After having her heart get broken, Solar decided to close her heart from any romantic feelings. But as fate won't allow it, she one day meets one of her upperclassman in the place where you would least expect him to be. 
Why?
Because the so called upperclassman is said to be handsome and rich but cold and a bastard. At least that’s how the students would describe him. But truthfully he doesn’t mean any harm and is just blunt with his words.


*I don't own the photos I used in the cover photo. I just badly photoshopped them together. Credits to the rightful owners.

The story of Michael, the student council president, his romantic interests and his fight against the school's criminal organisation. Will he use power for good? Or will he end up sinning just as badly as everyone else?

"Charie! I'll call you again." Lu Jiaosheng ended the call and got up to check on Lee Chin Mei. 
"Don't move." He said when Lee Chin was about to bend down to pick up the broken bottle.
The large pieces of the broken bottle were all scattered on the floor. Lu Jiaosheng went to Lee Chin Mei and without further ado, he lifted Lee Chin Mei up and walked her out from the broken bottle. 
Lee Chin Mei was speechless and all she could do was to stare at Lu Jiaosheng's face who are just an inches away from her. 
It was just a mere 20 seconds but it feels like he carried her for 20 minutes. 
Her world seems to stop. 
"I'll call the service maintenance to clean up the mess" Lu Jiaosheng said after he put down Lee Chin Mei and was unaware that the poor girl's heart had rapidly beating. 
She nodded and looked at Lu Jiaosheng as he pressed the buzzer to the nurse station. 
"I'm sorry but can you please connect me to your service maintenance because they were some broken bottle here at suite 1601"
Lee Chin Mei was again mesmerized on how Lu Jiaosheng said it in a cool fashionably manner. How lucky the woman he will going to marry someday. 
But when she remember the woman he was talking over the phone earlier, there was a pain suddenly felt at the corner of her heart. 
"The service maintenance will be here in a bit, so stay away from the broken bottle so you won't get hurt" Lu Jiaosheng said and looked at Lee Chin Mei.
"Thank you" she said, she tried to stare back but she could not do so. She felt that the more she looked straight into his eyes, the more he would know her innermost feelings towards him. She looked away and landed her eyes at her brother who was still sleeping. She was glad to know that the sound of the broken bottle did not wake him up. Her needed some good rest. 
She scolded herself. When did she became clumsy?
She walked back to the sofa and picked up her phone. 
She sent Gu Lauren a message.
LEE CHIN MEI: Do you know what the upcoming movie in the theater now?
GU LAUREN: Movie? Hmmm, me and my boyfriend are planning to watch a romantic movie next week. It is movie by Chu Jiuyou.
Chu Jiuyou. She was the top actress in the industry today. She already watched some of her dramas and she seems not like that actress that much. For her, she wasn't really good. Yes, she was beautiful but acting wise she was trying hard. 
Unlike her sister-out-law who was born with natural talent in acting. 
GU LAUREN: Why? Do you want to tag along?
Tag along? No way? She would rather stay at home than to be their third wheel. 
LEE CHIN MEI: No. 
GU LAUREN: Then why do you ask?
LEE CHIN MEI: I'm a bit bored and was thinking of watching a movie then. But I don't want to be your thirdwheel. 
GU LAUREN: Then I will tell Wang Chen to join us so we can have a double date. 
LEE CHIN MEI: I rather watch alone.
GU LAUREN: Wow! I never watch a movie alone. You're so brave. 
Lee Chin Mei twitched her mouth. It it any way possible that the movie that Lu Jiaosheng wanted to watch with the girl he was talking to was the movie Gu Lauren mentioned. 
Romantic movie. 
And did he mention that when he watches movie with a girl he considered it as a romantic date? 
She looked at Lu Jiaosheng and wasn't aware that he was glaring at him. 
"Why are you glaring at me?" Said Lu Jioasheng who was observing her while she was busy texting on her phone. He was surprised when she suddenly lifted her face and looked at him glaringly. 
She did not answer him but rather asked a question.
"Why do people love to watch such a romantic movie?" She said in an annoyed voice.
"...."
"Gu Lauren and her boyfriend are planning to watch a romantic movie next week. What so good on this romantic flick? They are just giving a false hope that everyone has a happy ending." 
"...."
"Not everyone who's in love will end up together to someone they fell in love with but these romantic movies are always trying to make the viewers believe that once they fell in love, they will get a happily ever after." 
Lu Jiaosheng can't help but amazed with what he was hearing with Lee Chin Mei and saw her angry expression. 
What's the problem of his little girl?
Why does she suddenly flares up and was annoyed by romantic flick?
Wasn't she just okay earlier? 
"Are you also that fond on this romantic flick?" She asked that caught him offguard. 
Did he enjoy watching romantic flick? 
Well maybe yes when he was watching it with his ex-fiancé before. 
He seldom watch movies. When he does, he normally like to watch action or sci-fi movies. 
"That's depends if I'm going to watch it with my woman then maybe yes." He answered.
"So are you going to watch this upcoming romantic movie too by Chu Juiyou?"
Chu Jiuyou? 
Why does her name sound familiar to him.
Wasn't she the no name actress before who was trying to hook up with him? 
So was she famous now? 
"I would rather stay home than watch her movie then. She has a bad acting skills." Lee Chin Mei said.
Thou he hasn't watched any movie of Chu Jiuyou, he could have only agree with what Lee Chin Mei was saying. 
"Yes. I would rather stay home too and cuddle with my woman than watching any romantic movie." He said because just she agreed on she had said earlier, all of these romantic movies were just make believe. 
Lee Chin Mei mood turned more sour and she did not bother talk to Lu Jiaosheng again. 


