"Oh Vakla, are you ready? In fairness, your marriage is social even if it's only contractual... And... Guess what, I saw Professor Harris earlier at the hotel, he's handsome, who would have thought You're going to marry a famous Professor in our school and he's rich, that's why the wedding is so special!" Lou promised my friend with a smile while we were inside the bridal car. She is my maid of honor. "It's good that it's fake... Uhmm, actually Mr. Harris este Gian and I would have liked a secret wedding because it was only contractual, so his grandmother didn't agree and he was the one who actually organized it and then the bad thing was that he invited it turned out to be their entire family. It ended up being a real wedding and even here in the church." I winced. "Yiiehh, it's beautiful that you're really Mrs. Harris after the wedding. Your husband is handsome, rich, and hmm the built ah...it's good that you can line up with Lee Min Ho or Oh Sehun!" I was thrilled by this promise, which is why I couldn't stop smiling. "Hey, you're young, you're red... I hope you didn't blush so the blush is natural..." He teased, which is why I felt ashamed of myself. "Oh he's fine, here's the ringing. Let's go." A little later, he said excitedly when the piano version of the wedding march song soared. It's Gian's father who walked me down the aisle because I didn't let my family know about it, even my grandmother. Before we get to the finale of this wedding, I would like to ask if anyone has any objections. Speak now or forever hold your peace!" Father asked. When no one answered, he turned to Gian and me. "If not, let us now continue. Gian Harris, do you take Ariyah Suarez to be your legal and one and only married wife? Do you promise to be faithful to her in good times and in bad, in richer and in poorer, in sickness and in health, to love her and to honor her all the days of your life?" Father asked Mr. Harris looked at me before answering. "I do." "How about you Ariyah Suarez, do you take Gian Harris to be your husband? Do you promise to be faithful to him in good times and in bad, in richer and in poorer, in sickness and in health, to love him and to honor him all the days of your life?" Father asked me next. I don't know but I felt electricity running through my whole body. First I took a deep breath. "Yes Father." I finally answered before looking into Mr.'s eyes. Harris. "If that's the case, we won't be flirting anymore and I know that this is what everyone has been waiting for. We have now witnessed the union of our lovebirds in front of our loving God. Gian Harris, you can kiss your good wife." Father smiled and promised that's why I blushed. I don't know what to do or what to do. After a while, Gian slowly grabbed my veil and slowly lifted it. At the same time as he raised it, I raised my face to look at him. I just swallowed when he slowly bowed but when he got close he stopped. "May I... don't worry it'll be just a swift kiss." He whispered but I don't know what happened to me. Instead of speaking, I suddenly turned around giving him a kiss followed by closing my eyes and holding his shoulders. "It's up to you Lord but this is my first kiss!" I whispered to myself while my lips were still touching his lips. I just came to my senses and opened my eyes when I heard the loud and loud applause of the people. It was only then that I realized what I had done and looked at him who was still shocked by what I had done. I just gave him a shy smile before I looked at the people who still couldn't get over what I did. "Heyyy, what the hell, when are you going to open up, you can swallow me!" I closed my eyes because I was so shy. Teaser Ariyah is a cheerful, vulnerable, mischievous, simple and naive girl who's just enjoying her life in her 20s. She grew up with her grandmother who had high dreams for her that's why she does everything even when she's old just so she can go to Manila and study at a prestigious university because she wants to be a famous interior designer one day. He also gave her a lot of money from his trust fund to buy a house for her to live in but in an instant it was all gone. His grandmother is old and sick that's why he doesn't want to let her know that's why when he looked for the house he bought, he only showed him a random house that was owned by a research specialist professor at the university he attended. Gian Harris, a cold, rich, serious, reserved, private, and an intelligent man who was also raised by his Mami'la. Gian is a driven and goal oriented person who likes to be alone while making a productive life in his 30s. Even though their lives are different and they met unintentionally, it was enough to make them part of each other's lives.
