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* Editing and Uploading :- Ongoing * 18 years old very beautiful, brilliant & lovely teenager girl Avery. She is in her graduation's first year. Everything was going fine but suddenly one day something happens that changed her whole world. She suddenly becomes the wife of a young CEO. A Heartless, Ruthless business Tycoon young man. Let's see how she is able to play three characters simultaneously in her life. ***** Declaration. This story is completely fictional and if there is any connection to any place or person then it's just a coincidence. That's why do not take it to your heart because it's written for entertainment purpose. characters name, location name is truly base on an author's imagination so please don't take seriously. ***** Warning. The female lead in this story is weak. This story is full of suspense. This story has twists and turns so it requires patience. The important thing is that this story is under Editing so you can't expect 100 percent correct grammar. You are being told before you read and criticize. If anyone wants strictly 100 percent correct grammar, they should not read this novel and criticize the author. ***** Discord link:- https://discord.gg/E7ytgtA Editor:- DemonAngel4.5
Shirley was in a dilemma, she has two options, first, to trust her gut feelings or second, to wait it out. Her instincts have never betrayed her but if she followed them this time, she was sure of her defeat. She can’t live in doubt. That is not how she lives her life. She gives her all or nothing. She has given her everything to this relationship. She has turned her back on rumors. And now, all of it has come to this point. It's now or never, she has never regretted a single thing in her life and she sure not was starting with this. So she took a deep breath and took the plunge. Aaron was drowning in a sea of despair. He had declared her guilty in his own warped sense of justice by jumping to the conclusion. What he had thought of her betrayal turned out to be his misunderstanding. But what could be done now? She was gone, left without a trace. How could he ever ask for forgiveness, nonetheless, a second chance when she is not here? Even if she was here does he deserve her forgiveness? In the end, it was he who had abandoned her without giving it a second thought. What will happen when destiny gives him a second chance? Will he be able to grasp it with both hands or let it slip like sand between his clenched fists? Or there will be someone else who would whisk her away?4.4
Her eyes covered with mist, flickered open. Bai Xueyan could still feel the throbbing pain from the beating she had received from her two classmates all over her body. Her stomach hurt the most because she had been kicked uncountable times. Tears fell uncontrollably as she heard the students laughing and some criticizing her. They wouldn't stop bullying her. These evil people was sent to torment her. — She bolted up from the bed covered in sweat Xueyan turned to look at the little cutie beside her, sleeping soundly. — Life had been good for her till eight years ago. Calamity had befallen her previous school and she with her siblings were meant to change school. She entered a prestigious school only to be greeted with violence. She was bullied nonstop and couldn't file a report because they were the poorest in the school. — Eight years ago was an unforgettable experience. The same year she was raped by an unknown person, an unknown man. She hadn't completed her studies because she had been dropped out. — Now eight years later and everyone from the past has returned to give her a hard life. But one thing they didn't know was that this wasn't eight years ago. She has learnt her lesson. — Xing Zhaolin, is the current president of FW. His employees love, admire and look up to him. The Four Wheels isn't a company formed out of his own sweat but originally belongs to his grandfather. — It's time to atone for his crimes and there's no backing down. - The question is, "Will she find and have happiness at last?" Join Bai Xueyan on this journey of love and vengeance. — HELLO THIS IS MY FIRST CHINESE STORY THEY MIGHT BE MISTAKES IN SOME AREA SO YOUR CORRECTIONS ARE WELCOMED I'M ALSO THE AUTHOR OF: ONE NIGHT TOGETHER THE HIRED FIANCÉE ANNIE'S PERFECT HUSBAND XIAOFAN and the EMPRESS HAVE FUN READING AND LEAVE YOUR SUGGESTIONS ON OUR DISCORD CHANNEL https://discord.gg/PJ3yyj —4.4