He pinched her nose and that made Song Dei Si snapped back to reality. 
“Hey!” Song Dei Si put a mock on her face as he looked at Yan Mor Tee. 
"Earthcalling Song Dei Si. Are you back from Milkyway?" Yan Mor Tee's handsome face was grinning at the woman whose eyebows were knitted next to each other.
"A penny for your thought?" He asked and gave her  a concerned look. 
Song Dei Si gave him a survey look at this time. 
When she looked at him that way, he always felt uncomfortable and couldn't help but looked away from her gaze. 
"I need your help" she said in a low voice.
He looked back at Song Dei Si's tiny yet beautiful face and asked "What is it?" 
"I need to get pregnant soon" she said nervously.
"So how can I be of help?" He asked. Puzzled.
"Be the father of my child." 
Upon hearing her answer, he can't help but burst out laughing.


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This trope has been abused by Anime lately to the point you can't even tell why it exists anymore.

In my humble opinion, this trope shouldn't be evoked just for the sake of tasting the forbidden fruit but rather to show the character's mistrust in people who aren't blood-related. Controversial as it is, there are a lot of historical acts of it in real life.

Most of though has nothing to do with 'love'. Some eastern clans kept their 'bloodline purity' through marrying off siblings while others had their own political reasons to do so. Either way, there are rarely those who marry their sibling by choice.

But those who do are an example of what happens when you confuse 'familial love with romantic love' or just because the fact they are blood-related isn't found out in tragedies. Though most realistic people in these circumstances act appropriately.

Either they start their relationship from scratch or deal with the consequences if they have already started a physical relationship. Either way, nothing in real-life is as optimistic as this working out. Not unless there's a old governmental law in place.

I emphasise on 'ancient customs' since even the Egyptians found this normal. I could list the number of reasons a normal and rational individual would choose to curb-stomp any less-than-innocent feelings for their siblings as soon as they feel it.

However, the 'familial love turned romantic' is a subject much more interesting to me than a forced marriage or just not knowing the other party is blood related. That's because it takes certain qualities in the main character to evoke this trope.

Firstly, they must have a concrete cynical mindset towards others and overvalue their relationship with this sibling in particular. Whether the siblings is older or younger, girl or guy, they must have this sibling at the centre of their universe innocently.

After all, no good 'Sibling Complex' is anything like in Anime... Even if there was a person who got attracted to his sibling physically, their common sense would make them crush those thoughts.

The difference between those who confuse familial love with romantic love and a normal person is either how they obsessively put this sibling on a pedestal as if no one can beat them, or how they seek true 'understanding' in their life partner.

Most siblings have lived with each other from childhood and are openly honest with each other to a fault. There are, if not full aware of each other's strengths and weaknesses, are still the kind of people who would never judge their sibling outwardly. All you need in a life partner is right there if twisted the right way, the only thing left is a motive. Why would the character pursue a sibling?

They can either be immature like a teen, or it could be circumstances that make them act. What I am trying to say that a 'Sibling Complex' works backwards compared to a regular relationship.

You've already known your sibling for most of your life, you are already certain about the things you can and cannot do, now all that's needed is the incident that makes them turn this 'romantic'.

Saying that there are a lot of ways for you to write about their familial love turning romantic isn't true at all. After all, why wouldn't the character be content on their relationship with their sibling being innocent? You HAVE to give a good reason for this.

If not, you risk turning your character into a guy who only thinks with his lower half. What good is there for character of such nature? The best way to avoid this is making circumstances force his hand.

I don't mean societal wise like forcing them to hook up because of traditions. You can do that but you'll miss the chance of adding social development which affected the character's heart and mind.

Perhaps the character was bullied all their life and only found solace in their sibling, perhaps there was once incident that deeply rooted into the character's heart and made their thoughts messy.

In the end of the day, you must be able to show an emotional reason for them to evoke this trope.

Moving on:

The second quality the character needs is some self-awareness, they need to understand the consequences of their actions and just how their actions are seen by others. The self-conscious protagonist tends to make their sibling suspicious as their previously innocent demeanour gets covered by a mask they put up. The sibling will then become inquisitive and find out the truth.

It's just depraved to not add the character struggling inwardly as even this sibling of theirs might not respond to their 'romantic affection' in a positive way. It would be tragic for their relationship to break due to him acting on his toxic thoughts.

In the rare case that the sibling returns the character's romantic affection, they are placed in a worse state than Romeo and Juliet. They are bound by blood and know of the forbidden fruit, yet they they still desire it regardless of the world around them. Though love between siblings is a sin, can you create circumstances in your story to justify it?

