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"May I'm yet to introduce you both. This is my Eldest son Michael Tyler your Fiancé" Mrs. Tyler's introduced and May quickly expressed her surprise. "What??" She looked to her mother who was smiling and nodded in affirmation. 'How could she do this to me' May wondered "I see your mom didn't inform you" Mrs. Tyler said. "You were betrothed to Michael here when you were conceived." "Mom is this true. Is she telling the truth" May asked for confirmation and her mom nodded. At that moment May's heart was shattered. Her gaze almost immediately landed on Leo did he know she was betrothed to his elder brother when he planned on using her to win that stupid wager, her falling for him. Her naive heart still held feelings for him. May felt her heartbeat increasing pace unable to take in the fact that she was deceived by her mother all her life and was lured here to meet her supposed Fiancé without any prior knowledge. She rose from her seat and walked away "May where are you going to?" Her mom asked trying to call her back. "Stay the fuck away from me" May shouted not turning back. Her voice drew a few stares from the people sitted at other tables but she couldn't care less. **** May a sweet teenager has her first crush on the highschool badboy and gangleader Leo. It seems though that it is meant to be just that-a fleeting infatuation nothing more-May is enlightened that she was betrothed to Leo's elder brother before she was born..... Determined to make a name for her self in the movie industry May devotes her time into building up her career as an actress..... What would become of her arranged marriage and which brother she ends up with?
Chapter 1
The environment couldn't be more gloomy. But who is to blame, my heart clenches seeing my mom on the hospital bed. She tries to cover up her pain but she can only do so much when there is a bandage wrapped round her head. It pains me to see her in this condition but it hurt even more knowing who put her in this condition.
I know for a fact that my Dad doesn't really have much affection for us. No matter how mom tries to hide it their constant bickering and loud arguments late at night gave them up.
I could forgive his hate towards me and mom but I cannot and will not forgive him laying his hands on my mom. Aunt Kiki held me in her embrace comforting me. At the age of 14 I've come to realise that my father never really liked me. And I will never understand why. I've tried I really try to make him like me. I crave affection from my dad no matter how smChapter 1
The environment couldn't be more gloomy. But who is to blame, my heart clenches seeing my mom on the hospital bed. She tries to cover up her pain but she can only do so much when there is a bandage wrapped round her head. It pains me to see her in this condition but it hurt even more knowing who put her in this condition.
I know for a fact that my Dad doesn't really have much affection for us. No matter how mom tries to hide it their constant bickering and loud arguments late at night gave them up.
I could forgive his hate towards me and mom but I cannot and will not forgive him laying his hands on my mom. Aunt Kiki held me in her embrace comforting me. At the age of 14 I've come to realise that my father never really liked me. And I will never understand why. I've tried I really try to make him like me. I crave affection from my dad no matter how small but its not meant to be
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The police officer is asking me some questions about what happened that night that led to my mom's hospitalization and I tell him every thing. I really hope they find him and put him behind bars. He absconded after that night when he noticed she was barely breathing after his assault.
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Time always moves slow when nothing much is happening and this week has been an example
Mom is currently recuperating we are staying over at Aunt Kiki's. She and my mom have been best friends almost their whole lives. Her daughter is also my best friend a few months older than me. It's been a little over a month and My dad is still on the run. The police have a lead on his location though.
Aunt Kiki sent me and Amanda to get the groceries. My mom is doing better but she needs someone to watch over her. It's hard seeing her struggle with things because of her arm dislocation.
I grab my skate board and Amanda grabs her scooter she believes it's more safe and I can't blame her. I have a small scar on my lips from when I fell from my skateboard while learning.
We head to the store. Aunt Kiki is the chief editor for a fashion magazine. Amanda has sworn that she is going to be a model always taking care of her skin I find it exciting though cause aunt Kiki sometimes takes us to the spa. Mom is a nurse at a popular hospital. She always works long hour shifts. When she is not trying to catch up on her sleep and life she is working. On her day off she works at a local clinic for a few hours as a volunteer nurse. We normally use the remaining hours to catch up. Even though it's never enough most times I really wish she had a less stressful job so we could have more time to talk about school, life maybe boys
The hospital management was kind enough to give her 2 months paid leave. She deserves it anyways since she never completely takes her one month leave.