Chapter 1
I'm Ariyah Suarez, I'm a half independent half dependent girl. Although my parents are still alive, I was raised by my grandmother. My parents divorced when I was young and eventually found their significant others forgetting about me. Grandma's dreams were too high for me that's why when I was in college she took me out of the province and brought me to Manila to study at a prestigious university where I met my two best friends, Prima a certified gay and Lou who is a certified boy hunter, because he cannot be freed.
The three of us are all the same, that's why our friendship is happy. But of course, in times of trials, we are one.
Out of the three of us, I'm the only one without a boyfriend since birth. Because I'm afraid of having a boyfriend, afraid of men specifically. I was just thinking about having a boyfriend, what a wonder I was thinking. Also, that's not my priority yet because all I want is to do my best in school to make my grandmother proud because she loves me so much. This is it and he entrusted me with 1.2 million so that I can buy a house where I can stay because he is always worried about me. And of course, when she comes out of Manila after her retirement as a teacher in our province, she will have a place to stay. It's just that... Fate is too cruel to both of us.
I was excited and happy arranging my future room here in the house I bought when grandma called.
"Grandma!!! Hello, I missed you!" I exclaimed energetically as I answered the phone call.
"Oh grandpa, how are you?" Grandma also happily exclaimed.
"Oh it's grandma, I'm fixing my room right now...do you want to see this house, let's have a video call." I promise excitedly.
"Oh grandpa, I really want it because I didn't charge that one of my cell phones. This keypad is what I'm using, so I'll use it next time I'm in town."
"Oh, is that so, okay?"
"Oh, how is the house you bought?"
"Oh, that's right, this house is beautiful and in good condition. It's not big, but it's sturdy. It has two bedrooms, so it's just right for the two of us."
"That's good, but wait, whose house used to be?"
"Oh what is he, he belongs to a family that has migrated to another country. My best friend Lou's mother knows him, they live next door to my house, their house is just on the other side of the wall. They are next to each other because the house is here."
"Ah, is that so, oh well, it's good that you and your friend are close, at least you have someone to hang out with."
"Oh no, it's okay, we're okay here. This will be your retirement home when you get out of here."
"Hey, I'm happy grandpa, it's good if that's the case, especially since I'm old. All my savings for the two of us have gone to that house, so I have nothing else to expect but my little pension when I retire ."
"Oh, don't worry because I will graduate in just one and a half years. After that I will immediately look for a job so that I can take care of you and the beautification of this house because remember, I am a future interior designer this is your grandson!" I was bragging and that's why he laughed.
"I wish it was a grandson."
"Of course, believe me. When that happens, you'll just use your money for maintenance because I'll take care of everything. Besides, I'm also planning to work part time now so I can take care of the school my fees. Just allocate your salary for your medicines."
"Oh, are you sure, grandpa, you won't be in too much trouble?"
"No, I can handle it, so don't worry."
"Ah, is that right, but if you need money, tell me anyway, send a letter or tell your cousin Kyle so he can tell me."
"Yes, I'll take care of it. Just take care of your health."
"Ah, okay, grandpa, always be careful. My co-teachers are already calling me saying we're going home. Besides, give me a tour of the house when I get back to town."
"Oh go ahead, bye. I love you." After saying goodbye, I continued to tidy up and decided to go to the department store to buy kitchen supplies that evening.
I didn't expect that this would be the first time we crossed paths with the man who would become a big part of my life.
"Gosh! This is crazy...why is it taking so long!" That man frowned when looking at his watch.
It was opposite the knife section while I was in the pots a few meters away from him.
"Ah hi Sir, this is the knife you want." A little while later, a woman who had just arrived panted.
I was about to ignore them when I was surprised because the man raised his voice.
"This is not my order!" This irritated promise that was still a bit weak at first.
"Ah yes, sir, that's not it, but they are the same, the one you want is out of stock." The woman explained worriedly but the man suddenly became angry.
