at ang pinakamalaking sikreto ni Samantha ay ang dalawang batang matagal nang hinahanap ng tadhana sa kanya. Sa pagitan ng galit, pagnanasa, at hindi pa rin nawawalang pagmamahal, kaya pa bang mabuo muli ang isang pusong minsang winasak? O tuluyan nang sisirain ng mga lihim ang ikalawang pagkakataong ibinigay sa kanila?

Akala ni Margaret, sapat na ang pagmamahal para buuin ang isang pamilya. Pero matapos ang pitong taon ng malamig na pagtrato, pagtataksil ng asawa, at pangungutya ng sariling anak, napuno na siya. Iniwan niya ang lahat—at muling binuo ang sarili. Ngayon, isa na siyang sikat na fashion designer at pintor na hinahangaan sa buong mundo. Pero ngayong wala na siya, bigla silang ayaw siyang pakawalan. Bakit kailangang mawala siya bago nila mapagtanto ang halaga niya?

|WARNING!! MATURE CONTENT| There is only one mission for Nicole, and that is to entice Steffano Ford, a billionaire and a heartbreaker. ---- "Out." He said on a dangerous tone when she suddenly comes into his office without any reason. She smiled devilishly as she walked towards him sitting on his chair. Tiningala siya nito nang itinukod niya sa lamesa nito ang kanyang kamay, showing her boobs. The next thing she knew his lips crushed hers. She smiled as she heard him cursed under his breath after their lips parted and shouted her to get out. ----- He's in trouble indeed. He can't succeeded on Nicole's charm but will she succeed into her revenge with this man? Or she's the one who would end up with a broken heart?

Keila Santiago is determined to uncover the truth behind her father’s death, Keila has suspected for a long time na may kinalaman si Dominador Suarez sa pagkamatay ng dad niya, and now, she sees the perfect chance to get close to him through his son, Clyde Suarez. When she found out na playboy si Clyde, she decided to use it to her advantage. Gamit ang charm at beauty niya, Keila plans to seduce the billionaire's heir na ngayon nagma-manage ng Suarez Corporation, para makuha ang katotohanan na matagal na niyang hinahanap. Pero as their connection grows, Keila finds herself torn between love and revenge. Will she choose justice over love, or will her heart betray her mission?

Leana Alvarez is a fifteen-year-old girl in her third year of high school. She has a tough and strong personality. People around her considered her as a gifted kid. Because she excels in her studies, is talented, and is independent. But she is torn between the idea of passion and practicality because she belongs to a middle-class family. She wanted to pursue her passion but was hesitant because she knew her passion is not enough to provide for her family in the future. Then she met Nico Bautista, who is the exact opposite of her personality. Because of her desire to have a friend, she took the risk and wanted to be friends with him despite the difference. But doubt is always getting in her way and, she can't help to question herself if they can ever get along. Or if the difference is making it too complicated to try? Does she have to cling to the idiom "opposites attract" or give up?

He’s perfect and she’s not. He’s not an alcoholic but she is. He’s good at modeling but she’s better at drag racing and gambling. Everything he has, she doesn’t care. Vander Monterallo is a successful man and is well known as the most popular cover magazine and runway model. He is the epitome of the word perfection from head to toe. His perfect image helps him to reach what he has become. However, his excellent reputation will be put at risk when he forcibly married to Dawn Indiana Silueta, a girl with too many bad habits. Dawn Indiana Silueta is the unwanted daughter and the black sheep of the family. She’s a rebel and uncontrollable woman, that’s what her family thought about her. She’s just happy doing everything outside their perfect house. She loves to explore and tries anything that excites her. However, her freedom will soon end when she is forced to marry a “perfect” husband. Will Vander maintain his perfect image or be screwed up by Dawn? How about Dawn, will she stand being rebellious or will she change because of Vander? This story will prove if the opposite really attracts or if the opposite always fights.