You probably CAN do it. It won't come off as a bad piece of work that gives out the wrong messages if you are self-aware about this trope, admit that this trope cannot be evoked by a rational and logical main character, and make it more than about the romantic aspect of 'sibling love'. Though you can cater to a niche audience, a regular romance would be much more of a intriguing option if there's nothing else going for the story other than this.

That's all I got for you. See you next time someone makes a request or I get inspired. Peace out!

(Cover by Darkstar Dust)

This is a story I worked on ages ago that has been refined and edited by adding foreshadowing to events while also simplifying the power system better than before. This story can be considered a prequel to An Adventure Beyond Greatness as it takes place years prior to the events of that story.

Short Synopsis:
After retiring from the battlefield, my life became empty and lifeless. The regrets of my past haunt me in my sleep. Then a change occurred, a King from another world summoned me to fight for his kingdom, but I died even before I could give him my answer. Now, after a fake God allowed me to reincarnate (albeit imperfectly) with my memories intact, into a world filled with magic and swords.

Long Synopsis:
This is about a flawed protagonist who only knew to rely on others and not socialise who gets a second chance to change himself in order to live the life he aimed for in his past life. The narrator isn’t exactly trustworthy since it is purely in his bias perspective while other perspectives given by others fill in the blanks that he either leaves out or twists to suit the situation.

The story itself can be considered a parody of Isekai’s classic tropes which are given a sense of reality as time goes by. As there exists no ‘Demon Lord’, there is also no black and white, only characters opinions and counter-opinions throughout the story.



Chapter 11 

Brittany - 

‘What about in bed? Would that mean I could never, you know, that I could never take charge?’ 

Dani: ‘See, that can depend. Everyone is different. Some people hold onto their position all the time. Personally, for me, sex is sex. I like to be on top as much as I like laying back while someone has their way with me. It's not about who's Dominant or submissive. It's hot, sometimes kinky sex. Two Tops could have sex, two bottoms, any combination.’ 

‘Ok, yeah, I get that.’ 

Dani: ‘Sometimes, it's all about sex. Some people only want the orgasm. Some are only interested in letting this side out every now and then. Some, practice dynamics in every part of their life possible, but it depends on how you negotiate it though.’ 

‘What do you mean?’ 

Dani: ‘Well, first off, a lot of people have multiple relationships. Like a romantic one, maybe a marriage even, with a separate dynamic. They agree on terms that both primary partners are ok with. Like if a couple has children, they may say the dynamic can in no way interfere with the family. Maybe the other partner in the dynamic can be around the children, but only as a family friend. Some want it totally separate. So, you negotiate what is and isn't ok to be involved. Like for you, you could say, if you enter a dynamic on the bottom side, that the Top, maybe me, can't interfere with your school. So if you need to study, you are left alone, you can't be made to feel bad, or pressured. That's the way it is no matter what. A good Top, wouldn't need to be told that, but it covers your ass if you ever need it.’ 

‘That makes sense. So what if, it's romantic and dynamic? Like if I dated my Dominant...’ 

Dani: ‘That's very common too. Everyone is different, some are in a dynamic that grows into a romantic relationship, some are the opposite, some start with both. I've found, for me, if there's an attraction for both kinds of relationships, you start with the romantic. Get to know each other, develop a good foundation and maybe include some play or kinky sexual aspects, but wait on advancing it.’ 

‘What would it eventually advance to?’ 

Dani: ‘Well, many Dominants want to put protocols in place. Like I prefer someone serving me to always be on my right. When walking, eating, anything. I use my right hand most, so I would hand things to them with my right, I would grab them with my right, or push you out of the way if I thought you were in danger. Well, you or anyone, I mean, but having guidelines on how things are done. Like how you respond around others and all sorts of things.’ 

‘So special things? Just for the two of you?’ 

Dani: ‘Very special. Exchanging good energy with someone is always special. Protocols and rituals, make it even better. Some may say a certain greeting is no big deal, but it can mean the world when you've missed your partner. Even as simple as a kiss on your forehead, hands on your shoulders, and being told something like, hello my good girl. You're addressed as being theirs, and a good girl. Held, and kissed to offer comfort and the feeling of being in their grip. The same greeting if you were apart for just a few hours, or for days.’ 

‘I get it, I think. It's about the same thing over and over. No matter what's going on, always the same. So it offers comfort. It sounds so soothing, so reassuring.’ 

Dani: ‘Yep, that's the idea and the beauty of it.’ 

‘What else would we do? Or...I mean...what else can you do? Eh-examples.’

Brittany is a quiet, kind hearted girl who has always been too shy to step outside her comfort zone. One night after watching a crowd of people across from the coffee shop she was studying at she's approached by a beautiful woman that will soon change her entire life.


