"Breaking news: a man's head was spotted again near the head quarters of the police, they suspect that the number 1 serial killer Exodus is the perpetrator of the crime again" I didn't pay attention to what was being said in the news because I was busy working Food here in the kitchen. "It's really scary to come out now, why hasn't that Exodus been caught yet, he's already killed so many innocent people." "Yes, of course it's still alive, but its soul is being burned in hell." whispered our housemates at home. I can't blame them why they talk like that to that Criminal because it is true that he has killed so many people. I don't know why there are people who can kill their fellow human beings. They will not be blessed if they do that and they have no right to take the lives of others because they are not God.
Warning: Some of the chapters have mature contents that aren't suitable for young readers. Read at your own risk.
The beginning
[Serena's point of view]
"Breaking news: a man's head was spotted again near the head quarters of the police, they suspect that the number 1 serial killer Exodus is the perpetrator of the crime again" I didn't pay attention to what was being said in the news because I was busy working Food here in the kitchen.
"It's really scary to come out now, why hasn't that Exodus been caught yet, he's already killed so many innocent people."
"Yes, of course it's still alive, but its soul is being burned in hell." whispered our housemates at home.
I can't blame them why they talk like that to that Criminal because it is true that he has killed so many people.
I don't know why there are people who can kill their fellow human beings. They will not be blessed if they do that and they have no right to take the lives of others because they are not God.
"Perfect." I whispered as I looked at the cute cupcakes I made. I am currently in college and in a culinary course.
I like to cook and bake, I plan to build my own restaurant when I graduate.
"Señorita Serena, your parents are already in the dinning area and Senyorito Haru's family is with them." I smiled sparingly at Nanny one and signaled that I would follow.
I immediately removed the apron I was wearing and fixed my hair before leaving our kitchen. "Mom." I quickly approached Mommy and Daddy before kissing them together as well as my two snake brothers.
I sat next to Haru who was smiling at me. "What's wrong, why are you here?" He shrugged and whispered back "I don't know, they just said they had something important to say to us" I nodded at what he said.
He's Haru Arcadio and he's my childhood best friend. Like me, his family also comes from politics because his father is currently a senator here in our area.
"Serena, it's your birthday in a week. That means you're at the right age to get married, that's why we thought we'd tell everyone that you're engaged, Haru, on your birthday." My lips couldn't help but be merciful because of what Mommy said.
I looked at Haru but his head was bowed but under the table you could see his clenched fist which secretly hurt my heart.
To be honest I love him and I'm happy that we are getting married. But I can't ruin his happiness, I know I don't have a chance in his heart because he already has a girlfriend.
He already has Bettina in his life.
I smiled like Mommy and tried to cover my feelings "But Mom, is that really necessary? I mean our family is ok. Maybe we don't need a wedding right?" when I object even if it's against my heart.
"We know that, but it's better if our family comes together, each one's power will be stronger and the chance of us becoming a victim of a serial killer in this country will be smaller." Tito Hiro's long line is Haru's Daddy.
Most of the politicians who are very rich and powerful still have no escape from that man. Not everyone knows how he manages to kill powerful people who sit in government.
And it is not far that even my Daddy who is the governor will not be targeted by him. Honestly, I'm afraid for him but I know that Dad is a good person so there is no reason for that Exodus to target him.
Haru and I were quiet while we were here in the garden of our house. He bowed while I just stared at him sadly.
"Why don't you try to object? I know you love Bettina that's why you fight for her." I told him.
He looked sadly into my eyes "Serena you know I can't do that right? In the first place I made a mistake because I choose to love her. Our family is against us."
It's sad. It's like they're Romeo and Juliet. Arcadio and Chavilire are cruel enemies and Haru and I don't know the reason.
"So what are you going to do? Will you just agree to marry me? Won't you even fight for the woman you love?" It hurts to say that because I love him but I can't bear to see him regret the time he chooses to marry me.