And me well I'm yet to choose what I want for my self in this life. I'm still hoping for a sign from God. I'm torn between being an actress, a lawyer and a journalist.
"May! May! Are you even listening to me?" Amanda shouts at me. I am clearly lost.
"Ummm sorry.." I reply realising that I zoned out again. I've been doing this a lot lately I need to get a hold on my mind.
"I was asking if we should get the groceries from here or we should go to the other store" Amanda asks
"Nahh the other store" i don't understand why Amanda ever bothers asking every time we come for groceries when the answer is obvious.
We reached the other Store. Audrey's place the huge sign above read. Its a really big store. We always came here since we were kids. It's like a ritual now always coming to shop here. The store holds many memories like when I and Amanda had our first huge fight.
Amanda parked her scooter while I hold my skateboard under my arm. We go in and Amanda pushes the cart while I go through the list and put items in the cart. We always do it this way as Amanda has a special talent for misreading the list.
Amanda says she wants to get doughnuts for us both more like she wants to see the guy in the confectionary area. He is a senior at high-school working during the weekend and part time during week days. I push the stroller looking for Nutella. I can't locate it which is strange. It is always meant to be near the front. I am on the fifth row behind when I finally see them on the top shelf.
Which soul placed it there "Uggh" I groan there's no way I'll be able to reach it not even if I stood on my skate board. I curse my short height. I keep staring at it as though I have telekinetic powers.
"Do you need help with that" a guy behind me asks I nodded not turning. I'm yet to see his face but from his voice I'm swooning yeah I have a thing for deep baritone voices. He stretches over my head and hands me the Nutella.
I finally look at his face and I'm crushing already. I don't know what I was expecting but he is really handsome. The bad boy type of handsome. I barely hear what he says as I'm too busy taking in his look from the leather jacket to the stud on his ear. In order not to embarrass myself I quickly move to leave.
"Thank...you.... umm.. I..I gotta go" I quickly move away. I head to the confectionery area and sure enough there is Amanda talking to the guy that's incharge of the sales. More like blushing while the guy teases her.
I'm on time to hear him make his regular joke he makes cause of a pasy incident it always makes me cringe. "Hope I'm not gonna have to take back all the doughnuts" Amanda giggles she always does. And I just roll my eyes. I strongly know she has a crush on him. But what can I say who wouldn't have a crush on a tall fine and sweet dude.
We head to the cashier and we check out all the stuff we got.
I'm about to move on when I see the handsome bad boy from a while ago get on a motor bike before zooming off.
all but its not meant to be
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Luciana Fester is a brilliant, no-nonsense lawyer determined to uncover the truth behind her father's mysterious disappearance. A case that leads straight to the powerful Romano crime family. Alexander Romano, the enigmatic heir to that very family, runs the clean side of their empire but is no stranger to the shadows. When a violent attack forces Luciana into hiding, Alexander offers his protection under his roof, and under his watch. Thrust into this tense situation, their hatred is palpable, their chemistry undeniable. As Luciana digs deeper into the secrets surrounding her father, she realises that instead of being a threat Alexander may be the shield keeping her alive, but his family might be the reason she's in danger to begin with. In a world of betrayal, blood ties, and forbidden desire, Luciana must choose: her father or a future with the enemy.
Isabella had always done her best in life to avoid any relation with her mother and half sister Wendy. However financial troubles and a messy encounter one night with Damien Russell throws her on their radar once more. Just like that her once normal life is thrown into chaos. Isabella having lost everything because of Wendy comes back for revenge this time around using Damien as a weapon. If there was one thing Wendy hated it was losing to her younger half sister Isabella. However, would Isabella be able to resist the rough charms of Damien Russell and complete her revenge or would she fall and fail to avenge her grandparents? *** "What are you doing? This isn't a real marriage remember we said no touching." Even as Isabella said this she leaned in closer waiting to feel his lips on hers. "You and I know you want this as much as I do..." Damien stared into her eyes waiting for any more refusal but she said nothing.
