Time Being

“I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride!” The moment I closed my eyes for that first kiss, I suddenly remembered how I fantasized about marrying Lucas Sandoval. I recalled when I aimed to have a complete and a happy family and how willing I am to spend a lifetime with him. I felt a tear fell from my eyes as I felt his lips against mine, as I have realized that I just rather want to die right now in front of everyone than to live with him. Before, I was dying just to be with him. Now, I am literally dying for being with him. I dreamt about walking down the aisle to be with my love. Now, I just want to run away from him and never come back. I once prayed to be part of his life. Now I am— his battered wife.

Two strangers, driven solely by their parents' desire for marriage, find themselves united. One is an arrogant man, the other a once-independent woman. Aurora endured everything at the hands of her husband Lucas out of love for her parents. Unbeknownst to her, she married a man who is notorious as a powerful mafia figure in the country. Lucas, a billionaire, is ruthless towards his wife, fixated on his love interest Iris from the start. However, when a clash with another influential mafia group endangers his wife, could it be possible that Lucas will treat Aurora differently for the first time? Can he make her feel the true meaning of a spouse, or will he let her fate be at the mercy of a callous soul?

When Danica was still in college, she wanted to be a famous actress. She sacrificed a lot, including her studies when she finally had the chance to reach her dream. Among all the sacrifices, her biggest sacrifice was her love. When she was at the peak of success and popularity, unexpectedly, her name was involved in an issue that really gave roar in the entertainment industry that she did not expect to damage her popularity. Only sponsorship can save her name, but what will happen when the CEO of the company who can save her is her Ex boyfriend, whom she sacrificed along the way? Things are going to go rough because HE is up for a revenge. _ “You want my sponsorship to save your fame. How funny! How willing you are for this?” He asked with a smirk. "Very." "Prove it to me." "How?" "By signing a contract to be my mistress." The hatred in his tone gives a shiver down to her spine. She wants to back out but could she let her years of hard work get destroyed just like that? At the same time, what is he going to do about the strange addiction for the woman whom he hates from the core of his heart?

Fifth Castillion is a happy-go-lucky bachelor from a wealthy clan of Castillion. He never imagined being in a serious relationship and being a man of one woman. But when he met Antoinette San Francisco, everything changed. She's a demure and classic woman who dreamed of being a nun and temporarily went out to the convent to fulfill her responsibility to her sister, Tamia. Destiny is full of surprises, indeed. Tamia fell in love with Fifth, while Fifth fell with Antoinette, and vice versa. But as a good half-sister, Antoinette sacrificed her love for him. She let him go despite their love for each other for her sister's happiness. She pushed Fifth to marry her sister as Tamia's dying wish. He will do everything she wants, even if it costs him happiness and freedom. He married Tamia while Antoinette pursued her dream and became a nun. Selfless love is sometimes too cruel for those who sacrifice. Is there a happy ending for both of them? Or will their sacrifices set them free?

Tyron Madrigal is a successful businessman with a reputation for being strict and cold-hearted. But when he returns to the Philippines to fix some urgent businesses, he meets a woman named Katlyn Buendias who challenges everything he thought he knew about himself. As he struggles to resist the temptation to be with her, he realizes that he may have finally met his match in this fiery and unpredictable woman. Will Tyron be able to tame his own desire and claim her as his own, or will she prove to be too much of a temptation to resist? "He always Tempting to see her, Tempting to be with her, Tempting to her, Tempting to mark her as mine, and She's my Temptation." -Tyron Arlo Madrigal

Anastasia wants to love and be loved by the man she chose. She dreamt of being with her prince charming and saved by her knight in shining armor. That’s why she asked her father to make Craig marry her. And because Craig owes Anastasia’s father so much, he agreed to marry her. But fairytales aren’t true and happy ever after only happens in movies. For how long Anastasia will hope that the man of her dreams will love her? How long will she pretend not being hurt? Or will she just let go the man she loves and move on? Because the man of her dreams is inlove with someone else. Will Anastasia fights for her love towards Craig? Or will she just agree with the annulment he’s asking for? Can a heart that truly love let go the man she loves the most?

Jothea Alvandra doesn't like the new sub-professor who is in charge of their math subject, calculus. Well, she wasn't interested in the subject itself in the first place. She always came late and ruined everything for Professor Ismael Mondalla, but little did she know what would happen after they came up with a ridiculous agreement, which would lead to a hugely chaotic life for them both. "What does love mean? I'll make you feel it the second time you attempt to slap me again."

A 20-year old guy, Lucas Monreal, has to cope with the hardship and trials in life after being abused, failed, and accused of a crime he did not commit when he was 18. He had a dark experience with women, which caused him to develop gynophobia (fear of women). Wanting to help a needy family, he ventured to Manila and worked in different fast food restaurants as part time. Until he met a regular customer, Mike, who took him as an office staff member of his company. In Manila, Lucas met Nathaniel de Guzman, 25 years old, a man who, little did he know, was a policeman who volunteered to spy on him due to the allegations of his ex-girlfriend’s family. According to their accusation, Lucas raped the woman, causing her insanity. As the investigation progressed, the young policeman confirmed that Lucas was innocent. In fact, he is the victim. The guy had trauma whenever he attempted a sexual scenario. He suddenly gets scared and ends up fainting. His affection for him grew exponentially, and he soon fell in love with the young man, Lucas. Nathaniel has a muscular body and is handsome, so he can attract women at a glance... and even a guy like him couldn’t resist him. This triggered Lucas’ identity crisis, questioning himself why he felt it for him. To help each other, Nathaniel proposed a sex adventure, a process to find out what their sexual orientation really is. Sex adventure confirmed that they are of the third sex — or, as it is more commonly known, LGBTQ — among bisexuals. The adventure also clarified their feelings towards each other. So in the end, they will stand together to reveal what really happened and to bring justice to both victims. Sydney and Lucas.

Rafaelia is an assasin and hates Mafia the most. Her mom died because of it and wants to take revenge, she doesn't care to anyone she only wants to kill every person related to a Mafia. Everything changed for her after meeting Warren. She fell in love with his kindness and innocence and for the first time, she cared for someone, she swore to protect him no matter what. No knowing that this man is different from what she know. He's a ruthless mafia boss.

Everyone who works in their household loves Venice Lauren. Lahat sila ay saksi sa kabaitan ng dalaga, maging si Jefferson Madrid na nagtatrabaho din para sa pamilya nila. Like some typical romance, they both fell inlove. Ano nga ba ang magagawa kapag pag-ibig na ang tumama? Kahit anong estado pa, wala nang pakealam. Pero, gaya nga ng mga tipikal na storya, palaging may hadlang sa pag iibigan. Her family couldn't accept her that led Venice to ler her lover, Jefferson go. sa nakalipas na apat na taon, marami ang nagbago. Yung aakalain mong habang buhay na nasa itaas ay hindi pala mananatili sa itaas dahil sa apat na taon, nagbago ang buhay nilang dalawa. Their paths crossed but this time, their worlds switched. Despite of their worlds switching, their feelings remains. She's still the one for him He's still the one for her.