The AFA 2020, or the Antonio Facundo Awards, is a competition for journalists like Avery Taylor. It is also often open to writers and directors. They will take a subject, a prevalent person with people, and publish to the public how that person lives. Avery earns the honor of being an exceptional reporter and journalist every year. She won AFA 2019 last year, and he will never relinquish her seat. She will make sure she gets the same award again this year. All she had to do is find someone, a person everyone looked up to with a mysterious identity. Cormac Carter, one of the richest bachelors in the entire Philippines and owns one of the most popular car brands globally - C.C Cars, will be Avery's target. He's the gem of the competition. That man already has all the 'ingredients' for that, and Avery will not let the opportunity slide. With that desire, she had so much to go through, but Avery never expected that by digging into his past, she would find her past that was buried into her mind for a long time ago. The incident that caused her to be hit by a car and develop amnesia, the incident that made her feel the hardship of the past fifteen years.
"That's indeed a lot!" Avery looked at the woman who had just entered the small room. It was their Editor-in-Chief. Trophies and awards from various theaters and preaching ceremonies in a few years almost filled Avery's walls.
During her years as a T.V. reporter and occasional news anchor and making various documentaries that aired on television, she often drew awards. She will not brag, but she can't stop being proud of herself. She's having the time of her life. She worked hard for that to happen. After almost five years, she gradually made her dream come true.
She faced her boss, who was already sitting on the couch. "Are you ready for the Antonio Facundo Awards 2020?" She grinned even more at what she heard. Of course, she will never forget about it. This is the first month of the year, and she is already searching the internet on whose life she will feature now.
The AFA 2020, or the Antonio Facundo Awards is a competition for journalists like her, is also often open to writers and directors. Unlike usual, they will take a subject, someone, which is very popular with people. They will publish to viewers about how that person's life is. Supposedly, Avery will know the life of whoever is chosen just to win. She will make sure she gets the same award again this year. All she had to do is find someone, a person everyone looked up to with a mysterious identity.
She won AFA last year, so Avery feels enormously pressured. One of the best-selling authors, Tanya Tebrero–Jacinto, was her subject, and she didn't have a hard time with it.
Tanya is very kind. She is honest with what she feels and wants, and she quickly understands it. Avery even got a mentor because Tanya was also very good at her craft.
Her life was indeed a chaotic experience. The woman narrated life to her, but it seemed to bring her to that situation. Now, she can't be more proud of Tanya and Josiah's love story. They were happily blessed with two children - now having three children - because Tanya's pregnant.
After the showing of that documentary, they got millions of views on popular Social Media sites such as Instagram, Youtube and Facebook. They even touched the BSE News where she works which claims hundreds of applause.
"I am born ready, Ma'am. Though I have no ideas yet, my team and I will meet for the plans." She opened her cellphone. She has a few choices. However, she is not so sure if it will be popular with the people.
They need to find someone who is almost adored by the majority but still has a huge secret about his or her personality. That will seriously become a good catch.
And that's what she wants.
The viewer, the public will truly become curious, which will cause her to enjoy the documentary more.
She must be wise. AFA Award is notable for her. She can't miss that now.
Her eyes widened when the woman dropped a brown envelope on the small table. She looked at it with so many questions, but the boss just shrugged and motioned for her to open it.
She did the woman's command. Her hand almost trembled with great excitement. Whatever it is, this is connected to the AFA. Anything that's connected to AFA excites her.
When she saw the picture, she immediately frowned. The possible difficulty of getting the person on the picture revolved around her mind. She knew what the boss meant by giving her a picture of the man.
It is not just a man, though. He's the most mysterious man the business industry know.
"The most mysterious man in the business, Cormac Carter. He had this codename, C.C. People can see how rich that man is. They can see how he presents at so many conferences. He has also become a public figure because of his popularity, especially among women. But here's a funny thing, Av. No one knows her parents. No one knows what the story of his life is. It was as if he had just appeared in the business industry–" The woman shook Avery's hand out of excitement. "Hey! You get what I mean, right?"
Avery blinked-twice, thrice. There are so many speculations that are going through her mind. She is already thinking of a way to convince him because men like him are allergic to cameras. She must know that.
But aside from that, his aura speaks something strange to her. You can be scared of the man by just staring at his picture.
Of course, she knows Cormac Carter! Who would not? She has tried several times to ask him for an interview in a few conferences, but she does not get a word.
"When we get that man, we will definitely get most of the women. I know many are also curious about Mr. Carter, and this one's a good break. I really hope the opponents will not overtake us." The boss fixed her hair and then looked at Avery. "This is a good catch, Av. Many are joining AFA today, and we need to stand out-you need to stand out. For now, I can find nothing more okay with Mr. Carter. He's the ace in the competition. You can get him, right, Av?"
Avery immediately nodded at that question. Cormac Carter has a lot of friends and colleagues, and that's where Avery will start. Only then can she get information from the man, the things he likes and dislikes, his passion for work, and his past. Sooner or later, Avery will also get him in an interview. She has nothing to miss now.
She knew she would have a hard time, but she can't be more sure about her goal. She'll get AFA 2020.
