Niko

Is there such a thing as "Love at first sight?" And if so, can Cindy find a way to show Alex? The names are changed, but the story is true. This story began 8 months ago. But the past has a way of rearing its ugly head when you least expect it to. Cindy King is a 48-year-old mother of seven, five boys, two girls, all over the age of 18. She had been working in her hometown of Wadsworth, Oklahoma for going on two years now, but still finding it hard to meet her ever going monthly bills, she makes a last-ditch decision and go to Vante, Oklahoma, and apply for a job at the only Casino there. Thinking this is just going to be a job to help pay her bills and maybe just maybe help her move away from her ex-husband and finally have a life to call her own. She walks into Dunbar's Buffet after the hour's drive over, she looks around and her eyes fall on a man that smiles' brighten the entire venue, and without realizing it she can not tear her eyes away from him. Even not knowing his name, can not hinder her heart rate that went from her normal 105/80 sky-rocketing to what felt like 300/160 in as little as two microseconds. Cindy had given up on love, especially after her ex-husband not only cheated on her but had mentally, verbally, and physically abused her during the 25 long years of the relationship and marriage. And after so many years of being told you are fat, ugly, and treated as less than a speck of dust under someone's shoe, you tend to start believing that everything they say is true. Even if it's not, and you think that you never deserve to find much less have someone that truly will love you. This is the way Cindy felt because as she looked into the unknown man's eyes, she thought 'If only I was worthy enough to have someone like him, then I could truly and finally be happy in life. But I will never be beautiful or worthy enough, so I won't even try." So she continued to say Hi to her new co-workers, even as she still could not look away from the man. Alex Martinez, a 22-year-old man, shy and mysterious, keeps to himself because his last girlfriend used him and cheated on him with another man for two years before Alex caught them. He is standing at the fryers about to pull chicken up, hears a timid voice of the new employee, another female. She is saying hi to the other co-workers, who are trying to get her attention, but when Alex raises his eyes to see what the female looks like, his eyes find her's unwavering from his. And he thinks " What is going on in her pretty little mind, why can I feel her eyes are touching me in a wonderful feeling as if her fingers are running along my very skin?" As he turns back to the fryer vat to pull the chicken he can still feel her gaze fixed on his profile, and he side glances at her to find that even though the others are between them it feels as if no one is there. Toby Parks, a 36-year-old man, loves his husband, but this new girl has his eye in a way that no other female has ever gotten to him. She is kind, sweet, but damn if she doesn't have fire in her eyes and a temper to match his very own. But why is her eyes on Alex, is there something happening, I say "Hi" and she kindly replies with a timid "Hi" back, but she never removes her eyes from him. And all I can think is "If he hurts her, I will kill him on the spot." Will Cindy and Alex make it, or are they doomed from the very start? Keep reading to find out.

Linsey was stood up by her groom to run off with another woman. Furious, she grabbed a random stranger and declared, "Let's get married!" She had acted on impulse, realizing too late that her new husband was the notorious rascal, Collin. The public laughed at her, and even her runaway ex offered to reconcile. But Linsey scoffed at him. "My husband and I are very much in love!" Everyone thought she was delusional. Then Collin was revealed to be the richest man in the world. In front of everyone, he got down on one knee and held up a stunning diamond ring. "I look forward to our forever, honey."

After two years of marriage, Sadie was finally pregnant. Filled with hope and joy, she was blindsided when Noah asked for a divorce. During a failed attempt on her life, Sadie found herself lying in a pool of blood, desperately calling Noah to ask him to save her and the baby. But her calls went unanswered. Shattered by his betrayal, she left the country. Time passed, and Sadie was about to be wed for a second time. Noah appeared in a frenzy and fell to his knees. "How dare you marry someone else after bearing my child?"

