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I didn't expect to catch feelings at work. But then there was Eli sweet, thoughtful, always leaving his coffee too long on the desk and smiling like the world was lighter around him. Somewhere between shared glances and late-night edits, I started falling. And for a while... I think he fell too. But everything changed when Noah joined the team. He was everything Eli admired confident, funny, magnetic. And just like that, the space between me and Eli started to grow. Conversations got shorter, smiles faded, and I was left watching the boy I loved slip into someone else's arms... while I was still sitting right there. This isn't just a love story. It's the moment you realize you're not the one and the ache that comes after.
I always arrive ten minutes earlier at work, not because I love to but because I have to be the first person to see him(Eli). Eli a charming young man at his twenties and with great height,grey eyes, soft pink lips and deep voice has always been everyone's crush and everyone's favorite guy in the office. Even men in our office falls in love in life with him (yes he is that charming). As I enter the office,I see he is already there and focused on his laptop answering some emails. I immediately go to my desk next to him and as usual I greet him , and he replies " Goodmorning Joestassy" .
I freeze for a minute, because that deep voice always get me everytime he says something even the stupid things.
I immediately start working on my computer too as other co workers starts filling the room too. As usual he is always the center of attention, everyone greets him with fond smiles as he returns with his handsome eyes. I guess I'm just whipped lol. After some hours of uncomfortable silence he looks at me and says " Can you get me coffee when you go for yours". Of course I can't deny it,I nod my head as I go and gladly order two coffees. Mine and his.
After some hours as usual by 3:00 pm we always head home. I stop by his desk and take a deep breath,and confidently ask for his phone number. At first he just looks at me with confused eyes. And again I repeat myself " Eli,can I please have your phone number,I mean we've been working here for almost three months now and I don't have your contact,I promise I won't spam you with calls and texts"
He chuckles and gladly gives me his phone number and I happily head home . My friend Becky also notices my face. And start making fun of me asking me why I'm like that. I just change the topic as we head to my car and I drive away.
At night I decide to send him a text "Thanks again for the number"
he replies " No it's not a big deal, after all you are my sweet charming co worker right!"
I blush so hard by his statement, rereading the same text like a fool in love. I even enter inside my duvet as I smile so hard. I reply back,but before finishing,he Video calls me. Oh my God. I look like shit, should I pick or just lie that I'm not in the house . Well I just accepts it " Hey"
He smiles from the other side,he is shirtless and I can see the biceps and the vein on his hand,I zone for a minute till he says " You like what you see huh hahahaha"
After I snap back,we continue with our conversation as he cook only wearing his sweatpant. And reason for calling me was that he needed destruction,well I can't deny ,I like him so I can do anything for him. We make stories till he finish cooking.
Later he asks me a question " Joestassy I want you to be honest with me"
I feel like my stomach is twisting"y_y_yeah go on"
He moves closer to his phone"Do you like me?"
I chock in my own saliva , because I didn't expect that,I immediately get water and look at him, "What makes you think that I like you "
He smirks " Joestassy,you are a bad liar,you don't know how to lie,I mean you are so pretty,I personally like you "
I let out a loud laugh and later feel embarrassed . And I seriously looks at him " Yes I like you Eli,I mean,who doesn't like you,I really do, and wish you would give me that Chance "
His eyes softens and he says "See you tomorrow " He hungs up ,I kick my feet in happiness as I dance happily around the house.
She was never supposed to matter. Just the womb. Just the contract. Just the child. Casey Finch didn't sign up for this life-but life didn't ask her permission. Forced to carry the child of Italy's most feared mafia boss, Ivan Park, she's thrown into a world of cold marble mansions, shadowed pasts, and blood-stained power. Ivan is ruthless, violent, and unyielding-he doesn't want a woman, just a mother for his heir. Nothing more. But Casey? She's not just a vessel. Beneath her innocence lies a secret-a buried identity that could shatter everything Ivan thinks he controls. As the walls between them begin to crack, laughter seeps into tragedy, touches turn into temptation, and hate blurs into something dangerously close to love. Until love becomes the deadliest weapon of all. In a world where emotions are liabilities and secrets bleed deeper than scars, Mafia Surrogate is a heartbreaking, darkly emotional journey of forced choices, forbidden love, and a bond born in the most twisted way possible.
In the world of power, betrayal is inevitable. Lucinda thought she knew Atticus-his loyalty, his love. But when an unexpected enemy emerges from the shadows, their deadly game threatens to destroy everything she holds dear. The Sovereign Order, a centuries-old faction, has set its sights on Atticus, and they will stop at nothing to bring him down, using Lucinda as their pawn. As the stakes rise, Lucinda must decide where her true loyalties lie. Will she stand by the man she once loved, or will she embrace the darkness that beckons her into their world of manipulation and control? With the walls closing in, both Atticus and Lucinda are forced to confront the ghosts of their pasts, and the fragile bond that once united them begins to fracture. Shattered Vows is a tale of power, betrayal, and a love teetering on the edge of destruction. Will their love survive the war to come, or will the shadows consume them both?