"What?! So you mean, I have waited for like thirty minutes for you to just say the item I want is out of stock?! That item is right here on your display, so basically I've seen it and I didn't like it, that's why I'm getting someone else, isn't it, and then that's what you're going to give me saying they're the same? Come here, look at this item in this brochure that I like and that item you're giving me. Now tell me what are their differences?" He said angrily.
"Ah S-Sir, the knife you want is more expensive." The woman's response was trembling.
"And why do you think it's more expensive than the one in your hand?"
"Ah Sir, he's stronger because he's thinner, bigger, and rust proof." There was fear in the woman's voice as she promised again.
"How about that one in your hand?" The man seemed serious, that's why instead of doing what I was doing, I just watched them.
"Ah Sir this one is smaller, thicker and lower quality so it's cheaper..."
"See? And then you're going to tell me they're all the same?! How come that you didn't even these basic stuff? Shall I talk to your manager hmm? Gosh this is crazy!!!" This is a sarcastic angry exclamation.
"Oh wow, he's too hot for a knife, he's so angry...What's wrong, it's a shame that he's handsome, he's so sensitive and naughty!" I couldn't help exclaiming to myself when the man suddenly looked at me.
"Shockz did he hear me?!" I said as he grinned and turned to me.
"Hey, is minding other's businesses is your business?!" He said flatly that's why I winced. "Gosh he heard me." I whispered before I mustered up the courage to face him.
"It's because, Sir, you're so mad at sister gurl like a knife! Is that right?!" I was defending when he suddenly grinned.
"Look here, what I'm doing is not being O'ay or whatever you call it! I'm just helping her with her logic and irrational reasonings and there's nothing wrong with it, you know what's wrong? It was you meddling in other people's business!" He said eloquently and with an accent that's why I could hardly answer.
"O-oh edi wow you..." was my only answer because the truth of that suddenly made me nervous. I feel like I'm in front of my math teacher, scary.
"I'm just trying to be productive here but how can I do that if both of you just wasted my time!" He said that's why I answered to tease him.
"Ah just, you're still grumpy bleh!" I teased with a tongue-in-cheek exclamation before quickly turning around and walking away but I was stopped because my cell phone suddenly rang.
"Oh hello Lou, why did you get called?"
"Bad!!!!"
"Oh vakla, why? You're screaming all of a sudden and why is the noise so loud, where are you?"
"There's a fire!"
"Huh? Fire? Where?!" I said that when I was surprised by what he said next.
I almost flew at the speed of my running to leave my place after Lou said that we were burned.
few weeks ago
"Oh Ariyah... It looks like you're not sleeping, you're losing weight too." Lou said when he went to visit me at the cafe where I joined as a part-timer a few days after the house that I just bought with my grandmother's savings burned down, which makes my mood difficult.
"Vakla, you know Lou is right, you look like you can't rest. Don't you really intend to tell your grandmother what really happened so you can ask for help."
"Prima is right, you need to tell your grandmother what happened so she can help you. Your salary here is not enough for your daily food, fare to school, for projects, and for your allowance. Another way your school fees. Preliminaries are coming soon." Lou spoke for a long time, which is why I screamed like crazy while messing with my hair.
"Hey, you're a year old, stop that, people are looking at us." Prima weaned me.
"Hey, I don't know what to do!!!" I exclaim because I feel like I'm going crazy with my situation.
"Oh, what are you going to do?" Lou suddenly made a serious promise, which is why I became serious as well.
"I don't know, all I know is that grandma can't find out what happened. She's already weak and has a heart disease, maybe she won't be able to handle it when she finds out that the house she just bought with the money she worked for all her life burned down."
"You're right, vakla, maybe your grandmother can't handle it. But how can you be like that?"
"Umm I don't know, just take care..."
"Sorry vakla hah, we can't help you because you know, I'm in the school dormitory and I have a roommate." Prima said sadly.