"Akala ko ba contract marriage lang ang kasal natin? Bakit sinasabi mong mahal mo ako?" Ngumiti si Mattheus, niyakap si Gianne at hinalikan siya sa labi. "Well, wife. Para sa'yo, contract marriage lang 'to. Pero para sa'kin, love deal 'to." _____ Sa halip na proposal ang sumalubong kay Gianne, panloloko ng boyfriend niyang si Calix at ng bestfriend niya mismo ang nakita niya sa cellphone ng lalaki. Sa sobrang sakit ng kalooban, nakipaghiwalay siya. Sa hindi inaasahang pagkakataon, nakilala niya si Mattheus—isang gwapo at mayamang lalaki na tumulong sa kanya noong manakawan siya. Pumayag siya sa kasal na inalok ni Mattheus— dahil kailangan niya ng asawa sa lalong madaling panahon at si Mattheus naman ay kailangan ng asawa para matigil ang lola nitong pinipilit na itong i-blind date sa iba't ibang babae. Sinunod ni Gianne ang kasunduan at ginampanan ang papel bilang contract wife. Pero isang araw, sinabi ni Mattheus ang hindi niya inaasahan—mahal na siya nito. At saka naman biglang bumalik si Calix, humihingi ng pangalawang pagkakataon. Sino ang pipiliin niya?

"do you know how to dance?" he asked. Napailing akong napapayuko na mahigpit nakahawak sa laylayan ng damit ko. Napahinga ito ng malalim. Napaiktad ako nang tumayo ito mula sa pagkakaupo sa sofa at lumapit na napapisil sa baba kong itiningala ako dito. Hindi ako makatitig sa kanyang mga matang matiim akong tinitigan. Para akong matutunaw. Hindi ko siya kayang titigan sa mata. Pakiramdam ko'y malulusaw ako. Nakakalunod makipagtitigan sa kulay asul niyang mga mata. Mga matang napakasungit kung tumingin. "so tell me, how can you pay me hmm?" sensual niyang tanong na napapakagat ng ibabang labi. Napalunok akong napasunod ng tingin sa kanyang mga labi. Unti-unti siyang napangisi na mas inilapit ang mukha! Napakapit ako sa kanyang polo nang akmang sasayad na ang kanyang mga labi sa akin! Sobrang bilis ng tibok ng puso ko. Hindi makatingin sa kanya. Mahina itong natawang ikinaangat ko ng tingin dito. "tell me young lady, how can you pay your father's dept hmm?" he huskily asked. Napatitig ako sa kanya. Mariin akong napapikit akong malalim na napahinga. "I can be your slave sir" mahina itong natawang napalapat ng labi na mapatitig ako ditong salubong ang mga kilay. "Slave? Are you sure? 1million pesos. Do you think you can pay me using your body hmm?" anito na tila nang-uuyam ang tono. Napasuri ito ng tingin mula ulo hanggang paa ko na ikinalunok ko. "Hmm...how about, be my wife. And I'll make sure, I'll let go your father" "W-wife" utal kong ulit. Napataas ang kilay nitong may naglalarong pilyong ngiti sa mga labi. Napalunok ako. Napaawang ang labi pero walang salita ang lumalabas! "Uhmm!" napakapit ako sa kanyang balikat na siniil ako nito bigla ng isang mapang-angking halik sa labi!! "It's settled. Get ready yourself young lady, tomorrow morning, you're gonna be....my wife"

Kiefer Madriaga is a business man and at the same time a surfer instructor sa sariling niyang beach resort. Mailap siya sa mga babae simula ng namatay ang ex-fiance' niya wala na siyang ibang minahal. Ang kaniyang pagmamahal ay itinuon na lamang niya sa pagpapalago ng business niya at isa na dito ang beach resort na matatagpuan sa El Nido Palawan. Wala na siyang time magka love life pa dahil iniwan lang naman sakaniya ng ate niyang magaling ang unica iha nito na pamangkin niya pagkatapos mag divorce ng magulang nito at hindi na niya mahagilap pa. Paano kung guluhin nang isang makulit na babae ang nahihimbing mong puso, handa ka bang sumugal sa ngalang nang pag-ibig..

Triana Allende was living a fairy tale life until her father passed away. Everything fell apart when her mother arranged her marriage to the only son of a conglomerate to save their dying business—Devance Chaudhary. Meanwhile, Devance is against arranged marriage, but his father threatens to disinherit him if he doesn’t marry the daughter of his old friend. Devance is prepared to move heaven and hell to oppose his marriage to a stranger until he meets Triana. He bids the highest price that she could not refuse, even though she is engaged to someone else. Can love blossom between them? Because their presence together spells disaster!