"I'll get him. I will take all the chances in the world. I will win the AFA 2020," she fiercely replied, putting all her hopes up.
"I, Riccardo Saviano, future Alpha of the Grey Shadow Moon Pack, reject you, Artemisia Guerrieri, Daughter of Alpha Franco of the Blood Moon Pack, as my mate and future Luna." One single sentence. One stupid single sentence was all it took to disintegrate my life. And the day of my birthday, on which this sentence was audaciously uttered to me, I lost the love of my life, my future mate, and my wolf, all at once. As I'm still assembling the pieces of my shattered heart years later, there they come. Like lightning out of a crystal blue sky. My Mates. But wait... If I am mated to triplets, how come I'm about to be mated to 5 gorgeous men? *** TW: explicit and foul language; spicy content; explicit sex scenes ***
"You're a creepy bastard." His eyes smolder me and his answering grin is nothing short of beautiful. Deadly. "Yet you hunger for me. Tell me, this appetite of yours, does it always tend toward 'creepy bastards'?" **** Widower and ex-boss to the Mafia, Zefiro Della Rocca, has an unhealthy fixation on the woman nextdoor. It began as a coincidence, growing into mere curiosity, and soon, it was an itch he couldn't ignore, like a quick fix of crack for an addict. He didn't know her name, but he knew every inch of her skin, how it flushed when she climaxed, her favourite novel and that every night she contemplated suicide. He didn't want to care, despising his rapt fascination of the woman. She was in love with her abusive husband. She was married, bound by a contract to the Bratva's hitman. She was off-limits. But when Zefiro wanted something, it was with an intensity that bordered on madness. He obsessed, possessed, owned. There'd be bloodshed if he touched her, but the sight of blood always did fascinate him. * When Susanna flees from her husband, she stumbles right into the arms of her devilishly handsome neighbour with a brooding glare. He couldn't stand her, but she needed him, if she was ever going to escape her husband who now wanted her dead. Better the devil you know than the angel you don't. She should have recalled that before hopping into Zefiro's car and letting him whisk her away to Italy. Maybe then, she wouldn't have started an affair with him. He was the only man who touched her right, and the crazy man took no small pains in ensuring he would be the last.
Iris grew from an orphaned child to the adopted daughter of the Stewart family at age ten, finding warmth in her nominal uncle Vincent's kindness. Seven years later, she became his secret lover. When Vincent's engagement was announced, gossip spread about the notorious playboy CEO finally settling down. But only Iris knew the extent of his cold, two-faced nature. Iris fell for Vincent and, through tears, begged, "Marry me," only to be met with his frosty refusal. Defeated, she accepted a lawyer's proposal, sparking public excitement. Then, on her wedding day, Vincent pleaded desperately, "Don't marry him…"
Due to the plight of her family, Phoebe had no choice but to embark on the path of selling herself. In an accident, she had a tangled night with Alexander. Everything began to derail, and even if she fled to the ends of the earth, she would still be found by him and entangled... *** Phoebe screamed in frustration, "What do you want from me?" What was this supposed to be? He raised an eyebrow wickedly. "What do I want? You'll find out soon enough." With that, he hoisted her up and carried her back into the office. The door slammed shut with a kick, and he cleared the desk with a sweep of his arm before laying her down on it, his body pinning hers in place, completely trapping her in his grasp. Every cell in his body was telling him he wanted her. He wanted to claim her again. This time, there would be no escape for her-he wouldn't let her slip away. Never again. If he had suffered for five years, then this woman wouldn't get off easily either!
My name is Katia, and I am just trying to survive until my fated mate arrives. Which may be easier said than done. Rejectection is the last straw. Whispering my acceptance of his rejection. I run through the pack house, out across the manicured lawn into the forest. "I'm sorry, my sweet girl," I say to my wolf. I'm sorry you have been stuck with me and have had to suffer everything I have. She whispers," it's not your fault, Katia. We came to a cliff with a waterfall. The hurt keeps pounding at me. I need it to stop. My sweet girl, and I just want peace, I keep running and leap off the cliff. Spreading my arms wide, with tears streaming down my face, I fall, not making a sound, waiting for sweet oblivion where we feel nothing ever again. "I love you, my sweet girl! Until we meet again, "My wolf replied just before we hit the water, "I love you too, Katia. I have never regretted a moment with you." The Snow Moon pack is having their last barbecue of the summer next to the waterfall on their land. The adults are laughing and joking while watching the pups play. The alpha, beta, and gamma are swimming with some of the older children and playing a game of Marco Polo. Someone yells, "Oh my goddess, someone just jumped over the waterfall!" Everyone is frozen as they watch what looks to be a child falling arms spread wide, no one makes a sound. The small body hits the water like a plane crashing into the side of a mountain. The alpha, beta, and gamma, spring into action, swimming towards the area the person went under. The alpha is screaming his wolf is going crazy repeating, "Find her. Find her...find her!" They dive and the beta surfaces with a small person in his arms. Alpha takes the girl from his beta, laying her on the ground. The men are shocked by what they see. She is covered in scars and injuries. Her body is twisted and broken. The Beta asks, "Who could have done this to someone so defenseless?" Alpha drops to his knees, repeating, "MATE...MATE...MATE!"
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."