"I'm sorry too, you know, when we got burned, my family went back to our province and I'm living with my aunt." Lou said that he even stroked my back. Even though I was sad, I just smiled so they wouldn't worry.
"What are you doing? Why didn't anyone help? You, Lou, bought my school uniform and bag, and then you, Prima, paid for my fare and lunch at school. Then you also bought and gave me my things because everything was burned. , nothing was left behind except my clothes, bag, and cellphone that I had on the day of the fire. And-- the owner of this cafe was kind, he allowed me to occupy the staff room when he found out that I didn't have anything live until I move to the apartment I'm staying in now." I said enthusiastically that's why they smiled too.
"Hey, you really are, the venom is amazing! You're so strong against your boss..." Prima said sarcastically, which is why I suddenly felt embarrassed.
"Hey, don't worry, you vakla, that's my boss, don't think about it anymore."
"Well, why, isn't your boss a young man?" Prima teased again.
"And you're still handsome..." Lou replied.
"Hey you two, stop me, I think that Sir..." I just said to get them to stop.
After a while, I left the cafe. They took me to my boarding house before they went home.
To Be Continued....
Laurenestine Valencia, a 20-year-old nursing student in a Manila university is not caring much about others. But everything changes when she notices her professor, Zaiden Cairo Contreras, who has a captivating presence. Although she isn't usually interested in such things, Laurenestine becomes strangely obsessed with getting the professor's attention. Things take a surprising turn when Laurenestine discovers that her professor is engaged. In an unexpected move, Laurenestine tries to break up Zaiden's engagement. She transforms from a disinterested student into someone using desire and manipulation to get what she wants. But how will she face the situation upon realizing that she flirted with the wrong guy, not the professor?
"Shany, are you okay? Is there something wrong with you? Did Zack scare you?" aunt asked "My back hurts" I guess last night it was annoying "Ohh my honey my suspicion was right" said aunt then looked at uncle "Zack you need to marry Shany as soon as possible" tsh just marry? Huh? "Yes?" I screamed when I realized what Uncle said I'm getting married, I don't have a boyfriend after marriage "In case what happened to you is fruitful when you are married, there will be no problem" "What happened? What happened?" I will ask "I will marry her" Ali replied and I looked at him evilly "Please sweetie just marry my son this is for your good" aunt said gently "Please sister, you and brother are ok," Zai Zai said with his two palms still touching "Do you have anything to do with this?" I asked her seriously "Don't leave me, I don't know what Mommy will say," he answered "Can I talk to Ali for a moment" I stood up immediately and pulled him away "What, won't you object?" I said to him "They are my parents" he answered without emotion "How are you willing to marry someone you don't love?" He stared at me, I stared at him too, what is this staring contest? "You will marry me whether you like it or not" he turned his back on me "just zip your mouth I know you and Zaira have planned it, isn't this what you want" he left What does that mean? We? I don't want to, I don't want to marry someone who doesn't love me What on earth is happening before my sister has even given birth and then I will get married I want to scream that I don't want to but my voice doesn't seem to want to I came closer to her because it was my choice "Shany sweetie Zack and I have already talked about the engagement party next week, I want you to come with all the preparations" said aunt smiling