Meilin Yee Luan, a woman in her early twenties. She's sure she made the worst decision of her life. She married an irresponsible man and has to deal with the burden of living with him. Bao Luan, her husband. He's an arrogant drunk. He doesn't care about the fact that his wife Is working multiple 9-5 jobs just to make sure they live a comfortable life. She gets little time to herself and has to deal with his poor sexual desires and his rudeness. He drinks all day, he yells, he sits around doing nothing and he hits her without thinking twice. She wished she never met him in highschool, she wished she had listened to her friends back then when she was still a naïve teen. She wished she didn't accept that ring. She wished she ignored his good looks and went further to know who he really was. Her present condition almost leads her to the brink of suicide, but the little image of her mother each time she tries to take her life pops up in her head and she puts the knife away. Her situation didn't change. Day by day it worsened, the financial burdens increased when her husband left home for a long time and she has to deal with his debts all alone with no help. Her family cut ties with her and she was left alone to live with her husband. She wishes to apologize to them but as long as she's still his wife she can't go back. Her depression increased when she lost her jobs and she was struggling to get a better one but the good spots were all taken. She's forced to work as an elevator girl in a famous company and earns a medium salary. Her life was in for a change the day she was trapped in the elevator with a stranger. The CEO himself. Note image used as the cover is not mine. It's only used until someone volunteers to make me one suitable for my book. Credit goes to the original artist. Thank you important notice: I do not offer my readers 100% accuracy. I do not offer a 100% perfect book. If you're the sensitive type that has nothing else to do but insult books, you've come to the wrong place. But if you're a somewhat considerate person, you can read. Just don't be disrespectful to me. I have feelings. I'm not a bot writer, what I do offer you is a work written by a 100% human with flaws.4.9
Jilyanna's face paled when she saw the man coming out from an expensive car. His face was as handsome as she last remembered but his dark eyes were cold and penetrating. His lips pulled up into a devilish smile making her heart faltered in its beat. "Why don't you return with me my sweet wife?" his voice was husky as he beckoned her to come closer. "I'm not your wife sweetheart. You've mistaken me for someone else." Jilyanna played along but her eyes were scanning her surroundings for possible escape. "You're not? Then give me back my sperm." Jilyanna choked at his words. She did promise him to be his wife, but she didn't want to get married at all. However, she did steal his sperm and it's over a month old.4.8
Maddie Ji, a Billionaire playboy, finds himself married the heiress of a fallen empire, Jiaye Zhi. That wasn't in his life plan at all and nothing was going to make him change his playboy ways even this preposterous marriage arrangement. Growing up watching his parents' pathetic excuse for a marriage made him lose all faith in binding himself to someone for life. Jiaye Zhi, she was once the life of the party but she had to change her ways drastically when her family's business went bankrupt. Her father always admonished her childish, stupid, rebellious ways and didn't even bat an eyelash getting Jiaye to marry into the Ji family. Jiaye suddenly gets into a nasty accident that changes their lives forever. What happens in this forced marriage? Will it really work? Or will they ruin each other? Will it be one of the pure conveniences not messing with each other's life or will they somehow make it work? Indulge yourself in Married to the Billionaire to find out. List of my Novels Here in Webnovel 1. Billionaire Defiant Wife 2. The Cage of The Past 3. Revenge to the Devil 4. Winter of the Wolves 5. Love & Revenge 6. My Billionaire Husband 7. Love & Revenge: The Return of the Heiress 8. You Are Mine (English) 9. Memories of the Night 10. The Rebirth Of SOPHIA GREEN 11. The Rise of NATHALIA CARTER 12. MIDNIGHT Bride The CEO's TEMPTATION 13. Love & Revenge: The Stubborn Heiress (Taglish) 14. Loving A STRANGER Special Note: If you are looking for a sweet contemporary-romance genre, this novel doesn't have that kind of plot. Most plots of my novel talk about mystery, suspense, and a slice of life. Often FL starts a slow pace of development, from weak to strong.4.6
Being mistreated by her entire family, Rosa always wondered why they hated her so much. But one day when she discovers the truth, she decides to run away from her so-called parents and family to lead a peaceful life, away from all the mess she grew up with but little did she know that this was just the beginning of all the difficulties and troubles she had to face. On the very day of her elopement, Rosa ends up meeting a powerful and handsome young man who will change her fate and life forever. She eventually falls in love with him but later finds out that he is forbidden fruit and she shouldn’t be around him. What do you think will Rosa do when she finds out that she shouldn’t be loving him or be with him? Join Rosa in the journey of dealing with all the problems and challenges that come in her way and how she also tries to find happiness and love from her messy life. The cover is not mine. SUPPORT THE AUTHOR BY VOTING AND WRITING A REVIEW. Joined Discord channel https://discord.gg/hSzneEe4.7
