Have you ever loved something to the extent that you could lie blatantly about it? In Jalilah's case, she had. She had loved ballet since she was a little girl, but being born from a northern Nigerian family, she had never got to be the ballerina she had always dreamed of. Did she let go of that dream? No, because she would lie for the sake of ballet, she would lie about being married so her mother could let her leave! Yazeed had never been choked up in a mess like this, but he had no choice but to stay mute and watch the drama unfold before his eyes. How would you feel to have a girl lie to her mother about you being her husband right before your eyes? They left, and she got what she had always been dreaming of. She knew she would love him someday, but she had never seen that day to be this close. What would she do? After knowing that their days together were numbered, she had to find another lie to tell her mother for them to find their separate ways. It got to the point that she couldn't pretend anymore, and she asked him the question. "Can I be your Mrs?" Yazeed had heard that question more than he cared to count, but she had never gotten an answer from him. Would he say yes and make her his lawful Mrs without her past life poking up? Or he would say no and live with the regret of not having her in his life? Which would be a topping to his already grieving soul.

Maryam Nazeef Danbatta is the crown jewel of the Danbatta legacy. Surrounded by five overprotective brothers and a father whose name commands the very soil of Kano, her life is a beautiful, velvet-lined cage. At twenty, her world is defined by lecture halls, family traditions at her grandmother's estate, and the silent understanding that she is "too delicate" for the world outside. She is safe. She is loved. She is invisible to danger. Then there is Khalil. Cold, brilliant, and devastatingly powerful, Khalil is the son of a political dynasty and the only man the Danbatta lions truly respect. He has been a fixture in Maryam's life for years...a silent, arrogant shadow who barely acknowledges her existence. To Maryam, he is the "Ice King," a man too high on his own pedestal to notice a girl like her. But behind Khalil's chilling indifference lies a calculation years in the making. He hasn't been ignoring her; he's been waiting. Waiting for her to grow up. Waiting for the right move. Waiting to dismantle the very walls her brothers built to keep him out. In a world where reputation is everything and family is law, can a quiet obsession turn into a "halal" happily ever after? Or will the secrets Khalil carries burn down the fortress Maryam calls home?

"So what are you doing in our house dingy girl?" He asked her coldly. "It's none of your business and please stop calling me dingy girl" She replied not meeting his gaze. "If I didn't stop calling you what can a low-class person like you do?" He asked glaring at her. "Simple I'll start calling you rich brat or dingy boy it is," She said faking thinking. "I dare you to call me that" He angrily said. "Dingy boy" She nonchalantly said without an ounce of fear for him. "Youuuuu" He barked as he matched towards her but-- ***** Follow the love story of Fatima Muhammad Abubakar popularly known as Fadimatuu and Ibraheem Khaleel Siddiqui who hated each other at first sight. So what happened when they were made to marry each other, could their hate triumph or would love conquer?

Dive into the intriguing story of two strangers from northern Nigeria, united in an arranged marriage, with unique love stories and heartbreaks, they're unaware of the unseen forces guiding their lives. Tied by destiny, explore their journey through culture and religion. Join us as we unravel the mystery, questioning whether their marriage will flourish amidst the enigmatic dance of fate. This story is full of romance, friendship, fate and trust. #2 truthfulness out of 831 stories #20 arewa out of 837 stories #677 romancestories out of 15.5k stories #4 hausastory out of 330 stories #109 newbie out of 11.1k stories Published 2021 updated 2024 Available on amazon https://a.co/d/8N88R2P

The air smelled faintly of oud and cold leather. Madina's heart was racing as she ended her furious call. She shoved her phone into her bag, muttering under her breath. She'd just hid into this car to save herself and it's all because of that man. Madina: "When I finally meet that man, I'll strangle him with his own tie." (she exhales sharply) "Who does he think he is-God?" A low chuckle came from the seat beside her. Deep, smooth. Dangerous. Muhammad Turad who has been studying her replies which stuns her"You might want to choose a softer form of negotiation, Miss." his tone is calm and teasing "Strangling governors tends to make headlines." She wants to strangle him Her breath caught. She turned slowly, eyes meeting his-dark, unreadable, but too alive to ignore. Madina: "You-You were here the whole time?" Turad: "My car. My silence. Your words." In the glimmering heart of Abuja, Madina Gambo fights her way through the storm of politics, family expectations, and self-worth. As a senator's aide, she has learned to stand tall among men who believe power belongs only to them. Hidden behind walls of power and shadows, Muhammed Turad Muhammed I. After surviving a near-fatal accident, he returns to Abuja determined to find the woman who once appeared in his path-a woman whose presence haunts him like a promise. Madina, however, is too busy being infuriated. Her every attempt to meet the elusive His Excellency fails. Her family mocks her ambitions, her uncle poisons every dinner with scorn, and her grandfather-the only light in her chaos-reminds her that patience always wins. But patience isn't her strength. Until one night, fate catches them both off guard