"What is this, Michael?" I asked him when he gave me an invitation card. Of course I know what it is but I want to ask him if what it is really for. "Invitation card, obviously. There's a big party and you have to go." He is stuck. He just rolled his eyeballs at me. I thought at that time that he had a surprise for me and that our relationship would be fixed just for our son Lenoah, but no. I attended a party just to get hurt too much. Because it was their engagement party. At first I thought Kalezy was just joking. I also know that Michael is her boyfriend but seeing me hurt face to face is what I couldn't handle. I had a quick breakdown. “W-We still haven't fixed our past problem, Michael. I kept your son from you for two years and even though I was hurt then that you let me go, I chose to introduce you to Lenoah as his father. I'm the first one who tried to fix our relationship but... I also suffered because you don't want me anymore. I know how much I wronged you before, Michael. I'm sorry but you gonna hurt me like this face to face? Michael, w-is it really gone? Don't you really love me anymore? Are you really giving up?” "A person's feelings change, Novy, and besides, it's been a long time," he said without emotion. I smiled bitterly. He's right. A person's feelings do change. "I understand. Sorry, if I'm too naughty. I'm sorry if I'm still trying to fix our relationship because I'm just thinking about our son," I said softly. "You planned to frame me up so I can get back to you, Novy. That's what I hate the most about what you did," he said coldly. "I'm sorry... I-I made a mistake..." I once let Michael go and it still hurt me too much. But I can handle it if I let him go a second time, right? I love Michael very much. But I know a different Michael now. The Michael I loved before and I was the only one he valued but now is gone. Another woman owns his heart and it's not me anymore. "S-Sorry... I promise you... I won't... I won't tease you anymore. B-I'll just visit Lenoah at your condo---" "We will also move to our subdivision." I quickly wiped my tears. It dripped one after another and my chest was tight. “In that case. S-We'll just meet outside," I said and sniffed even more. It's not just my tears, but also my cold. "I'll just give you a schedule." I nodded. "S-Alright, ah. I-I'll go first,” I said goodbye and because my knee was getting soft I almost lost my balance. He quickly grabbed my elbow to support me but I immediately pulled my hand back. "I'm fine..." I said and raised my hand and started walking. “New...” When I got out of the hotel, I just laughed so hard. Even the weather seems to be keeping up with my disappointment and sadness. It is raining heavily and the wind is also very cold. My tears are also pouring and it really doesn't stop. "New! Are you insane?!” my cousin Devillaine yelled at me. When he saw me walking and making it rain. "New!" “H-Leave me alone, Devi. I-I just want to... get wet in the rain.” "You are really crazy! You know you get a fever easily when you get wet in the rain!” He shouted at me while pulling my arm but I struggled. "I told you to let me go!" “New...” "N-I'm in pain, Devi... I-I just want... to forget even for a moment." "Then I will take you to the bar. I'll go get drunk with you if you want. Don't do this, Novy...” he said and just hugged me. I just cried on his shoulder. *** The news about their engagement party was hot and even though Michael and Kalezy were not engaged then he always went to the gym where the tennis players practiced. He does the same to me. He will watch our practice, even if it takes him an hour, he doesn't get bored waiting for me, but now... He's watching a different girl. Because I got wet from the rain last night, I did have a fever, but I also went in because we had practice. Our competition was coming up again but when our coach noticed that I was not myself, he gave me a break. I'm still wrapped in my varsity jacket and I'm really cold. "New! Your pogi boyfriend is looking for you. Cry without seeing you!” my tennis player friend also told me. Even though I was sick, I still smiled. Because I know who he is referring to as my boyfriend. It's my son. The net was blocking between us but that was often the scene between the two of us. He was holding it so I knelt down so that I could face his face. His eyes and nose were red. "Hi. Are you looking for me, babe?” I asked him and he snorted. “M-Mommy...” "Why is my boyfriend crying?" I asked him softly and he was about to touch both of my cheeks when I avoided it. "Your girlfriend is sick, babe. Kisses, hugs and touches are not allowed because Mommy's trying baby might get infected." "I just miss my girlfriend," he said and chuckled softly. "I miss you too, my baby." "You're close, Mommy. You will transfer your fever to me and then I will transfer it to Daddy." “Oh. You're with your girlfriend's rival again, hmm?” "Mommy..." "I love you,