[Warning: This noval features Mature Content] She wanted love, but he wanted revenge! Anna is devastated when her best friend Ria dies mysteriously. She tries to find closure with Ria's older brother, Mark. However, there are secrets behind Ria's death that will threaten the fragile romance blossoming between Anna and Mark. What are they? _______ "Okay.., Thanks for saving me.." (I said, and I turned around to leave his room) Mark: "It's better, If You Remove Your Undergarments".. (A sudden shrill electrified my body when I heard those words. I turn around to look at him. He is just doing his work on his laptop very casually. I didn't respond and turn to reach the door.) Mark: "Your wound will heal soon, so..." Anna: "Okay..." (What I just say? Did I actually agree to remove my undergarments? It's embarrassed me. I just rush out of his room in a hurry... But when I unintentionally imagine his words, my heart starts racing..) _______ I wish to wake up everyday to the feel of your breath on my neck... The warmth of your lips on my skin... The sound of your heart beating with mine... ________ "Anna has always been close to her best friend, Ria. However, when Ria dies in a mysterious suicide, Anna is left devastated and full of grief. To find out the truth behind Ria's death, Anna teams up with Ria's older brother Mark to find out what happened. Both of them fall in love to each other. He replaced Anna's nightmares with dreams, Anna's worries with happiness, and her fears with love... --------- "Devastated by his younger sister's mysterious death, Mark vows to find the truth behind her suicide. However, when he discovers the truth, he takes it out on Anna, making her his slave out of revenge. But to his surprise, he starts to find himself falling in love with Anna again. No matter how many fights you may get into, if you truly love someone it should never matter in the end... ---------- The best feeling is when you look at him and find him he is already staring at you... ---------- He is kissing me very warmly and caring by holding my face with his hands... I look into his eyes... He just closes his eyes while he is kissing me deeply... I hold his Blazer tightly... I am very happy but I feel shy, since he is kissing me in front of everyone... My eyes are Wet... I can hear the sounds of claps and happy whispers around the Hall... I can hear Mona's voice with cherishing tone... After a few minutes of our kiss, Mark slowly leaves my lips and opens his eyes... I am still looking into his eyes... Shock fills me when I see tears in his eyes. "I Love You, Mark..." "I Love You, Anna..." And I am sorry for what I have done to you. From now on, Whatever may be the situation... I will be with you. ---------- Once, you were my salvation My light My peace Now, you are my prison My captor My king Your once warm eyes, Are now, cold as ice... You once took my heart in both hands, Calling me the finest in all the lands... But now your stone cold, dagger-like stare, Makes me want to run away like a startled hare I’m no pet to be kept, No exotic beast to be bound... Even with all this rage against you that I hold, What am I to do except do as I am told... {SOL} ----------- Join Anna and Mark in there sweet Revenge journey of Love and compassion... Please buy me a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/annamark4.7
"Little troubleshooter, we meet again. If you are still thinking of trying to get away, you better give up that silly idea." Ji Xiehan said, pinning her against the wall. Li Lanni pushed her fists against his chest. "Is this how you say ‘Hi’ to all your interviewers, Mr. Ji?" "There is no interviewer and certainly no interviewee." The man grinned devilishly. "There is only a husband and a wife. My darling, how are you going to compensate for all the emotional damage you caused me by slipping away?" "What?" Heavens... just what had she gotten herself into? ….. Her life almost came to an end because of a tragic accident but instead, she lost her memory. Who would have thought that just when she was starting to get used to her new life, she would get trapped in a whirlwind engagement? Out of all kinds of injustice fate could do to her, why did her fiancé have to be that white-haired pervert?! "You better not fall in love with me!" she snarled at the man grinning before her. Ji Xiehan's smile deepened. "Are you... kidding me? Why would I fall in love with you?" Li Lanni: "You better mark your words." The man grinned and helplessly shook his head, how could he fall in love with the woman he was already in love with? Taking up the challenge to crawl into her heart, Ji Xiehan promised himself to always treat her well and love her. (Warning: This book features mature content) ... Join my discord server to chat with other readers and the author. tinyurl.com/Avalorian If you want to support the author, buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/avalorian ... Editors: Essy, Aurora, Mia4.7