''Let's start with the basics,'' I say as they both look at me with confusion and curiosity/. We're currently in the dining area and they are seated across from me, notepads, textbooks, reading materials and pens are sprawled on the table along with their bookbags. ''Mrs Gomez said out test would be based on poetry right?''They nod in affirmation. ''Good. So far, we've discussed three poems: Ode to a Nightingale by John Keats, Crossing the Bar by Lord Tennyson and The Schoolboy by William Blake. What exactly do you need help in?
They both pause for a minute before Jason responds. ''Definitely, the Ode thing you just said.''
''Ode to a Nightingale.''
''Yea that.''
''And if you can briefly explain the others, it'll be highly appreciated.'' Ryan adds hesitantly in a bid to not test my patience. I smile a bit and he visibly relaxes. Jason avoids my gaze, looking at everything, from the tables, to the pictures on the wall to the fruit basket.
Is there something on my face?
''First thing's first,'' I start. ''In order to know about the poem we need to know about the poet himself. John Keats was a Romantic poet born in the 16th century and…''
''What's a Romantic poet?'' Ryan interjects. ''Do they like write poems about love and stuff?''
''Not quite. Romantic poets are those who wrote during the Romantic era. I don't want to go full on nerd on you, but the Romantic era was a cultural and intellectual movement that originated in Europe towards the end of the 18th century. That era was characterized by individualism and poetry of that era started to take on a more human form, not that poetry of the 18th century wasn't like that, but with the Romantic era, it was different. Emotions such as awe, horror and admiration were highlighted. Some poets focused their writing on eulogizing nature as seen in the works of William Wordsworth and P.B Shelley while others focused on the supernatural like Edgar Allen Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne.''
They both give me blank stares like I'm speaking in a foreign language and I sigh. ''And you don't know who they are.'' They nod wordlessly and I silently shake my head.
Worsworth, Hawthorne, Poe and Shelley may not be in our curriculum this year but Mrs Gomez did mention them when she was giving an introductory class on Romantic poetry. It peaked my interest so I ended up Googling poems written by these individuals and found them fascinating to say the least. To think that such words of wisdom came from humans just like me is really inspirational.
I can only aspire to be like these wonderful poets.
Mum comes around from the kitchen carrying a tray with mugs of hot chocolates. She settles it down in the middle of the table and we say a quick thank you to her and continue.
''They're not important,'' I say calmly. ''All you need to know is that they are Romantic poets and John Keats happens to be one of them.'' I check the time on my phone briefly. ''Okay, so do you have a printed copy of the poem?''
''Yea,'' Ryan says and stretches his right hand to get a rumpled piece of paper from the side of the bag. Jason brings out a folded paper from his manila file and settles it on the table. 
''Great. FYI, I started reading the analysis of the poem yesterday case it's been a while so I'm a little rusty.''
Jason gives me a sideway smile, his aqua blues firmly planted on mine. I give a sideway simile of my own, my hands gripping the paper in front of me. You know, it should be a crime for someone's son to actually look this good. Jason always gives off this I-just-rolled-out-of-bed-but-I-have-money-vibe which on anyone would have looked repulsive, but on him, it's making my stomach turn in a good way.
And again, that is very very bad.
Ryan coughs loudly and we both look away. I clear my throat loudly and he grabs a fountain pen. Ryan has a knowing look on his face and I know he had seen what had transpired between us but said nothing.
''Right,'' I say after a beat. ''Ode to a Nightingale is a regular ode with eight stanzas and a regular rhyme scheme. Basically, the poem explains how Keats is in a state of discomfort and he envies the imagined happiness of the nightingale. Keats longs for wine to numb his senses and take him out of his misery per se. He wants to be in the world of the nightingale because in his delusion, he thinks the nightingale is without troubles and worries which, when you think about it, makes sense because he says that his life is full of pain.'' 
They nod their heads and I continue. ''Add this to your fun facts about John Keats: He died of tuberculosis at the age of 25.''
''That's horrible,'' Ryan sympathizes, his face downcast. ''He never got to experience life fully.''
''Indeed. So you kinda see where he's coming from when he says he wants to be in the world of the nightingale. Thinking about it thoroughly, don't we all want to be in the world of the nightingale? I'd trade a world full of happiness and love for this dump of a world we're living in right now.''
And I put that on everything.
.........
I spent the better part of 2 hours explaining to Ryan and Jason the importance of the poem and why John Keats actually wrote the poem. We also discussed the various themes and the significance of the Nightingale in the poem. After the 'class' they seemed satisfied enough and even took notes down which caught me by surprise. I guess being on the basketball team is a huge deal to them.
Of course it's important to them, they're captain and co-captain.
Also, let's be real, their popularity cred would totally diminish and they'd be shamed all through school if they fail. While I do not want that to happen, it'd be funny to see the roles being reversed for once.
''You did good, sweetie,'' Mum says as she joins me on the dining table. Jason and Ryan had left a while before dinner with an external amount of gratitude to my mum. I didn't think Jason could be polite, but he was kissing my mum's ass a few hours ago. Of course, mum being who she is, invited them to come over at any time.
''I'm proud of you.''
''I'm proud of me too.'' I did a good deed today so that should score me some extra points in heaven, right?
''You put pettiness aside and helped out your school friends,'' I give her a pointed look and she corrects herself. ''I mean acquaintances.''
Better.
''I raised you well, Mel,'' she says with a satisfied smile and a look as if reminiscing about the past.
She really did raise Sophie and I well. I would never trade my mum for anything in the world. When my dad left and decided that being a parent is too much work, mum picked up the slack and made sure that we were taken care of didn't want for anything. Even if Sophie and I wanted something and she couldn't afford it at the moment, she'd make sure that she'll still get it, albeit at a later date. We may not be rich or have the luxuries of the world, but fuck those, I have my sister and my mum and that's enough for me to die a happy teenager.
I do not want to die at all, at least not now, but you get my point.
''That boy, the one with the chestnut hair?''
''Jason?''
''Yea, him. He looks very familiar. I can't put my finger on it but I feel like I have met him before,'' Mum says with a frown on her face. ''Maybe I've seen him at the mall or something but I know him from somewhere.''
''Maybe you remember him at the yearly parents-teachers conference?'' I suggest. She shrugs. ''Maybe.''
''When you're done, turn off all the electrical appliances and check if the doors are locked. I don't want another burglary incident,���' she mentions with a chill in her voice. Last year, our apartment was burglarized. They stole valuable family heirlooms, including all the jewellery that Grandma Maggie passed down to mum, money and a few trinkets that Grandpa Harry gave her on her wedding day. Long story short, it was a devastating day, we filed a police report and the culprits have not been caught.
Fuck the justice system.
''Sure.''
''Goodnight, Mel. Don't stay up late or you'd have a brain fart.''
I snort and she squeezes my shoulder. Making a left, I hear her footsteps trudging up the stairs until they were no longer audible.
A message pops up on my notifications. Unlocking my phone, I open it and see that it's from an unknown number.
Thanks for today. J.B.
I beam a little and close the phone, taking in the days ' events in one breath.
What a day!