I love him but I will still choose what is best for him. If he'll be happier with Bettina then it's fine with me. I'll just always be here for him if he needs me.
"Should I fight for her or maybe I should accept now that we can't be together? I love my family Serena and I can't turn my back on them. But I will ask you, do you want to marry me?" He gave me a withering look and I didn't seem to know what to say.
Am I going to admit it? Should I say that I've loved him for a long time and I'm ready to marry him even if he doesn't love me?
I was about to open my mouth to tell him my answer when we looked at brother Isaiah who was the one who teased to come to us.
"Ops, It's already late. Your family has left so I think you need to leave." he gave Haru a mocking look causing him to look back at me and give me a small smile.
"I'll go now Serena, goodnight." I just smiled at him before nodding. After Haru left, I looked at Kuya annoyed.
"Why did you talk to him like that?" he laughed and raised his hand.
"What, I didn't say anything wrong? I just sent him home." I immediately hit him on the arm "No you're provoking him! Why do you and brother Isaac seem to hate him when he's not doing anything wrong?"
I was stunned when my brother looked at me seriously, he held my head before kissing my forehead.
"Princess we're just protecting you, you're the only girl in our family. And Haru I don't trust him because that stupid friend of yours is a freaking playboy. I'm worried that you might be his next target ."
Ever since I introduced Haru to them when I was a child, I've really noticed that my two older brothers don't like him even though Mom and Dad voted for him.
They always say that Haru is a womanizer but I have never seen him like that because apart from me he is always with Bettina.
"He's not like that brother, he truly loves Bettina and I know he will never cheat on her."
He didn't answer and just sighed. "If you say so." he just mumbled before taking me to my room.
After arriving there, I immediately went to bed while thinking about Haru and our upcoming wedding.
"Gosh Serena! I'm really excited for your birthday. I'm sure it's going to be grand! Look at the invitation, it's so beautiful." I smiled sparingly at Alexa.
One of my friends "Actually I just want a simple celebration but dad refuses it, he says he wants the best for me." I was smiling and seemed happy.
All my life I didn't know who was the real me. My circle of friends? I know they just befriended me because of my father.
I was just walking with my circle of friends when Bettina suddenly stopped in front of me.
She was mesmerized while her eyes were staring at me furiously "You know what? I should have just followed my instinct that you are flirty." I couldn't help but feel sorry for what she said.
"Hey Bettina, are you trying to start a fight?" Alexa asked her husband flatly, which she struggled with.
"Yes I'm starting a fight because this b*tch is stealing my boyfriend." I couldn't help but be surprised when she slapped me hard in the face.
I grabbed my cheek and slapped her and looked at her again. Even though I was angry, I noticed the pain and sadness in her eyes.
"I-I don't know what you're talking about." my mom Is it possible that Haru told her about our engagement that's why she treated me like this now?
"Oh c'mon, don't act like you're innocent you little b*tch! I thought you only thought of him as a friend, that's why you're taking him away from me." she quickly pulled my hair causing me to cry.
I saw Alexa take their cellphones before taking a video of Bettina's teasing me.
How dare them!? Instead of helping me and weaning Bettina, they chose to stand aside and take a video of us!?
I tightly held Bettina's hand that was in my hair while trying to remove it because what she was doing was so painful. I feel like I'm going bald.
I didn't retaliate because I didn't want to increase my guilt towards her. I know she's only doing this because she thinks I'm taking Haru away from her and ruining their relationship.
I truly love Haru but that will not reach the point where I will destroy them for my feelings.
"Bettina stop!" I heard Haru shout. He quickly separated Bettina and me.
He hugged me while his friends held Bettina who was struggling.
"Are you ok?" Haru asked worriedly. I tearfully nodded while fixing my hair.
"Don't touch me you disgusting idiot!" Bettina shouted angrily at Haru's friend. My friend looked at her annoyed.