[Status: COMPLETED] [Trigger warning for attempted suicide. First 100 chapters are filled with angst and drama but I promise it will get better on later chapters.] “I am not happy anymore.” Her husband said with a straight face. “Let’s get divorced.” Three months ago, when she found out about her husband’s unfaithfulness, Li Xiuying had hoped that it was a mistake, that he had a lapse of judgement. Three months later, he delivered the ultimatum without the decency to tell her the real reason he’d ask for separation. “I simply don’t love you anymore.” was the only thing he said. Determined to move on, she was about to leave and go to her twin sister, but fate had different plans. The mistress had caused her demise, and what could be, would never be. Enraged by the knowledge of what her beloved sister went through, Li Chuntao abandoned her dream of becoming a doctor to avenge her sister. Disguising herself as her dead sister, Li Chuntao faked amnesia to cover her flaws while portraying Mu Jianyu’s innocent wife. Amidst her quest to seek justice for her sister’s death, will Li Chuntao finally acknowledge the love she had long denied for herself, or will she allow hatred to consume her? Editor/Proofreader: ninaviews Update release: 2 chapters on weekdays --------------------- Little Miss Series (1) Little Miss Devil: The President's Mischievous Wife (completed) (2) Little Miss Witch: Revenge of the Tainted Angel (completed) (3) Little Miss Sunshine: Conquer the Emperor's Heart (4) Little Miss Trouble: The Emperor's Rebellious Consort (5) Little Miss Heiress: The 30 Days Free Trial Lover (6) Little Miss Fae: Banshee in the Modern World (7) Little Miss Immortal: The Nine-Tailed Imperial Consort --------------------- My Other Books (1) PS I'm (Not) Over You (2) Gourmet Empress: Hubby, Why's Your Name on the Menu? (3) Evil Husband, Glutton Wife: Buy Miss Piggy, Get Free Little Buns Official Website: https://www.anjeeriku.com/ Join our discussion on discord: https://discord.gg/DjFUwGK Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/anjeeriku Donations: paypal.me/anjeeriku Follow me: facebook.com/anjeeriku instagram.com/anjeeriku Little Miss Witch Book Cover by RinkaShikimori/ Copyright 2020 anjeeriku4.8
Mature Content. Married to someone we don't love will definitely feel like living in hell. Moreover, if the husband turns out to have a wife and children. Soo Yin was just 18 years old when asked by her father to marry a man. The marriage is a form of gratitude because the man has helped their family to pay off quite a lot of debts to loan sharks. Dae Hyun is a director at a five star hotel. His life is perfect because he has a model wife and a sweet son. Until one day Dae Hyun came across Kim Nam's family who were having a hard time. He helped him out of pity. Instead, Dae Hyun falls in love with Kim Nam's daughter, Soo Yin at first sight. Unexpectedly, Kim Nam asked him to marry his only daughter. Without thinking Dae Hyun accepted his offer because this was expected by him. Soo Yin is forced to accept the marriage for his father's sake. But unexpectedly, after a day of marriage, Soo Yin found out about Dae Hyun's status, who was already married. Soo Yin feels so angry that she finally decides to run away. How is their story going? Will Soo Yin accept Dae Hyun as her husband? Follow the full story which will be contained in the following chapters in detail. Happy Reading on Webnovel. follow me, Instagram : Nayya_Phrustazies Facebook : Nayya Phrustazies4.7
"Leo, don't you love me again?" "I don't, so stop." Leo said, stealing glances at the woman in the driver seat, who doesn't seem to care about the fact that another woman was with him. He was stunned when the woman beside him took advantage of his distraction and sealed his lips with her own. "Don't you miss this?" She asked. "Get out!" He screamed. After getting rid of his ex that kept pestering him, he swallowed hard before, "I'm sorry you had to see that." He said. "What's my business with that?" She fired back. ......... "You know I can't be killed by humans, except you right?" She asked. "I know." "Then what are you doing here? What if this was a trap?" She felt so pissed right now and couldn't get the feeling of his racing heart off her mind. Could it be that he has been in love with her, all these while? She wasn't ready to face the truth and seeing the determination in his eyes before opening his mouth to talk, "let's just leave." She said. She couldn't face his response. ......... "You know, I just feel like kissing you right now." She said and his eyes went huge. Did he hear right? The woman that hated him so much and didn't bother hiding it, actually said that? "Well... umm." He was still searching for a reply, because he refused to believe this is real, but Clara wasn't asking for permission. She just let him know what she felt like doing. She limited the space between their lips to nothing and took his lower one in between her lips, while his lashes fluttered continuously. "Don't let that woman touch you again. I don't like it!" She declared, claiming her man. join the server link: https://discord.gg/Q7tY3F84.9