Blinded in a crash, Cary was rejected by every socialite—except Evelina, who married him without hesitation. Three years later, he regained his sight and ended their marriage. "We’ve already lost so many years. I won’t let her waste another one on me." Evelina signed the divorce papers without a word. Everyone mocked her fall—until they discovered that the miracle doctor, jewelry mogul, stock genius, top hacker, and the President's true daughter… were all her. When Cary came crawling back, a ruthless tycoon had him kicked out. "She's my wife now. Get lost."

The whispers said that out of bitter jealousy, Hadley shoved Eric's beloved down the stairs, robbing the unborn child of life. To avenge, Eric forced Hadley abroad and completely cut her off. Years later, she reemerged, and they felt like strangers. When they met again, she was the nightclub's star, with men ready to pay fortunes just to glimpse her elusive performance. Unable to contain himself, Eric blocked her path, asking, "Is this truly how you earn a living now? Why not come back to me?" Hadley's lips curved faintly. "If you’re eager to see me, you’d better join the queue, darling."

Corinne devoted three years of her life to her boyfriend, only for it to all go to waste. He saw her as nothing more than a country bumpkin and left her at the altar to be with his true love. After getting jilted, Corinne reclaimed her identity as the granddaughter of the town’s richest man, inherited a billion-dollar fortune, and ultimately rose to the top. But her success attracted the envy of others, and people constantly tried to bring her down. As she dealt with these troublemakers one by one, Mr. Hopkins, notorious for his ruthlessness, stood by and cheered her on. “Way to go, honey!”

Elena, once a pampered heiress, suddenly lost everything when the real daughter framed her, her fiancé ridiculed her, and her adoptive parents threw her out. They all wanted to see her fall. But Elena unveiled her true identity: the heiress of a massive fortune, famed hacker, top jewelry designer, secret author, and gifted doctor. Horrified by her glorious comeback, her adoptive parents demanded half her newfound wealth. Elena exposed their cruelty and refused. Her ex pleaded for a second chance, but she scoffed, “Do you think you deserve it?” Then a powerful magnate gently proposed, “Marry me?”

Rachel used to think that her devotion would win Brian over one day, but she was proven wrong when his true love returned. Rachel had endured it all—from standing alone at the altar to dragging herself to the hospital for an emergency treatment. Everyone thought she was crazy to give up so much of herself for someone who didn’t return her feelings. But when Brian received news of Rachel’s terminal illness and realized she didn’t have long to live, he completely broke down. "I forbid you to die!" Rachel just smiled. She no longer needed him. "I will finally be free."

On the day of their wedding anniversary, Joshua's mistress drugged Alicia, and she ended up in a stranger's bed. In one night, Alicia lost her innocence, while Joshua's mistress carried his child in her womb. Heartbroken and humiliated, Alicia demanded a divorce, but Joshua saw it as yet another tantrum. When they finally parted ways, she went on to become a renowned artist, sought out and admired by everyone. Consumed by regret, Joshua darkened her doorstep in hopes of reconciliation, only to find her in the arms of a powerful tycoon. "Say hello to your sister-in-law."

Rumors said that Lucas married an unattractive woman with no background. In the three years they were together, he remained cold and distant to Belinda, who endured in silence. Her love for him forced her to sacrifice her self-worth and her dreams. When Lucas' true love reappeared, Belinda realized that their marriage was a sham from the start, a ploy to save another woman's life. She signed the divorce papers and left. Three years later, Belinda returned as a surgical prodigy and a maestro of the piano. Lost in regret, Lucas chased her in the rain and held her tightly. "You are mine, Belinda."

For ten years, Daniela showered her ex-husband with unwavering devotion, only to discover she was just his biggest joke. Feeling humiliated yet determined, she finally divorced him. Three months later, Daniela returned in grand style. She was now the hidden CEO of a leading brand, a sought-after designer, and a wealthy mining mogul—her success unveiled at her triumphant comeback. Her ex-husband’s entire family rushed over, desperate to beg for forgiveness and plead for another chance. Yet Daniela, now cherished by the famed Mr. Phillips, regarded them with icy disdain. "I’m out of your league."