I'm at my new friend Jaelly's house today and I'm sitting on the couch. She left me for a while to get a snack. But there's someone who pulled my skirt. I didn't notice it at first but it kept dragging so I've got it upside down. My eyes widened when I saw her. A little girl who is so pretty, curly hair and greasy eyelashes. Then her eyes were gray, innocent and pure. Her nose is pointed, her cheeks and lips are all red. “Oh, hello. You're such a beautiful kid!” I said astonishingly and out of excitement I picked her up to sit her on my lap. I kissed her on the cheek and hugged her tightly. I felt his head leaning against my chest. She smells so good. I untied to see her reaction and what a cutie! His eyes are closed and it seems he is immediately comfortable with me. “Oh, Dad!” he shouted suddenly and pulled my sleeves again. Her lips, she pointed somewhere. "Dada... Hmm, up Dada," she said. "Are you looking for your Dada? Let's go then," I said and picked him up. I saw the sparkle in his eyes and he smiled sweetly at me. “Mommy?” “Oh, little cutie. I'm not your Mom," I said and she snorted. "Okay..." So obedient. He was not a demanding child and did not even cry. "Are you Jaelly's younger brother? What's your name, sweetie?” I asked her but she didn't reply. When we finally got to the stairs, he let me down so that's what I did. He grabbed my two fingers and pulled me again. I chuckled softly and just let him go. He pointed to the door. "Open," he said. Her voice is naturally soft and gentle. I opened it because he wanted me to do it and I just laughed softly because he pulled me in too. His small hands were pointing at something again, accompanied by his snoring, so I followed that with my eyes. My heart beat even faster when I saw a man lying on a big bed. It doesn't have a top, it's like it's shivering in the cold? The girl got on the bed, I was supporting her so she wouldn't fall and enter the man's blanket. I was worried about what it would do. "Dada... Dada..." the girl called softly. "H-Hon... G-Get out, please... M-My fever is Dada... C-Call your Tita Ly," he said softly, his voice also hoarse but still snuggled up to her side the child. He hugged her left arm and leg. He even kissed her cheek. "Hon..." "Dada, wake up... Mommy is here..." she whispered and glanced at me. Eh? I'm not his Mommy. He just brought me here. Wait... Dada? Is this man her father? Aunt Ly? So, are they father and son? But who is this man then? Jaelly's older brother? “Hon... Go... C-Call your Aunt Ly...” "Mommy is here, Dada... She's here!" he insisted and beckoned to me as if he wanted me to come to him. A-I don't want to! He's just a kid! Even though he's cute, I don't want to follow him because his daddy is the one in bed. Maybe his Mommy will catch me here and wonder why I'm here. "Uhm..." I walked towards the door hoping to leave but he suddenly shouted. "Mommy!" "I'm not your Mom!" I also shouted back at him so the man woke up completely. My eyes widened when I saw his stony body. Because he did get up. He looked at me without emotion. My heartbeat suddenly accelerated when our eyes met. "Who are you?" he asked, his voice cold as ice. "It's my Mommy, Dada... Mommy, come here..." I shook my head. "I-I'm not your Mom..." I said but before I could turn the doorknob, my hair stood on end when someone hugged me from behind. My eyes widened when he suddenly picked me up. I was so shocked that I couldn't even protest. I only realized one thing. I was lying on the bed and he hugged me tightly and the child was still very happy. God! What the hell?! Why is he acting so fast?! Is he a vampire?
