Novel & Cerita Waited Past Tense

Shannica Holstein and Jihan Althan once became a couple and broke up two years ago. Shannica suffered a lot after their break up, and now that she finally moved on, Jihan pop up again and ask her to become his fiancée in exchange of money. How would Shannica be able to face Jihan again after all what happened to their ill-fated past? Would Jihan change for good? Or he will repeat the same mistake he did to Shannica two years ago? The Paid Bride, signing in.

A mistaken kiss. A ruined engagement. A contract that changed everything. When small-town doctor Mirabelle Santos accidentally kisses a stranger in Manila, she unknowingly shatters the engagement of billionaire Jiro Del Fierro. To protect his reputation, Jiro forces her into a one-year contract as his substitute wife. Living under one roof with the cold and dangerous Jiro was supposed to be a nightmare—until secrets unravel, feelings grow, and a past filled with lies, betrayal, and stolen identities threatens to destroy them both. Would love survive despite of all hindrances that traps their way?

SYNOPSIS In the ruthless world of billionaires and boardrooms, Alexander Steele, a cold and brilliant CEO known for his perfectionism, never believed in love—until he meets Clara Villanueva, a simple administrative assistant with dreams far bigger than her small cubicle. When fate intertwines their lives through a scandal, a secret project, and a forbidden attraction, both will discover that love can bloom even beneath the cold walls of power. But their love will come at a cost—corporate betrayals, public scrutiny, and the ghosts of Alexander’s past threatening to destroy everything they’ve built.

Reigna has harbored a deep crush on Lucas since childhood. Lucas, however, is always rude to Reigna and is in love with another girl. Despite Lucas's resistance, their families arrange their marriage. Reigna is ecstatic, hoping that Lucas will eventually reciprocate her feelings. Lucas remains distant, leaving Reigna feeling unloved and unwanted. After their marriage, Reigna discovers her financial instability. Determined to become better, she works hard to improve herself and becomes financially independent. Reigna decides to get a divorce. Soon after, Reigna discovers she is pregnant with Lucas' child. Fearing Lucas's reaction and his possible abandonment, she decides to raise the child alone, hiding the truth from him. Years later, as Reigna's child grows up, Lucas hears rumors about a son he never knew he had. His curiosity grows, leading him to search for Reigna. As their paths cross again, Reigna must decide whether to reveal the truth and risk heartbreak or continue to keep the secret. Lucas learns the truth about his son and is faced with a life-changing decision. Will he choose to reconnect with Reigna and his child, setting aside his past mistakes, or will he allow fear and regret to keep them apart? Reigna wrestles with her feelings, torn between protecting herself and hoping for a reconciliation with Lucas. Will love, lead to a second chance at happiness, or will the pain of their past be too much to overcome?

When Amara was forced to marry her twin sister's fiancé after a tragic accident, she becomes the substitute bride in a love that was never meant for her. Blamed, unloved, and trapped in a cold marriage, she endures Zeus' hatred while pretending to be his perfect wife in public. But just when everything finally falls into place, Amelia wakes up, and the past comes crashing back. As Amara walks away, convinced she was never enough, Zeus is left questioning everything, because the one he can't lose was never his first love.

Zreinessa Nerillano, a simple woman who was deprived of living her life to the fullest because of a past tragedy. She has an older sister who pursued her to do a favor- to have sex with her older sister's boyfriend. Despite of the principles Zreinessa had, she still agreed to the plan of her sister. Because of too much guilt she was feeling after executing the plan, Zreinessa decided to detached herself from anyone, even her sister, until she gave birth to her child. Is she going to live in tranquility hiding with her child?

Self-made billionaire Gareth Sebastian wants his revenge from the girl who jilted him at the altar and ripped his heart. He has a lot of plan in his head. Five years later, their paths cross again unexpectedly. Gareth made sure that Samantha will pay for what was she had done to him in the past. But Gareth didn't expect that Samantha wouldn't remember him. Everything about him. How will Gareth make Samantha remember him and the wounds she caused him in the past? Will the memories of their yesterday will revive? Or it will just remain a buried memories of their tomorrow?

Maelis is all set to marry the perfect guy she chose to escape her dark past with Kaiden the dangerous and possessive CEO but everything crashes down on her wedding day when Kaiden storms in and takes her away. He is determined to remind her that she belongs to him alone no matter how hard she tries to run or how much she fights it. What follows is a wild rollercoaster of burning passion intense battles and secrets that will make you hold your breath as they push each other to the edge between love and obsession life and death.

Jenna Salini forgets everything from the past and back with a new life. She was kicked out by the landlord from the apartment she was staying. In Tagaytay, Rydyer Villamonte steps in the picture, trying to bring back her memories with him.Noong nalaman ni Jenna ang lahat ng nakaraan niya, umalis siya sa Pilipinas at bumalik din ng ilang taon. Huli nang malaman niyang nahulog na pala ang bata na nasa sinapupunan niya.Check out the story to be suprised for more plot twists, unique characters and the complicated story of Rydyer and Jenna..

“How can I love you, when you’re full of lies, Josh... Or should I call you Eros?” Erato Adeline Devin, a glamorous playgirl, falls for Josh DePiero, only to discover he’s actually Josiah Eros Luchesse, the son of a powerful mafia boss. As their romance intensifies, secrets from Josiah's dark past begin to surface, pulling them into a dangerous world of crime and betrayal. Now, Josiah must protect Erato from the violent shadows of his family’s legacy. But can their love survive the lies and danger that threaten to tear them apart?