Maya and Azrael's relationship was never meant to happen but fate decided to play an unusual game with their lives. When Maya turns up pregnant she travels to the vampire realm only to learn that the father of her unborn baby is a the ruler of the vampire realm she at first attempts to get rid of the baby but after going through numerous trials, betrayals and being kidnapped for the sake of her baby she realises she might not necessarily want to get rid of it anymore. Azrael never expected that the last hope for survival of the true bloodlines of his kind depended on a woman who was his and his demon's mate. He has to learn to cooperate with his demon that lives within him and protect both his unborn child and its mother but to do that he must learn to trust her even when things happening around her seem really suspicious. "Are you really worried about me Azrael do you think we could have been a thing if I wasn't pregnant with the last hope of succession for your bloodline" "How else do you want me to prove that you are my mate and I love you not just because you are carrying my child. I love you Maya" Azrael tried to pull her into a hug but Maya easily stepped aside. "Marry me"
"Who are you" Ariane managed to disentangle her self from the strange man's arms standing slightly behind the doctor. The doctor looked to Lucas trying not to give off his fearfulness "I'm sorry Mr. King she seems to have little memories of her past left..." An unrelenting, possessive billionaire with an alcohol problem gets married to his old lover against her wishes. She however is involved in a car accident that leaves her without any memory of her past. With her memories gone he takes it as a fresh start to try winning her heart but he might be up against a rival who was also ready to do whatever it takes to win her heart. He has no option but to reform his old ways and get her to fall in love with him again before she regains her memories and goes on with her initial plans to divorce him.
Madyelene Agnes Benson has always lived her life as that good girl next door till she meets Leo Tyler that typical bad boy that makes her want to be less of a good girl. Their time together is brought to an end once she finds out she was betrothed more or less sold to be his elder brother's wife. May finds herself involved in their clan politics as some enemies attempt to use her as a tool in separating the brothers. She tries to steer clear while staying alive. **** "... Aren't you going to say something. I have everything you said you wanted. I'm rich and influential not only that the icing on the cake is I'm the next clan leader. Isn't that what you said I had to have before I could have you. I'm way above Michael now" Leo went on and on holding onto May's hand. May looked up at Leo dreading to ask but she had to. "Leo do you by any chance have anything to do with your brothers death
Work! This was one word. The word that Lola's life revolved around. when her mother gets sick and needs Surgery. Lola and her sister have to work harder than they do to pay her hospital bill with help and support from their friends. Well this was the plan till She fell in love with a certain Young master. The young master is smitten by his maid. What do they say about dating your boss?
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For as long as Emily can remember, she has wanted to overcome her shyness and explore her sexuality. Still, everything changes when she receives an invitation to visit one of the town's most prestigious BDSM clubs, DESIRE'S DEN. On the day she chose to peruse the club, she noticed three men, all dressed in suits, standing on the upper level, near the railing. Despite her limited vision, she persisted in fixating on them. Their towering statues belied the toned bodies concealed by their sharply tailored suits-or so she could tell. The hair of two of them was short and dark, and the third had light brown-possibly blond-hair that reached the shoulders. The dark, crimson background incised their figures, exuding an air of mystery and strength. They stood in stark contrast to the unfiltered, primal energy that pulsed through the club. Shocked by the desires these men aroused in her, she was disappointed to learn that they were masters seeking a slave to divide and conquer. She couldn't afford the fee, and she also realized that they were outside her league. Emily hurriedly left the club, feeling disappointed and depressed, unaware that she had also caught the group's attention. A world of wicked pleasure, three handsome men. Over the years, they have lived a life of decadence, their lavish lair serving as a stage for their most sinister desires. But despite the unending parade of willing subjects, one woman sticks out. A mysterious stranger with white porcelain skin and a killer body, a slave, a name with no address, the first lady to attract their eye and they will go to any length to obtain her no matter the consequences.
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