"Bettina can you please stop!? I already told you that don't hurt Serena but you didn't listen!" many students are looking at us, so I am ashamed of what is happening now, especially since I know it will spread because of those who videoed what is happening.
"I'm just giving her a lesson. Why are you taking her side? Don't tell me you like her?" she pointed at me that's why I couldn't help but bow down but Haru grabbed my chin before making me look at him.
"Yes I like her and from now on I'm officially breaking up with you. I can't stand your behavior anymore." I seemed to stiffen because of what I heard, especially since Haru's eyes were staring at my face.
W-what? Will he like me?
"W-what are you saying?" I stuttered as he smiled "I said I like you Serena." My heart beat faster as he hugged me tighter.
We only looked away from each other when we heard the students gasp after hearing what Haru said to me.
We both looked at Bettina and she couldn't believe we were both staring.
After that her face lost all emotion "I can't believe that you choose that b*tch over me." she quickly removed the hands of Haru's friends from her before slowly approaching us and she grinned.
"I'll make sure that both of you will regret this. You messed a Chavilire big time." Haru and I couldn't help but be stunned after she said that.
She immediately left as if she were the queen.
Chavilire, the most feared family that even my family could not collide with.
he is the heir of all, he's an important heir of Cordovas, they are the families of Billionaires all over the country. he will inherit all Family companies of the clan and will be the next CEO of the Cordova GOC (group of companies) Jared IS the Cordovas 5th Legacy, and now I'm bearing his Legacy, the 6th LEGacy Im carrying his child I'm carrying the Billionaires Legacy
The door sounded, I walked near there and opened it and it was Cyrus De Luxrell. He kissed me while entering here inside then locked the door again. "I got you food, my wife." he said softly in my ear so I nodded. "Does your back still hurt?" so i Shoked my head sit in his lap where he wants me to sit."Tomorrow, be ready. We're attending something gorgeous party." he said and gave me a smack kiss on my lips. "What party?' I said in my mind. I was treated well here even though I was kidnapped and big different in my family house who always wanted me to be their money machine all the times. They didn't try to find me and comforted my betrayal heart.
Who am I? What happened to me? Why I can't remember anything. All I know is I woke up didn't know how to walk, how to speak completely, it feels like I'm a new born baby but the opposite is I have a grown up body. I'm so weak that I can't even move my muscles. I'm so weak that I can't even mutter a single word. Hera Lopez has been in a coma for 8 years. How can an innocent girl live with all the problems? How will he get along with the people around him? A lot can happen and can be done to him by exploitative people. Would be a professor name Clinton Niccolas Donovan will help and teach her how to survive from cruel and twisted reality or be one of those people who have a cruel intention and motive?...
A rising actress who only got a glimpse of success suddenly found herself in a predicament. A crisis in a form of three small children knocking on the door of her life. The most worrying thing is that they call her... "Mama!" Thinking of what I could drink, I stared at the bartender for a long time. He's busy attending orders from other customers so he probably didn't notice me. He's tall and has a good physique. His muscles are visible because of his fitted white button down shirt. He deliberately undone three of his top buttons that's why women are drooling over the sight of his broad chest. It's no wonder that only women wait for orders at the bar counter. Even if they can't drink, order after order. It is the bartender the one they want to buy not drinks. He whistled. When I looked up at him again, our eyes met. I held my mouth. "Did I say that too loud?" I asked unconsciously. He chuckled. "Would you like a drink?" Instead of answering, he offered me a drink. I don't know what drink he put in front of me. It has a bright orange color. I gave him a stern look. "I never order for this." I pushed the glass towards him, but he handed it back to me. "That drink will suit your taste." I want to wipe off the sly grin he has. "Was it drugged?" "What kind of perverted ideas are you thinking?" My