Adelaide Montessori Prep, school for the children of the rich and upper-class members of the social ladder.

So what is Melody Jones doing in a school like that? One word: Scholarship.
.........................

Meet Melody:

Melody is not a damsel in distress. She's witty, sassy, and badass, but one person just seems to irk her every time: Jason Blunt.

Meet Jason:

Son of a famous model and hot shot lawyer, Jason is living the high life: luxury vacations, private jets and designer everything. He seems to have it all but he just can't seem to stand one person: Melody Jones.

But they both have secrets, and once they get woven into each other's web, it will change their perceptions about each other forever.

Like they always say: There's always a fine line between love and hate.


NOTE:
Unless stated otherwise, this book would be told from the female lead's (Melody) perspective.

I woke up with the similar smell of hot chocolate and pancakes in the house...yumm
   I think mom is in good mood today. After finishing all my morning routine, I decide to go for the casual look.
 
      I went down towards kitchen to find my mom humming and baking pancakes while my dad is reading his newspaper, as I approach them my dad spots me and with a high-five says, " Good morning kiddo" , " Good morning dad". I turns toward my mon and greet her good morning which she replies back.
     
     "So what's with the good mood mom?" I ask her.
    
       She smiles but my dad replies "Well it happens to be that our new neighbour is your mom's highschool old good friend, well more life best friends. So she was planning to call them today for dinner". Well that's good so I just reply them by saying it's good .
    
      Shortly after breakfast they leave for work leaving me alone. Without having any idea what to do I plan to go for a walk. I quickly go upstairs and put my Converse on.
     
       As I was about to turn the corner i collided into someone, as I composed myself I saw it was a girl almost about my age. She has blond hair and black eyes, she is looking cute and has a good figure. After she composed she saw me " I am really sorry I was not looking which way I was going."
     
      "It's alright", I replied." Well, forgot to introduce myself, my name is Lily." She said while extending her hand. Shaking her hand I said " Hey, my name is Charolette."
    
       "Well I guess you are new to the town, never seen you before here." " Yeah just moved 2 days back here from New York.", I replied her. " So where you are heading to" I ask her. " Oh, I was actually going to the city library, got to know new romantic books have come". " Wait, you actually have a library over here?",I asked her with pure excitement. " Yeah, you want to join me?" She asked. " Yeah sure, if that's ok with you?" I didn't want to intrude her time. " Are you kidding me of course I will mind if you don't come with me. There are very less people in mystic falls who actually go to library." And with that we both started towards the library. On our way there I got to know that Lily was like me a senior in the Salvatore school and that she liked reading romantic genre books more.
     As we entered the library I was immediately covered by the smell of books, which was feeling very good. Lily started dragging me towards the end of the library where an old lady is sitting.
      As we approached her I saw she was wearing big rimmed glasses on her nose, as she saw Lily and me approaching her she smiled. "Ha! See who it is my dear Lily, so good to see you dear." " Well same goes to you Emma", Lily said. " So who is this pretty girl beside you Lily?" She asked glancing towards me. Blushing  I reached forward and shaking her hand said "Hi, my name is Charolette". " Well hello Charolette, I am Mrs.Anderson, but you can call me Emma. I guess you are new to the town". "Well yes I am"."Do you like to  read?". I replied by nodding my head. " Do you read any particular genre, Charlotte?" " No, I just read the books which ever grabes my attention and I am interested in every genre" I said with a smile. " Well that's a very good thing, exploring every thing" she said with a wink which made me giggle. As I remembered Lily was next to us when I turned she was no where to be found. "Um... Excuse me Emma I will go and find Lily." And with that I went to the romantic section.
     When I went to romantic section I saw Lily sitting on the ground with so many books scattered around her. I smiles seeing the scene. When I approached her she lift her head up and gave me a smile. "So what are you doing with all these books, planning to borrow everything?" I asked. " No, I am just confused which one to take from all of these books" she sighed. When I went through all the books one books caught my eye it was Always you. Taking that book I handed it to her "Well this is a nice one I already read it, give it a try". She took the book from me. While she was reading the story at the back side I went in search for my book, but I settled with The Selection series. As I was taking the books Lily was standing beside me with a smile "This book is interesting, I will definitely read it. So you selected the book?" She asked. I showed her my books and we made our way to Emma to borrow the books
      