"You didn't remember your name, little kitten?" the man with hazel eyes asked me that. I was lying on the bed and he was leaning on me so I could clearly see his beautiful features. His face is also close to mine. He had a square face that fit his undercut hair with a mix blonde and black color. His beautiful hazel eyes are so cold and blank. His long pointy nose, and his naturally reddish lips that are partly a bit. He's such a beautiful man but he doesn't have any facial expression, an emotionless guy. However, I can still feel my heart beating fast and his dark aura still gives me shivers. "Answer me, kitten," he complained that his voice was cold as ice but very husky. I close my eyes when I feel his gentle caressing my cheek. I feel an electric voltage coming from his hot palm. I was flattered when I remembered something. He is... This guy looks like... "Xenus..." I uttered his name and for the first time, I could read his emotions, shocked. "How about your name, hmm?" he asked me again. I shook my head because I can't even remember my name. How come that I forgot the most important things in my life? My name...and a blank memories... “You are Cashren Jhed Lindbergh, the beloved wife of Xenus Maicodel Levanna-Lindbergh. My kitten, you just woke up today after the comatose state. Welcome home, love,” he whispered as he sealed me with a kiss. But he's fake... He told me that we are married. That we both got married because we love each other. I trusted too much because I believed that he was my husband even though I only remember a few things about him. But as the days pass and the year draws to a close, I gradually remember my past that he intended not to remind me of. He just used me...he just made me a...judgment... He also made me believe that he loved me very much but that was not the truth for the past four years. He's been in love with someone else and that's what I can't accept too much. He lied to me... I gave my trust and myself to him because I thought he was real but he wasn't. When I woke up from comatose, and after my therapy... She got me pregnant right away. We gave birth to twins but while he was missing from the mansion, he went to see his woman and that woman was legally adaptive to my children. Xenus meant it, because he was a heartless. I fell to the floor because I felt intense pain in my senses again. I've been suffering from my migraine but he didn't even know my situation. "Jhed!" I was relieved when I heard his voice and I immediately felt his presence enveloping me. He grabbed my arm but I quickly struggled. "Don't touch me!" I hissed him. "What... What happened?" he asked me worriedly. Even though I really see that I will not affect him anymore. “My love...” “Stop calling me that, Lindbergh. I'm not your love. It's Margaret," I said emphatically and he cupped my face. I hit his shoulder only for him to let me go. "Jhed, you're my love... I love you," he said and firmly kissed my senses but I hit his chest. “Stop! I don't want... I don't want to be with you anymore because I'm not you... You're not my real wife! I will still be back. I will return to where I came from...” "You... You're going to leave me, us?" How about them, our kids, Jhed?” he asked me. “Even if I wanted to include them...you know that's not possible! Because I am not their legal mother, even though I am the twins' biological mother! You are so... You are so heartless, Lindbergh... That's why stop pretending that you cared for me!” "That's not true, love..." "I'm leaving. You will take care of them. After all...the girl you love is already there," I said calmly and gathered all my strength to push her away from me. I stood up and walked towards the door. I can't be with the man who cheated on me anymore, no matter how much I love him, it's still irrelevant. He hurt me too much. "You're not going somewhere, my kitten," he said coldly and I was even more shocked when he quickly faced me. He effortlessly slung me over his shoulder and threw me on our bed. I was about to get up but he quickly passed me. My eyes widened when he tore my dress and planted a firm kiss on my lips, covering my left breast with one of his palms. My tears immediately flowed because of what I thought he would do to me. “Stop it... Stop doing this, Xenus!” I shouted and tried to move my face away from him. He ignored me. He quickly removed his necktie and tied it around both of my wrists, which were above my head. "My love... You can't go... You can't leave me like this... You know that I'm in love with you... You are mine... Mine, alone... I'm the only one...I'm the only one you should know as your husband..." he said coldly but there was tenderness in it. There is still tenderness in his voice. What he told me today was true but I tried to ignore it. "This is... Stop it, Xenus..." I warned him. He separated both my legs and because he had given me his full weight I could not move anymore. I don't have the
I'm walking now with Cheska, we're heading to Zach's office now, I'm going to bring him lunch I know he's as hungry as he is. When we were in front of his office, I was very surprised when it suddenly opened and Zach spat out, who was looking at him indifferently. "For you". I said with the big sweaty smile. But suddenly Zach didn't have that smile when he looked at me, I looked at him with tears forming in my eyes, He gave me a cold look and said "I don't like you and even your foods so pls stop bothering me" and left. I was brought back to reality when Cheska shook me, who was also shocked by what had happened "oh Are you ok Yannieee?" she asked. I just smiled at her as a yes. Cheska took my hand and said "Let's go I'll treat you to cheer you up". A lot of people were looking at us and I just noticed, I saw the eyes of the students full of pity. Why did you just love me like that? Is it bad to love? or I just don't really accept it, but why?.