She's a shy bookworm on scholarship, desperate to escape the Mafia. He's Chicago's most infamous mob boss, and he's running out of time to find a wife. When Maya Green is saved from a dangerous Italian don by Henry Wallace at a ball, she has no idea who her Prince Charming really is. But when Henry presents her with a deal - save him from an unwanted marriage by becoming his fiancée in return for his protection - Maya is thrust into his world of sin, betrayal, and violence. Now, with a no-strings-attached arrangement quickly becoming something more, Maya and Henry will have to navigate their fiery relationship as they wage a war with the Italian mafia - including its don, who isn't about to let Maya escape his clutches so easily. Will Maya fight to find her place amongst the ruthless criminals who surround her? Or will this business deal have a price that pays in blood?

When Matteo, mafia boss of the infamous Valentino family, finds himself irresistibly drawn to an optimistic employee, he'll have to defy his own rules and risk everything to protect her from the shadows that haunt his life. Season 3 of The Valentino Brothers *** Matteo Valentino is a formidable figure, commanding respect in the glitzy world of hotels and casinos. But beneath his rough exterior and intimidating demeanor lies a man struggling with the ghosts of his past. When Lola Todd, the daughter of one of his most trusted mafia men, enters his life, Matteo is captivated by her infectious spirit and unwavering optimism. Despite his vow never to get involved with hotel employees, something about Lola stirs up a desire in him that he can't resist. As their forbidden romance grows, Matteo must confront his demons and face his enemies or risk losing the woman he loves forever.

When billionaire bad boy Eros meets shy, nerdy Jade, he doesn't recognize her from his past. Will they be able to look past their secrets and fall in love again? ****** When Jade Collins goes to work for billionaire bad boy Eros Petrakis, all she thinks she'll be doing is making his coffee...but when sparks fly, the shy Jade (who wears a disguise to mask her beauty and the secrets of her past) and the fiery, cocky Eros (who is solely focused on business and doesn't believe in the distractions of love) begin to grow closer and closer. Will Eros be able to see past her disguise to the beauty within? And will Jade be able to tame his heart -- and her own -- once the man of her dreams finally notices her? ****** Officially now a series! Watch it for free on MediaCorp's Youtube Channel- MediaCorp Drama. [[Word Count: 150,000 - 200,000]] The Girl He Never Noticed (Book 1 + 2) by Neilani Alejandrino (Sweetdreamer33) Copyright © 2015. All Rights Reserved.

After escaping from magic wielders, a young doctor must receive help from an enemy hawk shifter to rescue what remains of her family. Season 3 of The Fated Series *** Shifters are dark, cruel beasts. Or so Dr. Sophie Griffin has been told. After escaping from a magic wielder who held her hostage and kidnapped her sister, Sophie has no choice but to seek refuge in enemy shifter territory while searching for leads on her sister's whereabouts. Cael Haberle has a secret. One that's getting harder to keep. When strict orders force Cael to open his home to a beautiful human doctor, he begrudgingly makes space for her. Regardless of the disarming way Sophie settles his shifter side, he must keep her at arm's length-before she uncovers too much. As Sophie learns to navigate around Cael, she finds herself appreciating the quiet hawk shifter's presence. Maybe the shifters aren't horrible beasts like she'd been told. However, Sophie has no time to grow closer to anyone. Now that her captor is dead, she's racing against the clock to save her sister, before it's too late. Except, it seems, fate might have different plans...

In a district where danger lurks around every corner, Isaac North tries to live a normal life, but quickly finds himself entangled in a perilous romance with one of the most notorious figures in the Red District. Season 1 of Strip for the Devil *** In a world filled with darkness and desperation, Isaac North fights to escape his past. He finds himself drowning in debt, fighting off loansharks, and struggling to keep his head above water. But when his best friend proposes a daring solution to his financial situation, Isaac is thrust into a seductive and dangerous world he never expected. When he enters the enticing realm of strip clubs, Isaac collides with Lucien Royce, a figure both feared and revered in The Red District. Intrigued by Isaac's tenacity and resilience, Lucien is immediately drawn to him. Isaac plans to escape Lucien's treacherous world the first chance he gets, but as their relationship deepens, Isaac realizes Lucien isn't who he thought he was. As tensions simmer and desires ignite, Isaac must decide if breaking free from Lucien's hold on him is really what he wants. But is he ready for the danger that comes with it?