     As we made our way to my home Lily accompanied me and while saying my goodbyes we exchanged numbers. As I entered home I made my way towards my room and started reading my book feeling happy about making a new friend .

When you are trying to run away from the past, what if it catches up to you and traps you. You have no other option than to face it.
 Let's join the journey of Charolette Adam fighting her past to get her destiny.

Jang Shin's face was dark and his long narrow eyes burned with cold flames.  
He clenched his fists.
"Where did they go...?" He asked through gritted teeth.
Xiong Zhi glanced at Jang Shin. "I heard they went to H.X hotel?"
H.X hotel was the hotel Tang Xinyang was familiar with. And according to Song Xuantin, it has a good view with a romantic ambiance.  
Linfeng shook his head. "H.X Hotel... Tsk, tsk... Really, William, as expected of you..."
A gust of wind swept them as Jang Shin's shadow disappeared in place.
Xiong Zhi looked at Linfeng and smiled.
Success!  
The man clearly ate their bait.
Bang!
Tang Yin suddenly slammed her hand on the table, forgetting her demure white lily pretense.
"What do you mean by that?! My sister is strong, she will not be pushed down by a man so easily, except if the man is Jang Shin!"
"...!"
Lu Yin Ze turned his head to Tang Yin with wide eyes, surprised yet again.  
Jang Shin and Tang Xinyang...?
"Then, how about William?" he asked in confusion.
Was it a love triangle?
But no one answered him as Tang Yin looked at the couple in front of her, indignant. "Besides, you two did not see my sister before she went away. She is not wearing any dress. She is wearing a tracksuit!"
Xiong Zhi and Linfeng: ???
That woman wore tracksuit for a date?  
But Song Xuantin clearly said that the date would be in H.X hotel, and everything should be set up as romantic as possible.
"Then, why did you say it is a date earlier?" Lu Yin Ze asked again.
Finally, he was answered.  
"I said it is a 'suspicious' date, since my sister claimed that someone has finally challenged her into a date! Who would challenge her and call it a date? It is really suspicious." Tang Yin explained while massaging her frown.
For a moment, everyone's eyes were blank.
Then it finally clicked in Linfeng's mind.
"Perhaps, they are not going to date in the upper floor but on the lower floor instead..."
Xiong Zhi was curious. She tugged her boyfriend's sleeve curiously.  
"What's with the lower floor?"
Linfeng smiled helplessly, "You'll know when you get there."
***
H.X hotel was a chain of hotels owned by the Tang family.
It was a luxurious hotel very popular with women and couples, with the best Michelin chefs and a delicately designed interior to create a romantic ambiance, as well as amenity features aligned with beauty and wellness. It was a place with good scenery and skyscraper view while dining with beloved ones, giving off romantic vibes. Guests can also book a suite for a temporary place to stay.
But H.X hotel had one unique point that made it different from any other lines of hotels owned by the Tang family.
Not known to many people, it was a place where EMA members could stay freely without any charge. There were dedicated floors for these members to stay temporarily in. And because it was a place for EMA members to stay in, there was naturally a large area in the lower floors where EMA members could train themselves while staying in the hotel.
There had been some cases when EMA members wanted to test their strength with the others that the staff would temporarily set up a ring. A stage mechanism was set to rise from the floor whenever the need for a ring arises.
Because EMA members always had fun when other experts fought with the purpose of learning or comparing notes, this had become a normal routine and unique feature of H.X hotel. If any EMA members stayed in any H.X hotel branches in the country, they could visit the lower floor area and challenge someone whom they feel had the same capability when they felt like it.
This was an information solely known to the Tang family, the EMA members, and of course, the butler family subordinate to the Tang's--the Jang's.
Jang Shin knew this feature as well.
However, while driving his car furiously to H.X hotel, he totally forgot this important detail.  
His mind was filled with the image of Tang Xinyang in a red sexy dress, hugging the womanizer William as they flirted like an adulterous pair!
He already warned Xinyang!
How could she not take it seriously!
He should not have relaxed his vigilance.
Just like Xiong Zhi had said, Tang Xinyang is incredibly naive in this kind of matter.
That woman had no idea of her own charm and seductiveness. She never realized just how much eyes from men she had drawn in all of the previous events and parties she attended.
Just thinking of William smiling evilly while pushing the foolish Tang Xinyang onto the bed made his blood boil!
He dares?!
'Xinyang...! I hope you are sane enough and won't do something reckless!'
Jang Shin cursed inwardly. No matter how much he told himself not to care...he could not help but be overly bothered about it.
*******
The subject of his concern, Tang Xinyang, was currently eating a feast in the upper floor of H.X hotel. With the magnificent view and classic music, it really gave off classically romantic vibes.  
William who was wearing an elegant grey suit ate the food stiffly. Like a bird, he numbly chewed the meat slowly while thinking about 'life'.
"Senior! You should eat more!" Tang Xinyang, who was wearing a tracksuit, handed him a large slice of steak on his plate. "You should eat a lot more so you'll have energy later!"
William smiled forcefully and ate the meat like a robot.  
Why...
Why did no one find this woman strange, wearing a tracksuit in such a formal and romantic place?!
He soon found the answer.
"Young Miss Tang, you visited us again. Have you already booked a queue slot on the lower floor?" A man in a formal butler suit came to them and asked attentively.
William chewed the food slowly.  
So she was a regular customer?
"Manager! What great timing! Please book a queue slot for us two on the lower floor," Tang Xinyang said happily.
"This gentleman is...?" The tall manager looked at William, his experienced eyes instantly evaluating the young miss's male companion.
A handsome foreign man. Very tall and looked accomplished, with an innate confidence and magnanimous air.  
He looked familiar. He must be one of the people in upper society.
The young miss got good eyes, as expected of the young miss!
William put down his fork and wiped his lips with a napkin.
"William," he answered curtly with a nod.  
"Greetings, Sir William. Shall I arrange the two of you as a team, or will it be a duel between each other?"
William: (°v°)????
Did he hear it right?
Tang Xinyang's eyes were sparkling. "Duel. If possible, I want to cut in the line and have the match an hour later."
William: !!!!
He heard it right!
"Wait, Xinyang! D-duel..? What do you mean by a duel?" William asked with a dumbfounded look on his face.
They were on a date!  
A date!
"Eh? You are asking for a duel, aren't you?"
"What? Xinyang, I think you are misunderstanding something. I invited you to a date between a man and a woman."  
William took her hand and switched to his Casanova mode.  
"Although it surprised me when you appeared in a tracksuit despite me wearing my best suit all prepared for this date, I still think that you are very lovely and unique."  
He kissed the back of her hand.
He needed to do his best and finish this date perfectly for the remaining four days! So he could go back to his country fast!
Flattered, Tang Xinyang held her cheek, grinning widely. "Aiya~ I'm not that lovely."
William inwardly nodded.  
'Good, Good.'
His talent for making women blush and feel elated had not yet disappeared! It made him feel like he was back to being William.
"But I thought you are asking me for a duel, since you wanted to have the date here in H.X hotel. Anyway, since we are here now, we should not lose this golden chance to duel!"  
Tang Xinyang excitedly took her hand back and turned to the manager. "Manager please book a ring for us!"
William's eyes were dead.
What happened to the romantic date...?


