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Who knew that bumping on to a stranger's car would give someone a one way ticket to a world they so despise and desperately avoid? Sienna Melendez doesn't want to be married, nor fall in love. She had that tattooed across her brain. She doesn't need these things, she can live and be happy just by herself. Plus, she doesn't want the pain that comes with love. It hurts, anesthetics could never help, and time doesn't seem to heal it at all. But when she bumped into a guy's car, she thought that after a few negotiations and her paying for the damages, they would just forget and move on. No, her parents thought she was being too friendly with him and thought it was best for the both of their companies if they were married. Things did not end well, and now, she's facing a life being trapped in a marriage with the heir of the Valencia empire, the "demon" as she had nicknamed him, Neo Valencia. ** "Damn it!" marahas niyang itinapon ang tuwalyang hawak sa sofa. "You know what? I hate you! I hate your dumb voice, your stupid muscles and your annoyingly attractive face!" "And you know what they say," his lips twitched into a smirk. "- that love and hate are two sides of a very... very thin line," tinalikuran siya nito at pumasok na sa banyo. And she just stood there, trying to process what he just said when she realized something. "Hoy! Ako na dapat 'yong mauuna sa banyo eh!"

“Pilitin mo mang baguhin ang sarili mo ay mananatiling ikaw pa rin ang babaeng mahal ko…” TEASER High school pa lang si Jane ay crush na niya si Jester. But Jester didn’t notice her. Hindi ang mga katulad niyang konserbatibo at inosente ang tipo nito. Jester preferred a woman that was hot and liberated. In other words, he wanted a woman who could absolutely “rock” his world! Kaya naman nang mabalitaan niya buhat sa childhood best friend niyang si Matt ang planong pagbabakasyon ng lalaki sa Pilipinas ay talaga namang to the highest level ang ginawa niyang paghahanda. She transformed into a woman she never was. She portrayed like a woman-of-every-man. Nagbago ang pananamit niya, ang kanyang pagkilos, at ang dating inosenteng mukha ay napalitan ng aurang kaakit-akit. Subalit isa na lang ang kulang—she doesn’t know how to kiss. That alone was her big problem! Paniguradong madi-disappoint si Jester oras na malaman nitong hindi siya marunong humalik. Isa lang ang alam niyang makapagtuturo sa kanya. That was her best friend—si Matt. Pumayag naman ito. Matt was like a devoted teacher who taught her how to kiss just right. Oh, so right… Ngunit may hindi siya napaghandaan. Bakit tila bigla yatang naglaho ang interes niyang magpa-impress kay Jester? Bakit bigla ay mas interesado na siyang matikmang muli ang napakasarap na halik ni Matt? Now, she was facing a great dilemma of hearts between Jester and Matt…

Ghie Anne Velasquez and Christopher Ken Lee are childhood best friends. And after several years of being close to each other, it suddenly disappeared and ended. Ghie Anne's feelings were replaced by hatred and anger. She carried that anger for five years. She was very angry with Ken for what he did. And now Ken is back. She didn't know that their paths would cross again. And she didn't even know about the contract that her parents were involved in. A contract that never entered Ghie Anne's dream. She didn't know that her life would be messed up because of Ken again.

Cyrex f*ck anyone he think he likes, he always play around and not minding if he could hurt a lot of people. He was an asshole, and so his best buddy, Simon. Everyone thought that they were to horny to f*ck everyone they likes but little did they know, they also were to horny to f*ck each other whenever they got a chance.

After running away from his fiancé, Sienna Dominique Castillejo believed that she can stand on her own. She can took care of herself and she didn’t want to follow what her parents wanted for her. She can't accept the fact that she's going to get married to Stell Talavera, the son of her parents bestfriend. Running away was the best decision so she did, that's why she meet this mysterious guy in province, Travis Leonel Vasquez, the father of her child and the co-member of the popular band "high-end" where his fiancé was in. What will happen if Travis find out that her beloved Sienna, is the runaway fiancé of Stell Talavera?