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The Devil in Mask Kate had always been the most powerful demon in her realm, a cunning force wrapped in beauty and boundless ambition. For centuries, she wandered the earth, weaving chaos and fear, hidden behind the perfect mask of humanity. But something was stirring-something that made her, for the first time in millennia, question her own supremacy. It began with whispers of a shadow, a presence darker than herself, looming in the corners of the human world. When Kate finally peeled back the layers of her investigation, she discovered a truth that shook her to the core. She wasn't alone. There was another, a twin she never knew existed-Liz, a sorceress whose thirst for destruction eclipsed even Kate's. As Kate prepared to bring about the apocalypse, thinking herself unmatched, Liz stepped out from the shadows. But instead of joining Kate in the end of all things, Liz had other plans-plans that didn't include her sister's version of destruction. A battle was brewing, not just for the fate of the world, but for the title of the true embodiment of evil. And in this fight, Kate would realize that sometimes, the worst evil wears a human face.
In the glitzy world of fame and fortune, love is a dangerous game. Atticus Monroe, the world's biggest pop star, is used to living in the spotlight. His electrifying performances and heartthrob persona make him a global sensation, but behind the flashing cameras and screaming fans lies a broken heart longing for something real. Enter Ivan Laurent, a young billionaire with charm, power, and a mysterious past. Their connection is instant, a whirlwind romance that burns brighter than any spotlight, yet darker secrets loom in the shadows. As Atticus and Ivan's worlds collide, they discover that love at the top comes at a steep price. Beneath Ivan's cool exterior, lies betrayal-whispers of hidden agendas, jealousy, and a dangerous deal that threatens to unravel everything they've built together. Atticus struggles with the mounting pressure of his fame, while Ivan hides secrets that could destroy the fragile bond between them. Love becomes a battleground, where passion and pain blur the lines, and trust is a luxury neither can afford. Broken is a story of love tested by betrayal, where hearts are shattered and mended in the pursuit of something real in a world full of lies. As the pieces of their lives fall apart, Atticus and Ivan must decide if love is worth fighting for-or if some hearts are too broken to be healed.
Life was perfect until she met her boyfriend's big brother. There was a forbidden law in the Night Shade Pack that if the head Alpha rejected his mate, he would be stripped of his position. Sophia's life would get connected with the law. She was an Omega who was dating the head Alpha's younger brother. Bryan Morrison, the head Alpha, was not only a cold-blooded man but also a charming business tycoon. His name was enough to cause other packs to tremble. He was known as a ruthless man. What if, by some twist of destiny, Sophia's path were to intertwine with his?
Becky endured three years of marriage to the cold-hearted Rory. In all that time, she naively reasoned that one day, he'd gradually come to like her. But the second he forced her to kneel down and humiliate herself, she knew she had been wrong about him. This man had no feelings for her at all. So why should she still love him? When Rory gave her the choice between kneeling down and divorcing, she didn't miss a beat and chose the latter. After all, why should she waste her youth on this scumbag? Wouldn't it be nicer for her to just have fun every day with her billion-dollar family fortune?
Madisyn was stunned to discover that she was not her parents' biological child. Due to the real daughter's scheming, she was kicked out and became a laughingstock. Thought to be born to peasants, Madisyn was shocked to find that her real father was the richest man in the city, and her brothers were renowned figures in their respective fields. They showered her with love, only to learn that Madisyn had a thriving business of her own. "Stop pestering me!" said her ex-boyfriend. "My heart only belongs to Jenna." "How dare you think that my woman has feelings for you?" claimed a mysterious bigwig.
In order to fulfill her grandfather's last wish, Stella entered into a hasty marriage with an ordinary man she had never met before. However, even after becoming husband and wife on paper, they each led separate lives, barely crossing paths. A year later, Stella returned to Seamarsh City, hoping to finally meet her mysterious husband. To her astonishment, he sent her a text message, unexpectedly pleading for a divorce without ever having met her in person. Gritting her teeth, Stella replied, "So be it. Let’s get a divorce!" Following that, Stella made a bold move and joined the Prosperity Group, where she became a public relations officer that worked directly for the company’s CEO, Matthew. The handsome and enigmatic CEO was already bound in matrimony, and was known to be unwaveringly devoted to his wife in private. Unbeknownst to Stella, her mysterious husband was actually her boss, in his alternate identity! Determined to focus on her career, Stella deliberately kept her distance from the CEO, although she couldn't help but notice his deliberate attempts to get close to her. As time went on, her elusive husband had a change of heart. He suddenly refused to proceed with the divorce. When would his alternate identity be uncovered? Amidst a tumultuous blend of deception and profound love, what destiny awaited them?
"Love is blind!" Lucinda abandoned her beautiful and comfortable life because of a man. She married him and slaved off for him for three long years. One day, the scales finally fell off her eyes. She realized that all her efforts were in vain. Her husband, Nathaniel still treated her like shit. All he cared about was his lover. "Enough is enough! I quit wasting my years with an ungrateful man!" Lucinda's heart was shattered into many pieces, but she summoned up the courage to ask for a divorce. The news caused a stir online! A filthy rich young woman recently got divorced? She was a good catch! Countless CEOs and handsome young men immediately swarmed to her like bees to honey! Nathaniel couldn't take it anymore. He held a press conference and begged with teary eyes, "I love you, Lucinda. I can't live without you. Please come back to me." Would Lucinda give him a second chance? Read to find out!
After three secretive years of marriage, Eliana never met her enigmatic husband until she was served with divorce papers and learned of his extravagant pursuit of another. She snapped back to reality and secured a divorce. Thereafter, Eliana unveiled her various personas: an esteemed doctor, legendary secret agent, master hacker, celebrated designer, adept race car driver, and distinguished scientist. As her diverse talents became known, her ex-husband was consumed by remorse. Desperately, he pleaded, "Eliana, give me another chance! All my properties, even my life, are yours."