Xiong Zhi ran away from her unwanted marriage.

That day, Linfeng, her aide, died while protecting her. The man who she held dearly in her heart died in her arms.

In her last breath, she uttered,

"Never again to be weak...Never again wasted our precious time...I'll promise...In the next lifetime... I will protect you...and..love you..."

Full of regrets, she closed her eyes, wanting to be united with the man in the underworld.

However, when she opened her eyes, she found herself in her sixteen-year-old body.

Realizing she had a second chance, the cold, indifferent, obedient, and meek young miss of the Xiong family was reborn as a strong, sharp, vengeful, bold, and confident woman.

In this lifetime, she will fulfill her promise with no regrets.

Of course, including seducing Linfeng again.


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True Relationships are difficult to build nowadays than they were built before.Most people get into relationships and Invest most of their time in the relationships only to find out in the end that all the efforts they invested wasn't at all worth it and they've ended up loosing much more than what they anticipated to gain.This is sad, painful and brings much more frustrations in life. In the end these experiences build people that are very hard to trust other people and thus making it even more difficult for them to trust and Experience true love. This difficulty of one finding a true relationship that he/she invest himself/Herself in is due to the fact that the world is dynamic and hence constantly changing in different aspects and especially the social aspects for Instance it was much easier to get a woman a man can call a wife just by going straight to the female's parents decently and directly propose then the female's parents would then decide whether the man is good or not good for their daughter. This system had its drawbacks but still brought simplicity when it came to relationships and Love. The elders and the societies of the past believed that one doesn't need to love first for him/her to be in a relationship and what belied That Love and Feelings develop eventually as people keep being together. This is to a certain degree true and some people may completely agree with me in this aspect. Romantic feelings that come about instantly almost always stem from physical attraction or other superficial characteristics, since you have not yet had time to learn about the individual's personality or character. Over time, these feelings can evolve into love based on other traits, such as shared interests, values and goals. Romantic feelings that develop over time may follow a similar path. For example, platonic friends may develop romantic feelings after spending time together and realizing they are a good match. Regardless of how long it takes for romantic feelings to develop, love -- as opposed to lust or infatuation -- almost always develops over time.



