buod ng kabanata 2 el filibusterismo

Masaya si Eunice nang mapangasawa ang lalaking mahal niya. Kahit nahihirapan siya sa kanya, patuloy siyang umuunawa at nagmamalasakit. Ikinasal sila para sa kapakanan ng kumpanya at sa kagustuhan ng kanilang mga magulang. Tiniis niya ang lahat, umaasa na balang araw ay matutunan din siyang mahalin at tanggapin ang kanilang kasal. Ngunit nagkamali siya; mas lalo siyang nasasaktan. Mas binibigyan ng atensyon ng kanyang asawa ang dating kasintahan kaysa sa kanya. Hanggang isang gabi, laking gulat niya nang makita ang kanyang asawang lasing na nakatayo sa harap ng kanyang kwarto. Bigla na lang siyang hinila papasok. Doon, may nangyari sa kanila. Ibinigay ni Eunice ang sarili sa kanyang asawa kahit lasing na lasing ito. Pagkaraan ng isang buwan, nalaman niyang siya ay buntis. Pinili niyang lumayo. Natakot siyang hindi siya paniwalaan at itakwil ang kanilang anak. Umalis siya nang hindi sinasabi ang tungkol sa kanyang pagbubuntis. Ilang taon ang lumipas, bumalik siya, ngayon kasama ang kanilang anak. Paano kung muli silang magtagpo at ang tadhana ay magbuklod muli sa kanila? Ano ang gagawin ni Eunice? Sasabihin ba niya ang katotohanan na may anak sila, o patuloy niya itong ililihim?

"A talented and ambitious chef, Jaime Martinez knows the value of hard work. Now the executive chef at his best friend’s vineyard in Heron’s Landing, Jaime only wants to make his mark on the culinary world. Romance? Not in the cards for him. And definitely not with his best friend’s little sister, who’s recently grown into a beautiful young woman. A painter and an innocent, Grace Danvers is a temptation that would only end in disaster. Yet when Grace confesses her feelings for Jaime one night, he’s suddenly torn between his attraction to her and his loyalty to her brother. Soon that loyalty is tested when Jaime comes under scrutiny for a crime he didn’t commit, a crime that could jeopardize all of his hard work and his blossoming romance with Grace. As things heat to a boiling point between the forbidden lovers, Jaime must now decide if he’s willing to sacrifice everything for the woman he loves. This title was previously published as Tempt Me Tenderly. It’s been rereleased with a brand-new look and with lightly edited content."

Hope era la esposa de Blake Cameron, uno de los magnates más prestigiosos y reconocidos en la industria del cine. Actor, director y productor, ella tenía la vida que muchas mujeres en el medio deseaban, pero había sido ella quien se había hecho con el corazón del famoso magnate. Entonces pensó que la llegada de su primer bebé consolidaría aquella relación. Hope nunca pudo estar más equivocada y el golpe llegó cuando su marido la acusó de infidelidad y la echó de su lado. Tras la muerte de su padre, Hope se ve obligada a regresar a la ciudad de Los Ángeles seis años después para compartir la dirección de la empresa con nada más y nada menos que su marido. ¿Qué pensará Blake cuando conozca al pequeño Matthew? ¿Podrá seguir renegando de la verdad?

Salvatore El Manzoni is the most powerful mafia boss in the world. But if his mentor, Avanindra Vallar asks him, he would mountains and that was how Salvatore became a bodyguard to Mr Vallar's son. His life takes an unexpected turn when he meets the clean businessman, Aryan Vallar. Aryan Vallar is the youngest billionaire around. He owns the seas and the oceans and is as reckless as any 28 year old hot blooded rich man. He has never been told no and when finally someone does, he is shocked. One night changes Aryan's world.

"Megan Flannigan wants only two things in life: to run her bakery The Rise and Shine, and to avoid the handsome and insufferable Officer Caleb Thornton. Caleb has made her life difficult ever since he arrested her over a decade ago, and her one wish is that he leaves her alone—while they both continue to deny the attraction that sparks between them every time they meet. Her wishes are dashed when her bakery is robbed. To make matters worse? Caleb is assigned to the case—and now he’s the officer charged to protect Megan from a dangerous criminal. Caleb Thornton decided to become a police officer to atone for a tragic adolescent mistake. As part of the famously rich and privileged Thornton family, he’s always been aware of how he can never measure up to his family’s expectations. As a result, he follows the letter of the law in both his job and his personal life—except when it comes to the beautiful and fiery Megan. She makes him yearn for something more, and she attracts him as much as she frustrates him. When Caleb is assigned to watch over Megan, he’s forced to reconcile the feelings he’s harbored for her for years. But as danger draws closer to Fair Haven, Megan and Caleb must come to grips with the past—or risk losing the love of a lifetime."