COMPLETED His business rivals drugged a cold-hearted and handsome CEO, and the medicine intoxicated his whole body. The only way to cure him is through sexual contact. He went to the hospital to have his antidote, and a young nursing student who substituted someone to save this mysterious man fell into his trap. The ordeal lasted for three nights in a row. The man disappeared like he never existed before. After how many years, while she gradually discovers the mystery of her father's death, they meet again. For four years, he barely slept through full nights, and he developed severe insomnia caused by the drug. Accidentally, he accused her of being a thief. He captured and imprisoned her; however, vague memories of the scent and woman's body that served him during his struggling moment keeps haunting him. The smell of her body is like magic, gradually calming his restless nerve and making him sleep. He possessed her immediately and promised not to let her go the time he laid his eyes on her. He discovered she is the same woman who had become his antidote that night, yet he concealed the truth because she strives to flee away from him. No wonder he got a sense of déjà vu when he first saw her and smelled her fragrance. No wonder he was so enamored by her and her body. It turns out that she's the woman he often dreams about, the first significant woman in his life. The woman he is longing for and his beautiful nightmare. He fell in love with her and does all means to make her his wife. She wanted her freedom, and she refused him several times. The painful memory of the past keeps haunting her, and she promised to take revenge on a man who assaulted her four years ago. Would she fall in love with the man who takes advantage of her that night? Does the mysterious man, love at first sight, will change their fate? How long could he stand against her hatred to win her trust and love? Special Note: If you are looking for a sweet contemporary-romance genre, this novel doesn't have that kind of plot. Most plots of my novel talk about mystery, suspense, and a slice of life. Often FL starts a slow pace of development, from weak to strong.4.8
"Why did you do that? Why the hell did you do that? Didn't I tell you to stop bothering me? I don't like you and how many times do I have to shout it in front of you just to make you understand that I don't like you? I don't love you and that's the last thing I will ever do!" They say words cut deeper and harder than knives. A knife can be pulled out but words are embedded into our soul. It leaves unseen and long-lasting scars. But guess what? She knew it, yet she wanted to take a sip of her sorrows and drink from her trapped bleeding heart. ~~~~~~~~°~~~~~~~~°~~~~~~~~°~~~~~~~~ It all started 8 years ago when she met him and fell in love with him. The problem was that he already has a girlfriend and he doesn't like her. But a stubborn and spoiled brat Samantha Soriano couldn't accept it. So she made a decision and planned everything to make Luke Marcuz Williams her man. But fate didn't seem to cooperate with her stupid plan as it failed her, in which she ended up trapped with him in an arranged marriage. A marriage wherein everyone's eyes were perfect, full of love and respect, but in reality, it seemed like hell. He made her life a living hell. They didn't know that behind those smiles painted on her lips, tears flowed silently... and behind those laughs she was sharing, pain and sorrow were hidden carefully. Until she learned to let go and learned the truth that he will never start loving her, no matter what she does. But... What if everything suddenly changed after four years? What if he started showing the care and love he should have done 4 years ago, will she be willing to forget everything that happened and leave them behind? And if she realizes she has never really forgotten him, will she be willing to give him a chance this time or will she be ready to be with the man who once caused her pain?4.8
What if you get some hidden treasures, which existence was unknown for almost two generations? This story is about a girl, who had a one-night stand with the richest man in the country, but not in a normal situation. They both were drugged when they met. Was it their fate? They did not even see each other. She got pregnant by that man.But. How could they two be together? What is their relationship with the hidden treasure? To know, please read 'Secret love of the CEO'. (I don't own the book cover.I only modified it.The whole credit of the cover goes to the original artist.If anyone have any issues with it,please let me know.) Please add my book to your library and support me with power stones. We can discuss about the book as well as the characters directly through: Instagram id:-https://www.instagram.com/xioani3/ Facebook id:-https://www.facebook.com/Iamriser Dischord:https://discord.gg/P4h55WmdMu (Dear reader,I am planning to do a giveaway of 600 coins among 6 top fans of this book.Please join my server of discord to know about it in details.)4.7