Does her Brave heart's willing to endure the pain and hurt for the desire or for the agreement? Naranasan na ni Feona na mabigo at sobrang masaktan sa kanyang pagmamahal sa boyfriend na MVP celebrity basketball player na si James Alvaro. Dala ng kanyang mga dinaramdam napaaga siya ng R and R bilang isang babaeng opisyal ng sandatahan ng Pilipinas. Sa pinagdadaanang kalungkutan at betrayal nagawa niyang aliwin ang sarili sa bar ng isang kilalang hotel, nalasing at nakakilala siya ng isang estrangherong lalaki na ubod ng kisig at gwapo sa bar ng isang sikat na hotel na iyon. Sa nadaramang heartbreak ay nakalimot si Feona sa kalasingan. Ngunit nagulantang siya isang umaga nang magising sa isang di pamilyar na silid at nasa bisig ng lalaking kakakilala niya pa lamang. Hindi akalain ni Feona na muling magkukrus ang landas nila ng estrangherong lalaki. Paano kung may kanya kanya silang advantages at kondisyon para sa isa't isa nang dahil sa naganap sa pagitan nilang dalawa?

Meet Kristina Desiree Fajardo, a tenacious 25-year-old dynamo hailing from the bustling streets of Manila. Her life's story is one of resilience, as she took on the role of the family's breadwinner and guardian after her parents left them in the lurch. With unwavering determination, Kristina has made it her mission to ensure her siblings have the best in life, from education to sustenance, allowances, and a roof over their heads. Known as "Tin" to her close-knit circle, Kristina is a fiercely independent soul who has never dabbled in the world of dating. Her unwavering focus on earning a living and providing for her family has left her with no room for romantic escapades. Love may be an uncharted territory for her, but all of that changes in the most unexpected way. One fine day, while navigating the labyrinth of life, she stumbles upon the enigmatic Efren Daniel Lopez, the young CEO of the formidable Lopez Corporation. In a twist of fate, he extends an extraordinary offer – the chance to become his wife for seven thrilling, life-altering months. Love, romance, and intrigue intertwine as Kristina's journey takes an unexpected turn, opening up a whole new chapter in her remarkable life.

Wealthy and charismatic, billionaire magnate Gavin Villanueva has it all-- money, influence, and a forbidden secret. Behind the closed doors of his luxurious penthouse, he engages in a torrid affair with Yumi Estancia, his wife’s best friend. Yumi came from an unfortunate life, and she expressed deep appreciation towards Geli, her closest friend. Geli and her family’s support played a crucial role in enabling Yumi to complete her education. However, as she grew more ambitious in achieving her goals, she met Gavin, never knowing she would be entangled in a forbidden relationship with him. As their passionate connection deepens, they find themselves caught in a whirlwind of deceit, jealousy, and conflicting loyalties. The lines between love and betrayal blur. Whispers of suspicion grow louder, and the truth threatens to unravel. Can Yumi find the strength to confront her desires and face the consequences of her affair? Will she end her relationship with Gavin, or will her friendship with Geli crumble under the weight of betrayal?

Disi-sais pa lamang si Assy no'ng nagkagusto siya kay Clavier Buenaventura na kaniyang boy best friend. Bago namatay ang ina ng binata ay ipinagkasundo itong ikasal sa ibang babae ngunit tumanggi si Clavier. Sa pamamagitan ng laro, ay nagpakasal silang dalawa upang bigyan ng katuparan ang hiling ng inang may sakit. Ngunit sa halos dalawang taon nilang kasal ay puro kalungkutan lamang ang natatamo ni Assy. Nag-file siya ng annulment at kaagad naman iyong pinirmahan ng asawa. Lumipad siya papuntang Canada at doon makikilala ang lalaking magpapatahan sa malungkot niyang puso. Makakamtan na kaya ni Assy ang tunay na saya sa kaniyang pag-alis? Paano kung sa kaniyang muling pagbalik ay naghihintay ang tao na tulad niya'y nasasaktan at nahihirapan? Kaya pa bang pagdugtungin ang naputol nang relasyon? Paano kung malaman niya ang dahilan ng pasakit na dinanas niya? Matuto kaya siyang magpatawad? O habangbuhay dadalhin ang pagkamuhi.

Sabi nila First love never dies. Pero para kay Faye gusto na niyang mamatay ang damdamin niya para sa ex boyfriend niyang si Mark. Ayaw na muna niyang mainlove. Ngunit mapipigilan ba niya ang kaniyang puso sa muling pagtibok nito? Sino kaya sa dalawang binata ang karapatdapat niyang piliin na maging second love: Si Lance ba na kababata niya at matagal nang nagmamahal sa kaniya o si James, ang the man in a leather shoes na bumihag sa puso niya pero nakatakda na palang ikasal sa iba?