"You don't look at me with amusement. No girl has ever done that to me, especially while playing basketball. If you think you're an exemption, think again. I'm Kise Joaquin Falcis. Everyone falls for me." Since Kise saw Keisha at his cousin's birthday party, he started liking her. When their eyes met, Kise felt his heart skipped a beat. And at some point, he bowed down that this girl would like him back too. But something was preventing Keisha from admitting her feelings. She didn't want him to know that she had also fallen for him. What was stopping her from liking this guy? What must be the reason for her cold treatment? Was it really because of his annoying haircut? Or was it something else?

Kiara Westwood was the 18 year old daughter of two Alpha parents. But she was born without one of the basic abilities of a wolf. Wanting to escape from the protection and concern of her family and pack which suffocated her. She moves to the pack of the Lycan King himself. Alejandro Rossi. Fearless, ruthless and cold-hearted. Alejandro cares for nothing or no one and that’s the way he liked it. He believes his sole purpose is to contain the danger that threatens their very existence. At 34, Alejandro had not found his destined mate, nor has he taken one of choice. Fucking women was just a past time and he didnt have the heart for love nor the interest. That was until Kiara stepped into his life, like a breath of fresh air or a storm on a hot summers night. Under the blood moon, by a cruel twist of fate they realise they are mated. Will Kiara be able to make her way into his frozen heart and revive any emotions he is capable of? Or would he destroy her completely in the process? ---- THE SECOND INSTALLMENT OF THE ALPHA Book 1 - Her Forbidden Alpha Book 2 - Her Cold-Hearted Alpha Book 3 - Her Destined Alpha Book 4 - Caged Between The Beta & Alpha Book 5 - King Alejandro: The Return Of Her Cold-Hearted Alpha For updates, character aesthetics release dates and more follow me on IG author.muse or FB author muse

DEVAUX SERIES 1: The ruthless CEO second chance (Aiden Story) [COMPLETED] DEVAUX SERIES 2: (Keon Story) upcoming... DEVAUX SERIES 3: (Addison Story) upcoming... DEVAUX SERIES 4: (Allistair Story) upcoming... DEVAUX SERIES 5: (Allard Story) upcoming... Atasha Selry, isang wedding coordinator na matagal ng pinipilit ng kaniyang ina na magkaroon na ng asawa at mga anak but it is not her thing because she wanted to focus on her mom first until unexpectedly had happened. Nangyari ang isang gabi na magpapabago sa buhay niya sa piling ni Keiron Kent Devaux ang pinkang mayaman na tao sa mundo, a billionaire. Nagkaroon sila ng kambal na anak pero hindi ito alam ng lalaki hanggang sa muli silang magkita.

"Estás tan ansiosa por mí, Haven, con esos dulces sonidos solo para mí. Pero no te preocupes, nadie va a oírte aquí arriba". Trago saliva y miro fijamente sus ojos azul océano, gustándome cómo suena esa promesa. *** Si surgiera la oportunidad de recibir un millón de dólares a cambio de acompañar a un príncipe a eventos sociales durante un mes, ¿la aceptarías? Esa fue la propuesta que le hicieron a Haven Jones. Vive en el Bronx, trabajando en Midnights Cocktails ganando apenas el salario mínimo con un padre enfermo y facturas del hospital que se acumulan hasta sus rodillas. Así que, cuando conoce al Príncipe español, Cruz Martínez, él le ofrece una propuesta que Haven no puede rechazar. Pero aceptar dicha oferta trae una ola de drama, amenazas y amor que Haven no esperaba. Enamorarse de un príncipe fue lo más inesperado. El único problema es que muchas personas están interponiendo entre ellos y su lucha por la felicidad. «El cielo prometido del Príncipe» es una creación de Amelie Bergen, una autora de eGlobal Creative Publishing.

Twilight is a strong-willed she-wolf who is content with her life as an Alpha and raising her ex-mate's pup without him. Her world is turned upside down when he finds out, and even more so when she discovers they still have a bond. While trying to fight the pull of the bond, she crosses paths with an unmated alpha and persuades him to agree to a secret contract marriage. But Twilight has another secret: she didn't marry him for the benefit of both packs. She married him with plans to take his pack for herself and would go to any lengths to get what she wants. As she spends more time with him, she begins to see him in a new light. He is kind, gentle, and everything she had hoped for in a mate. She begins to question her motives for marrying him but is hesitant to get involved with him out of fear of getting hurt again. Unfortunately for her, her husband begins losing interest in the benefits of their marriage and yearns for her affection. Twilight's choices are complicated by the fact that she is a werewolf. In her world, mates are chosen by the Moon Goddess, and they are meant to be together forever. But what if the Moon Goddess has made a mistake? Will she take a chance on her old life with Takumi or choose the excitement of a new beginning with her mystery husband? Or neither? Find out in this story full of love, loss, and redemption that will keep you guessing until the very end. TRIGGER WARNING: There might be a sensitive topic or two.