"Do you see this?" I held up a card between my fingers. Jason looked at the card, then back at me, confusion clear as day in his eyes. "What is this?" "A wild card, obviously," he shrugged, looking like he was about to tell me to get to the point. All in due time. "Obviously," my smile probably looked sarcastic, like I was making fun of him. Jason had no business being fussy with the position he was in. "Take a look at your surroundings, my love. The situation you find yourself in is less than ideal, and I'm the only one who can save you," I was done being the hurt one. The one who was always left behind. "Now tell me again. What is this?" "A wild card." "This is what I am to you right now," I put the card down on the table and slid it towards him. "And whether it wins or loses the game for you is your move." ~°~°~°~°~°~ An accidental marriage. A drunken mistake, or a premeditated plan for revenge? Amaria doesn’t know what to make of her new situation, and due to unforeseen circumstances, she is trapped. Forced to accept her fate until the time is right, a typically reserved executive finds herself at a crossroad between following logic, and giving in to her bleeding heart. The man she calls her husband does not make it easy for her either, but however she decides to look at it, she reaches the same conclusion. You can’t change a player. As for him? Well, it’s up to him to decide what he’ll do with this new mess he’s stuck in. [WARNING: the male and female lead in this story have a complicated relationship with oftentimes toxic elements. The second volume of this story will see to their personal growth as they learn what it means to be in healthy relationships.]4.5
Twin brothers Jayden and Aiden, live in the shadows of each other. They were searching for their missing sister who they lost because of an accident years ago. The underworld king, Aiden, plans to kidnap Jennifer whose father was linked to that incident. But the elite businessman who is also the captain in SOF(Secret operation force), Jayden saves Jennifer. Because of the confusion created by Jayden, Aiden’s men kidnap Elina who is Jennifer’s best friend. Aiden and Elina kick-off after their first meeting while Jayden forces Jennifer to marry him in return to let her best friend go… My love, my baby! Love! It’s sweet love everywhere, I love you with all my heart! Even death cannot do us apart, You are mine and I am yours... (The book cover does not belong to me. All the credits go to the artist.)4
As a fiery young shrew, Xu Weilai was confident that no one would be able to resist her charms. However, time and again, she was thwarted by Gu Yu. Not only had he not taken responsibility for her, he had also dissolved his betrothal to her, causing her to be a laughingstock. Three years later, she did her best to stay as far away from him as possible. But how…? She’d met him by chance at a banquet. She’d met him by chance at dinner. She’d even met him by chance while on the way to the washroom! This had to be a curse! Finally, the heartless Gu Yu coldly warned, “If you appear before me again, I won’t let you off!” Xu Weilai was so frightened that she booked the next flight out of the country! But who could have predicted that the man she was seated beside… was none other than he again! Oh no! Her life was flashing before her eyes!4.6
“Didn’t you want me to be with you when you bought me? I’m willing to do it!” said the cold business tycoon. He was unrivalled when he behaved like a bully. “You… You liar!” She was pissed. He set up this trap and lured her into it. Now, he blamed her. She could not tolerate it anymore. She wanted a divorce. “Fine.” Spoiling a wife had no limits. He accommodated her whims. “The corporation belongs to you; The house belongs to you; The car belongs to you; I belong to you.” Who is Ye Lanchen? An unbeatable business tycoon. Who is Ye Lanchen? An unpredictable, distant overlord. Who is Ye Lanchen? A devil who spoils his wife to the core.4.8
"Your virginity has always been mine to take," he said while his fingers gripped the neckline of her gown ready to rip it off. Her teary eyes widened in shock at his declaration, and she forgot to breathe. All the colours drained from her face as she froze frightened. She was meant to be his forever, but his one mistake turned her love into hatred. He was her Prince Charming, but her hatred turned him into a heartless Villain. Mistakes and misunderstandings led to heartbreaks. She doesn't want to be with him anymore, but he doesn't want to let her go, ever. A Love-Hate relationship between childhood Sweethearts who turned into archenemies by the time they reached adulthood. Read on to know more about their journey into the roller-coaster ride of LOVE. PS. The male protagonist comes with a bit of negative shade.