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In this generation things have greatly Changed because the older principles that were used to run the societies are no longer applicable for instance Nowadays in order for a man to get a lady to be her wife,the female has to first say Yes to the man and she says no then the Man ain't getting the lady. These Changes came automatically after the invention of the word Rights.Nowadays people have every kind of rights including the right to make their own choices which is a very good thing and important advancement of the society we are currently living in. After the commencement of the System that everyone has the rights to do particular things,The Relationships and Love aspect has become a very tight ship and it has been very difficult for most people to get true relationships and True Love and some of them are almost entirely loosing the Hope of ever finding True love and true Relationships. Just as one about to give up on the Aspect of love and relationships This book is about to give you the secrets behind relationships and the tracks that one would follow to true Relationships and True love and therefore giving Him/her the Chance to experience Love and happiness again and in the end sing the melodies of true Love.


#1.
"Let us be like
Two falling stars in the day sky.
Let no one know of our sublime beauty
As we hold hands with God
And burn
Into a sacred existence that defies -
That surpasses
Every description of ecstasy
And love."

#2.
The subject tonight is Love
And for tomorrow night as well,
As a matter of fact
I know of no better topic
For us to discuss
Until we all
Die!"

#3.
most importantly love
like it's the only thing you know how
at the end of the day all this
means nothing
this page
where you're sitting
your degree
your job
the money
nothing even matters
except love and human connection
who you loved
and how deeply you loved them
how you touched the people around you
and how much you gave them"

After the adverse change in generations traditions and sytems,It has been difficult to establish true Relationships and True love..Learn how to establish true relationships and love in our current generation

"I'm Lin siyu from the Baihe Wedding Company. I'll be serving the two prospective newlyweds today. " Fang Xiao stood at their dining table and began his opening speech politely and naturally. "May I know your name, Sir and Miss? "
Qiu Yitang and Du Caiwei were also instantly stunned. Although Fang Xiao had introduced herself as Lin Siyu, both of them almost instantly recognized her.
Qiu Yitang frowned and looked at Fang Xiao who was standing in front of him. He remembered that she had a pair of bright eyes, and her eyesight was very good. It didn't seem like she was nearsighted. Why did she wear glasses?
Was there a problem with her eyesight Or was her eyes sick?
Qiu Yitang was still puzzled Du Caiwei spoke very politely, "Oh, Miss Lin, my name is Du Caiwei, and this is my boyfriend, Qiu Yitang. We are preparing to get engaged next month. I want an extremely romantic engagement ceremony. I wonder if you have any good set meal introductions? "
The formal smile on Fang Xiao's face was still very good. Even when she was standing in front of Qiu Yitang and Du Caiwei, she tried her best to speak and act appropriately. She didn't show the slightest bit of enmity with them, even though her heart was in turmoil It was as if someone had broken into the room. It was not empty, but a wolf borrowing.
Therefore, she sat down opposite the two of them and handed them the exquisite album-like set menu Her voice was extremely polite and formal as she said, "we have a lot of set meals. Of course, if the two of you are in a hurry, we also want to save trouble. I personally think that it is better to use a set meal. If you have time, you are not afraid of trouble. You can hold your wedding according to your own wishes. As long as it is found in this world, our wedding company will do our best to make the customers satisfied. "
Du Caiwei seemed to be very interested in Fang Xiao's words. She flipped through the introduction of the set meal that Fang Xiao had given her just now Then she said with a little regret, "your set meal is not bad, but I don't think the way the bride appears is very good. I want an extremely romantic engagement ceremony. Miss Lin, regarding the way the bride appears, do you have any better suggestions for me? "
Fang Xiao frowned slightly when she heard this, feeling extremely uncomfortable in her heart However, she still spoke with a formalized enthusiasm, "of course I do. For example, I'll put Miss Du into a big balloon and put it in the air. Then, I'll let Mr. Qiu shoot an Arrow to break the balloon. You'll directly explode out of the balloon. This is both romantic and classic. The implication is cupid's Arrow."
Du Caiwei heard Fang Xiao's suggestion and immediately snorted. However, she still did not show it on her face. Instead, she looked sideways at Qiu Yitang and asked, "Yitang, you must not be willing to use this method, right? If I fall from the air, will I hurt myself? "
Qiu Yitang said a little irritably, "alright, just choose a set meal according to the successful list. Then why bother? which set meal is not romantic? "
Du Caiwei did not expect Qiu Yitang to be so impatient, so she immediately showed an aggrieved face She said gently, "alright then, let's choose this diamond set meal. Isn't 200,000 yuan a little too expensive? We are engaged, not married. "
"Mr. Qiu, Miss Du, we don't care if you're engaged or getting married. In short, the procedures are pretty much the same, especially the flowers and the way to appear. It takes time to set up the venue, and the diamond-class package will be held at the Windsor Hotel in Huicheng. That night, we'll even give you a top-class luxury honeymoon room. So, this discount is at most 99% off, and it can't get any lower. "

Five years ago, she replaced her twin sister to marry him who was burned beyond recognition and even became a eunuch. Five years later, when they met again, he pressed her against the wall in the corner A low voice sounded with doubt. "Is your daughter mine? " The corners of her mouth curled into a sneer. "Are you sure you have the ability to do that? " His originally cold face instantly turned into the darkness before the storm His voice was fierce and low as he growled, "woman, you are challenging me! "

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