cheeks instantly heated by his vulgar way of asking. He's smiling from ear-to-ear. He's having fun toying with me. "I wasn't particularly thinking of anything!" I strongly defended myself which made him act as if he's surrendering. "Alright! We don't need to raise our voice here, Ma'am. We're both clean." I hate his grinning face. I rolled my eyes before chugging down that suspicious drink he offered. I blinked twice and stared at the half empty glass. "It was... an orange juice?" Damn this bartender! He's laughing his @ss off. "Was it too strong? Want something gentle?" I gritted my teeth. Now he's offering me a milk in a bear-shaped cup. My face was red, not just because of embarrassment but because of so much anger. I guess even if I love him for the milk he gives, I still can't get rid of my anger towards him. "Call your manager! What kind of crappy service is this?" My voice is raising dramatically. He pretended to take a breath as if in submission. "I think that's enough. You're already drunk, Ma'am." His face looks concerned but his voice sounds playful. This made me more furious. "I'm not drunk!" I tripped in time and spilled the orange juice on the counter. The irritating thing is that instead of getting angry, the smile on his lips grew even bigger. "Fine. You're not drunk." My vision is turning so blurry. I'm dizzy. I saw him gently touch my elbow to check if I was fine but I slapped his hand away. "That was too strong, rabbit." He chuckled. I don't remember what happened next because I lost consciousness completely. I knew it! That drink was drugged! I'll get back to that bartender! I felt the familiar warmth of my bed. How did I get home last night? I must have drunk too much because I don't remember anything. I was about to go back to sleep when I heard a strange noise around me. "Shhh! Don't make noise! Mama's sleeping!" Did I leave the TV on? What's with this noise? I heard a baby's cry. It was loud as if the baby's just beside me. "I'm hungry! Mom wake up!" Wait. I'm scared. This is way too realistic. Why is there a small hand touching my stomach? I don't want to open my eyes. "Wakey wakey, Mama!" I gasped for air as I opened my eyes when something hit my body. My eyes are playing games with me. There are three children in my bed! "Good morning, Mom!" -
I fell down on my bed. My body aches from practice. It's only four o'clock in the afternoon, it's shocking. Is this how Mommy suffered at HTS? If I only knew, I wouldnât have bothered to join yet. I struggled to get up and picked up the phone on top of my side table. "Mother Martha," I began tiredly and she answered me with full concern. "Please. Can you just bring me some food up here. Even if you just order another maid. The pain is over. My body really, I can't really go down. All right, thank you. " I immediately removed my bra and stretched. Even maybe opening a social media account is boring to do. I've only been in training for two weeks but I'm tired, I don't want to. I closed my eyes, waking up, tired and tired. I was startled by a noise coming from a cell phone, as if a gunshot had been fired. I seem to have fallen asleep tired. I turned to the person next to me and focused my eyes on his cellphone. My vision was blurred but it didnât take long and I saw who was next to me. "Calyx!" I slapped him with a lampshade. "Hey! Don't! â he blocked her face with his arm and immediately left my bed. "Why are you here? And ... And it's still here in my bed! " "I don't know about you. I just delivered your food and then you took advantage of my weakness," she replied and threw my bra on my bed, apparently hanging from her hair. Immediately warmed my face to what he did. I know there was no malice in what he did but I couldn't help but be ashamed. In the crowd, why Calyx yet? "The thickness of your face! Get out of here!" I repel while averting my eyes. "Why are you the one who delivered?" "I volunteered," he answered simply so I turned to him. âI would like to talk to you. I would have woken you up just because you are sound asleep so I would have planned, just wait for you to wake up. â "So who gave you the right to sit on my bed?" I raise my eyebrow. â âI am not comfortable on the floor. â "The thickness of your face, get out!" I rock him a pillow. He also left my room immediately. I just wiped my face. We are now facing each other in the living room as he rubs the lump on his forehead that was hit by the lampshade I hit. "I didn't invite you," he complained. "Don't