Toxic Relationship

Kaya mo bang tiisin ang araw-araw na kasama ang lalaking pinaka-kinaiinisan mo? Yung tipong pagpasok mo pa lang sa opisina, madilim na mukha niya agad ang bubungad sa’yo? Yannie Sanchez, isang dedicated na secretary, ay labis na naiinis sa boss niyang si Xanthy Torres—ang seryoso, istrikto, at laging galit na CEO ng isang malaking kumpanya sa Asia. Para sa kanya, ito ang epitome ng "toxic boss" na palaging sumisira sa araw niya. Pero paano kung may dahilan pala sa likod ng kanyang ugali? Isang lihim ang matutuklasan ni Yannie—isang sikreto na magpapabago sa tingin niya kay Xanthy. Mula sa inis, unti-unti siyang nakaramdam ng awa at kagustuhang protektahan ito. Ngunit sa isang hindi inaasahang pangyayari, kinailangan niyang lumayo—hindi alam ni Xanthy na nagdadala siya ng kanilang anak. Pagkalipas ng limang taon, muling nagkrus ang kanilang mga landas. Sa pagkakataong ito, pipiliin pa rin ba niyang protektahan ito? O oras na para harapin ang nakaraan at isama siya sa hinaharap na para sa kanilang dalawa?

Content Warning: This story contains explicit sexual content. The relationships depicted in this narrative primarily revolve around the BDSM lifestyle. It's essential to note that the central relationship between Sean and Lisa is not characterized as domestic abuse but rather as a profoundly trusting and consensual BDSM connection. Lisa has endured a turbulent past, marked by a toxic ex-partner and lingering emotional scars that have led her to withdraw from society. In an attempt to live a life away from the judgmental eyes of others, she keeps her distance from most people, confiding in only her two close friends. However, everything changes when Lisa crosses paths with Sean. He ignites a desire within her to explore her sexual side once more. Sean becomes Lisa's guide, introducing her to the authentic dynamics of a BDSM relationship, characterized by a genuine Dom. Throughout the narrative, we delve into a myriad of highs and lows, exploring various facets of BDSM, such as the roles of a submissive (Slave or Brat) and a dominant (Dom). The story also delves into the intricacies of polyamorous relationships, showcasing the complexities and dynamics that come with them. As Lisa embarks on this transformative journey, she navigates the complexities of her newfound desires and the unique connection she shares with Sean. Their exploration of the BDSM lifestyle unfolds as they learn, grow, and face the intricacies of trust, submission, and dominance within their relationship.

Stuck in a failed relationship and with a nice pair of horns adorning her head, Carina Fernandes finds herself in yet another mess. Her best friend's plan was simple and practical: they were going to go out for fun in a luxurious bar, where her salary as a recently graduated architect wouldn't even pay for sparkling water. However, everything falls apart, and she ends up waking the next day in the bed of an unknown Italian woman. Veronica Vacchiano was a great, irresistible little devil. And the Brazilian, bluntly and with a few screws loose, would end up tasting the poison of her “sweet and beloved” ex-sister-in-law.

As soon as Georgia reach the age of 25, it was their family tradition to get married and find a partner to spend the life with. But unfortunately, Georgia has been single for almost five years now and not ready to fall in love again because of her past. So, instead of dating someone, she hired a man named Wilson to be his husband. Little did she know that it was a billionaire she asked for. Will their relationship turn out well? Or her family will find out about the contract?

Katalina’s writing career has stagnated since she moved to another city. Her editor gave her an unusual project, she hopes this is her big break. What is the task? An exposé on a bachelor billionaire tycoon who is the buzz of the town. The idea is to expose something shady about his past and harm his reputation. She feels awful about it, but if this is the cost of success, she decides to accept it. After all, the public deserves to know the truth, right? Katalina Robbins pretended to be a high-end real estate agent and have some time with Hunter Collins, she discovered that he was brilliant, engaging, and considerate. He's not what she expected. The more time she spends with him, the stronger her feelings become until Katalina realizes she can't finish her project. Their fledgling relationship would be destroyed if he ever found out about her dark origins.

After getting the betrayal from 6 years of loyal relationship, Jenny Gomez, 25 decided to seduce her boss to take revenge. She was bold and stubborn, even got successful leading her boss to the . But suddenly, a strange yet stunning man showed up in her house and claimed to be the person whom she had spent the night with. Who knew, fate always likes to joke around with her. He was the man of his words. He was cold as ice and had a strong physics. To add some salt in her injury, he smiled cruelly and asked, "Jenny, how's the feeling last night?"

After a devastating valentine's breakup, Miracle never expected to find herself caught in a web of deceit and desire. A mysterious stranger approached her with an offer she couldn't refuse. Three million dollars to be a fake girlfriend to his wealthy client, with one catch: falling in love with him disqualifies her from the deal. Skeptical at first, Miracle agrees to the arrangement, but she quickly realizes that it's not as simple as she thought. Especially when her client turns out to be the infamous Leonel Hamilton, a billionaire with a reputation for breaking hearts without mercy. As Miracle navigates the complexities of their fake relationship, she finds herself torn between her desire for money and her growing feelings for Leonel. But when some truths are revealed, she must decide if the contract is worth the risk or if the lure of money is too strong to resist. Read on to discover the rollercoaster of romance and deceit.