She was a world-renowned divine doctor, the CEO of a publicly traded company, the most formidable female mercenary, and a top-tier tech genius. Marissa, a titan with a plethora of secret identities, had hidden her true stature to marry a seemingly impoverished young man. However, on the eve of their wedding, her fiance, who was actually the lost heir to a wealthy dynasty, called off the engagement and subjected her to degradation and mockery. Upon the revelation of her concealed identities, her ex-fiance was left stunned and desperately pleaded for her forgiveness. Standing protectively before Marissa, an incredibly influential and fearsome magnate declared, "This is my wife. Who would dare try to claim her?"
There was only one man in Raegan's heart, and it was Mitchel. In the second year of her marriage to him, she got pregnant. Raegan's joy knew no bounds. But before she could break the news to her husband, he served her divorce papers because he wanted to marry his first love. After an accident, Raegan lay in the pool of her own blood and called out to Mitchel for help. Unfortunately, he left with his first love in his arms. Raegan escaped death by the whiskers. Afterward, she decided to get her life back on track. Her name was everywhere years later. Mitchel became very uncomfortable. For some reason, he began to miss her. His heart ached when he saw her all smiles with another man. He crashed her wedding and fell to his knees while she was at the altar. With bloodshot eyes, he queried, "I thought you said your love for me is unbreakable? How come you are getting married to someone else? Come back to me!"
"Sign the divorce papers and get out!" Leanna got married to pay a debt, but she was betrayed by her husband and shunned by her in-laws. Seeing that her efforts were in vain, she agreed to divorce and claimed her half of the properties. With her purse plump from the settlement, Leanna enjoyed her newfound freedom. The constant harassment from her ex's mistress never fazed her. She took back her identities as top hacker, champion racer, medical professor, and renowned jewelry designer. Then someone discovered her secret. Matthew smiled. "Will you have me as your next husband?"
Katie was forced to marry Dillan, a notorious ruffian. Her younger sister mocked her, "You're just an adopted daughter. Count your blessings for marrying him!" The world anticipated Katie's tribulations, but her married life unfurled with unexpected serenity. She even snagged a lavish mansion in a raffle! Katie jumped into Dillan's arms, credited him as her lucky charm. "No, Katie, it's you who brings me all this luck," Dillan replied. Then, one fateful day, Dillan's childhood friend came to her. "You're not worthy of him. Take this 50 million and leave him!" Katie finally grasped Dillan's true stature—the wealthiest man on the planet. That night, trembling with trepidation, she broached the subject of divorce with Dillan. However, with a domineering embrace, he told her, "I'd give you everything I have. Divorce is off the table!"
On her wedding night, Natalie's stepmother set her up to marry Jarvis, a disfigured and disabled man. Fortunately, she managed to escape, but little did she know that later she would fall for the man she was betrothed to.Jarvis pretended to be a poor man, but he didn't think that he'd fall head over heels for this woman.Their life went on until one day, Natalie found out her boyfriend's little secret."Huh? How could you have billions of dollars' worth of assets?" she asked in disbelief.Jarvis didn’t know how to respond.Being met with silence, she gritted her teeth angrily. "They said that you couldn't walk, but as far as I can see, you're strong enough to run a marathon."Still, he remained silent.Natalie continued, "They even said that you only have a few years to live. What about now?"Finally, Jarvis opened his mouth to explain. "Honey, this is all just a misunderstanding. Please calm down. Think about the baby.""Jarvis Braxton!"The man knelt down immediately.
Alcohol and heartbreak are definitely not a good combo.Too bad I learnt that a little too late. I’m Tessa Beckett and I painfully got dumped by my boyfriend of three years.That led me to getting drunk at a bar and having a one-night stand with a stranger.Before he would see me as a slut the next day,I paid him for the sex and deeply insulted his ability to please me. But this stranger turned out to be my new boss!