play the victim. Anyone who sees our position before will think it's ugly." "Ja, you're the one who hugged the two of us. Why are you still angry? Shouldn't I? I feel like I took the wrong course, I should be a politician so I can pass a law that also aims to protect men from your women . " I was amazed at his reasoning. I donât know if he has a saltik or what. I closed my eyes tightly and whispered to him. "Hey. Calyx Napoleon Tan De Jesus, let's be clear. If you don't want to marry me, make sure no one knows what happened." "You're beautiful. It's not bad to marry you," he smiled mischievously and raised his eyebrows so I threw the magazine at him. I was even more annoyed when he laughed out loud. "Get out of here!" I hit the magazine. "Ja, let's talk," he laughed at my blows. "Let's talk about the two of usâ ouch!" he rubbed his forehead and quickly sat down next to me. "What's ours? There is no U.S!" I stomped on him. I sighed as he pulled my two legs closer to him, causing me to lie down on the sofa. He put one arm around my head and brought his face close to mine. I couldn't breathe or even move when our noses came together. I stared into his eyes moving my eyes and my lips. I sighed again when his finger stuck to my forehead as he parted my hair. I closed my eyes tightly and slapped him so he moved away from me. I immediately stood up and walked away from him. I felt my blood boil when I saw him smiling while holding his blushing cheek. "Strength," he said, shaking his head and smiling at me. âBut Ja, didn't you crush me then. I was just wondering, why? "Calyx growled. "Can I have Calyx. It's a memory I want to forget," I replied angrily and he laughed. I was about to stone him with the magazine when I heard the doorbell ring. Our assistant hurried to the gate to open the door for the visitor. I focused my eyes on the door of the house. "Are you expecting someone?" he asked in front and lay down on the couch. "It's none of your business. Can you just leave first because it's embarrassing for the visitor. â "Wow! Heavy! â he applauded. I turned angrily to the man who was just staring at me. He immediately âkissed me. "Fuckboy," I whispered. âHey, that hurts. You are a judge. â "Truth hurts, Calyx," I smiled sarcastically. "Ms. Jayesa," the maid approached me. "She's supposed to be your visitor. Keshaun Medrano. Shall I let her in?" âKeshaun? Thatâs a boyâs name, and youâre still a guest? Are you misleading? â Calyx stood up and got serious. âWhat are you doing? You also said, I'm beautiful, âI replied. I looked back at the maid and ordered him to let Keshaun in. "Jayesa, I know you're 18 but you're still a baby in our brother's eyes." "Why are you interfering?" "I'm just concerned." "Concern? Stop me," I
"Huh?" I asked confusedly. Mr. doctor's answer? "C-come again? I'm what⊠now?â "Pregnant Lady Ca-" âPregnant!?! I!? HOW!?â I shouted at him. He raised an eyebrow at me and stared at me like some sort of a weirdo. "By having an int*rc*urse of course Lady Candace." I looked at him, well, doctor, I'm not in the mood to joke here, what? How am I pregnant!? I'm not even from here! I'm literally not from here, I'm from planet earth! E-A-R-T-H EARTH! From the Philippines, Cebu City! I was drinking with some friends because there was a celebration... But, I got drunk and I don't know what happened. When I opened my eyes, my environment was different. I woke up on some sort of small house and when I came out the people were dressed fancily. Their set-up is ancient but fantasy themed? It's like a peg only in fantasy books. That's it! I really don't know what's going on- maybe I'm just pranking but it's not really. The way they talk is weird, my h-ngh-ng friends don't speak that fluently. So I'm convinced that I'm no longer a prank and I woke up in another world. Maybe that's possible, I'm listening to lessons and watching Isekai anime. (Our character here is quick to believe in magic so he quickly adapts what is happening. Then I also read reincarnation stories, be it manwha or manga. Maybe I was de-ds when I drank too much? I know that's not the only problem I have. My hair color also changed, I still have the same face and all but- I DON'T HAVE A FROST BLUE HAIR! My uncle's life was gone when he saw me coloring. Also what is with my eyes!? I don't wear contact lenses either!? I didn't even know what was happening and then I just found out that I'm pregnant?! I know the kid is from j-gj-gan but duh!? I'm a virgin! One hundred percent! Not