Setelah resepsi pernikahan ke-88 kali dibatalkan, aku menelepon partnerku, "Aku mau daftar untuk mengembangkan pasar di Negara Heksa." Suara partnerku yang terkejut terdengar. "Apa kamu sudah pikirkan baik-baik? Kamu nggak boleh pulang selama 10 tahun setelah pergi ke Negara Heksa. Kamu baru nikah hari ini, tapi langsung pisah rumah. Apa suamimu setuju?" Partnerku menambahkan, "Bagaimana dengan orang tuamu? Bukannya keinginan terbesarmu itu menemani mereka?" Aku memandangi gereja yang kosong, lalu tersenyum getir dan menimpali, "Resepsi pernikahan dibatalkan, mana mungkin aku punya suami? Mengenai orang tuaku, mereka sudah cukup bahagia ditemani Yasmin." Partnerku terdiam sedetik sebelum menyahut, "Oke. Kalau begitu, kamu siap-siap. Besok kamu berangkat." Sesudah mengakhiri panggilan telepon, aku menyentuh gaun pengantinku. Air mataku yang terakhir menetes. Hari ini, depresi yang diidap adik angkatku kambuh lagi dan dia ingin bunuh diri. Lagi-lagi, Aditya membatalkan resepsi pernikahan kami. Aku yang tidak berdaya dan putus asa berucap sambil memandangi Aditya, "Ini sudah yang ke-88 kali." Aditya merasa bersalah. Dia menunduk sembari membujukku, "Beri aku waktu lagi ya? Willa, kamu tahu sejak kejadian itu, kondisi mental Yasmin nggak stabil. Aku benar-benar takut dia melakukan hal bodoh." Aditya berjanji, "Kamu tenang saja. Kali ini, aku pasti akan jelaskan padanya. Setelah itu, kita segera menikah." Orang tuaku mendesak Aditya untuk segera menyelamatkan Yasmin. Ayahku menegur, "Willa, cepat lepaskan Aditya. Kalau bukan karena dulu Yasmin menyelamatkanmu, mana mungkin dia diculik? Dia nggak akan mengidap depresi dan mentalnya nggak akan hancur." Ayahku meneruskan, "Sekarang kamu menghalangi Aditya untuk menyelamatkan Yasmin, apa kamu mau mencelakai adikmu? Kenapa kamu begitu egois? Apa resepsi pernikahanmu lebih penting daripada nyawa Yasmin?" Aku sudah sering mendengar teguran seperti ini. Dulu aku pasti membantah, tetapi kali ini aku terdiam. Tunanganku dan orang tuaku tidak menyukaiku, bahkan mereka tidak memercayaiku. Kalau begitu, aku pergi saja.

Hari pendaftaran pernikahan, aku menunggu di Kantor Catatan Sipil sejak pagi hingga langit gelap. Sementara itu, pacarku Soni malah menemani cinta pertamanya naik gunung. Aku meneleponnya belasan kali, tapi semuanya ditolak. Sampai telepon ke-20 baru dia mengangkat. "Sehari nggak ketemu aku saja kamu harus menelepon puluhan kali, mau nyawa aku diambil, ya? Kamu sebenarnya segitu kekurangan lelaki, ya?" "Yeni lagi nggak enak badan, jantungnya kambuh. Aku harus jagain dia di rumah sakit. Urusan nikah, lain kali saja." Sepuluh tahun bersama, ini sudah ke-100 kalinya Soni meninggalkanku sendirian di depan Kantor Catatan Sipil demi perempuan itu. Untuk ke-101 kalinya, dia hanya meninggalkan pesan. [Sayang, jam sepuluh ketemu di Kantor Catatan Sipil.] Aku menahan tawa dingin, mengabaikan pesannya, lalu melangkah naik ke pesawat menuju luar negeri. Soni, kali ini aku tidak akan memilihmu lagi. Pria yang biasanya selalu terlihat tenang itu, begitu tahu aku pergi, benar-benar kehilangan kendali menggila.

Pada hari libur semester, unggahan di status WhatsApp yang paling viral adalah tentang diriku. Judulnya adalah, "Pak Bondan membawa putranya untuk merayakan ulang tahun cinta sejatinya. Apakah dia akhirnya berencana bercerai dengan Sofia Jayadi?" Aku diam-diam menyukai postingan itu. Saat ponselku berdering, aku sedang membongkar balon-balon yang telah disiapkan untuk hari jadi pernikahan. "Sayang," ujar suamiku dengan terburu-buru, ingin memberikan penjelasan. "Anak kita tiba-tiba merengek ingin pergi ke taman bermain, jadi aku ...." Di latar belakang, terdengar suara tawa anak kami. "Ayah, Bibi bilang kalau malam ini aku bisa tidur dengannya!" Aku menatap rumah yang berantakan ini. Balon-balon tampak terkulai lemas, sementara krim di atas kue sudah mengeras. "Kamu nggak perlu menjelaskan." Aku mendengar diriku berkata, "Aku memahami semuanya." Hanya saja, kali ini semuanya akan berbeda. Aku tidak menginginkan ayah dan anak ini lagi.