a single man moved my flower! My beautiful flower is well protected by me! But new?! I suddenly found out that I'm pregnant!? Then I still don't know the child's father juskooo- forgive me father for I have really s-nned. Mamang will slap me left and right when he hears this! I haven't even graduated from college yet and I'm already doing kerengkeng. Huh. What if I suddenly got pregnant? What is magic? But magic exists here- because eehh! I really can't process what's happening to me. I'm still adjusting to this because I just reincarnated and then I found out that I'm pregnant without knowing who the father is. I mean- I don't have memories whatever. Not really! as in none! Nothing! Is this how you wake up in another world? I have read fantasy books, why aren't my scenes the same as theirs? They woke up because they remembered something from their past self chuchu. Why am I not there? Does this body have amnesia? This may not be my body even though we have the same face. What the h-ck is happening? Not only do I have no memories, I suddenly got pregnant. I bit my lip, seriously, if I am reincarnated in another world, I must also have memories so that I can catch up on events. But nothing really, I was not blessed. I scratched my head while looking at my stomach, whatever. I'm gonna take care of this child. I, Candace Dulce will be raising this baby! With or without someone! Well, I'm such a strong independent woman!
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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.
"It was just one night stand, and now I'm pregnant with triplets? Gosh!" Josephine Jade never thought that she would have to run away from her own family while pregnant. She was alone, without money, without connections, with three fetuses in her stomach. How can she survive? However, Josephine couldn't give up now, until she managed to reclaim her arbitrarily seized property and get back at everyone who tried to get rid of her. A sick child, a past crush that comes back, a mysterious eccentric man, and a family that hates her, will weave together the journey of Josephine Jade's new life. "You have no right to separate me from my children, you bastard! I will survive and you will submit to me. Just watch!"
It was supposed to be a marriage of convenience, but Carrie made the mistake of falling in love with Kristopher. When the time came that she needed him the most, her husband was in the company of another woman. Enough was enough. Carrie chose to divorce Kristopher and move on with her life. Only when she left did Kristopher realize how important she was to him. In the face of his ex-wifeâs countless admirers, Kristopher offered her 20 million dollars and proposed a new deal. âLetâs get married again.â
âYou need a bride, I need a groom. Why donât we get married?â Both abandoned at the altar, Elyse decided to tie the knot with the disabled stranger from the venue next door. Pitying his state, she vowed to spoil him once they were married. Little did she know that he was actually a powerful tycoon. Jayden thought Elyse only married him for his money, and planned to divorce her when she was no longer of use to him. But after becoming her husband, he was faced with a new dilemma. âShe keeps asking for a divorce, but I donât want that! What should I do?â
"There will be no falling in love, we will only act as a loving couple when we are in public, we will share a room to make it believable, but no intimacy, touching is off-limits. We'll only have sex once a month, and that's solely to produce an heir. You won't interfere in my business, and I won't interfere in yours. You will be my wife in every sense and you will not be involved with any other man," he said, arrogance seeping from every word. I watch his mouth move, I'm not ready to fall in love with any man, especially not one as arrogant and egoistic as him. I can handle acting as a loving couple, and as for intimacy once a month. I can agree to that just to satisfy my sexual cravings with no strings attached. "Where can I sign?" I asked since I had nothing to lose. *** Nadine's wedding dreams turned to nightmares when she caught her sister and fiancé cheating! With a secret recording, she's ready for revenge. But then mysterious billionaire Logan West offers a deal: A Contract Marriage to take down her ex's empire. But what Nadine doesn't know is her life is getting complicated as she takes her chance to get revenge or risks everything for a chance at love?"