Vivienne Zhe Ainsley enters an arranged marriage with Caleb Leander Vasquez, a wealthy and emotionally distant man who treats her more as a mere "bed warmer" than a wife. With little regard for her emotional needs, Caleb's coldness leaves Zhe feeling isolated and unimportant. However, as time passes and unexpected moments of vulnerability surface, both Caleb and Zhe are forced to confront the growing connection between them. As they navigate their complex feelings and the emotional distance in their marriage, Zhe must decide whether there's still hope for love in a relationship that began with nothing but emptiness, while Caleb struggles to open his heart to the possibility of something real.
Lihat lebih banyakThis wasn’t the wedding she dreamed of.
No flowers. No kiss. No white dress. Ang meron lang ay ang marriage certificate at pirma sa kontrata, sinabayan pa ng malamig na titig mula sa lalaking magiging asawa niya sa papel—si Caleb Leander Vasquez. She didn’t expect that the same man who took her virginity would be the one she’d end up marrying. Hindi niya alam kung natatandaan pa siya nito, pero siguro naman ay oo, ito siguro ang rason kung bakit— “Are you really sure about this?” tanong nito sa kaniya na ikinagil ng pag-iisip niya. “You can still back out. But if you do, I can’t help your family's company,” his voice was calm—too calm—as he leaned against the doorframe, eyes locked on hers. "Oo," sagot ni Zhe, halos pabulong. "Kung ito lang ang paraan para maisalba ang pamilya ko, pipiliin ko pa rin ‘to." Nabaon sa utang ang Ainsley Corporation—isang pangalan na dati'y ginagalang, pero ngayo'y nagmamakaawa. At bilang tanging anak na babae ng pamilya, siya ang naging “kabayaran.” Ang kapalit? Isang kasal. Isang kontrata. Bed Warmer basa niya sa kontrata. “Then don’t expect anything more from me,” Caleb said, finally walking towards her. “This is nothing but a business deal. You're not going to be my wife, You're just the bed warmer.” Tumango siya, kahit ramdam niya ang pagkapunit ng puso niya sa bawat salita nito. Isang malalim na buntong hininga ang pinakawalan niya bago pirmahan ang kontrata. At nang gabing 'yon, sa kwartong iyon, wala siyang nagawa nang lapitan siya ni Caleb—tahimik, matalim ang titig, parang sinusukat siya sa bawat hakbang. His fingers ghosted over her cheek, down to the knot of her robe. “Take it off,” he whispered. She did. Not because she wanted to... but because she had no choice. She never thought he’d be like this. Yes, she had heard of him before—but she had never seen him in person. Lagi kasi itong bukambibig ng kapatid niya—her sister but not in blood. Hindi niya din alam kung ano ang magiging reaction ng kapatid niya kapag malaman niya ito. Pantasya nito ang binata, at sinasabi pang ex niya ito. Ngunit wala iyong kasiguraduhan, dahil kailan man ay hindi niya nakita ang tinutukoy nitong Caleb Leander Vasquez, at ngayon lang talaga niya nakita ang mukha nito. At talaga ngang mapaglaro ang tadhana. Who would’ve thought that the man who took her innocence... would be the same man standing in front of her now? She swallowed hard as the thin robe slipped from her shoulders, fabric pooling at her feet like a silent surrender. She stood there—bare, exposed, vulnerable. ’Wag kang manginig… ‘wag kang manginig, Zhe.. She couldn’t meet his eyes, not when he was looking at her like that—like she was nothing but a body. A body he had paid for. Caleb stepped closer, his fingertips brushing her collarbone, trailing slowly down the curve of her breast, not with tenderness—but with calculated intent. “Good girl,” he murmured, voice low, dangerous. “At least you know your place.” His lips ghosted over the side of her neck, soft but scorching. He kissed her there, slowly—then bit, just hard enough to leave a mark. Shit… bakit parang nanginginig ako sa init niya? Bakit parang ang hirap huminga? He took his time, hands exploring her like he was memorizing every inch of her skin. His tongue traced a path down her chest, stopping at the soft swell of her breast before he flicked his tongue against her already sensitive skin. A gasp escaped her lips. She hated that sound. Hated that her body was reacting to him. Damn Zhe! But her body didn’t care. It responded—arching slightly, betraying her. Caleb noticed. “Don’t pretend you’re not enjoying this,” he whispered against her skin, voice thick with desire. She bit her lower lip, trying to suppress another moan when he sucked, hard, over her pulse. His hands moved lower, slow but deliberate, gripping her waist before pulling her against him. She could feel how hard he was. How ready. “Get on the bed.” Tangina is this really happening? Still, she obeyed—because that’s what she signed up for, right? She lay on the bed, eyes on the ceiling, trying to detach herself from what was about to happen. But Caleb didn’t let her. He hovered above her, eyes burning into hers. “Look at me,” he said. She didn’t want to—but she did. And in that single moment, in that single stare, she saw it. Cold. Empty. Lust, yes—but no trace of the man she once met. Then, he kissed her—hard, demanding, his hands spreading her legs open like he owned her, slow, deliberate, like he had all the time in the world—and she was just something to unwrap. Zhe’s breath hitched. Caleb hovered above her, his palm resting flat against her stomach. She felt the heat of it seeping into her skin, sinking deeper than she’d like to admit. His eyes never left hers. “Don’t look away,” he commanded. Her throat tightened, but she nodded. Then he dipped his head and kissed her again—this time, softer. But slower. Sinasadya. Like he wanted to taste her reaction. His tongue slid into her mouth, teasing, then pulling away. His hand moved lower—tracing her inner thigh, knuckles brushing dangerously close to where she throbbed. Zhe tensed. “You’re already wet,” he whispered against her lips, smug. “Even before I’ve touched you properly.” Putang— hindi ako ganito. Hindi dapat ako ganito... He chuckled low in his throat when her hips jerked the moment his fingers finally slid between her folds—warm, slick, aching. “You’re responding to me,” he said, voice like velvet laced with poison. “And here I thought you hated me.” “I do,” she whispered. But her moan betrayed her when his fingers circled her clit—slow, calculated, like he was toying with her sanity. “Then let me show you how it feels to be owned by the man you hate,” he murmured, lips brushing her ear. He slid a finger inside her—deep, smooth, and unhurried. Then another. Her walls clenched, her breath ragged. Zhe’s hand gripped the sheets. Shit. Shit. Hindi ako dapat nasasarapan... He moved lower, kissing her neck, then her chest—his tongue circling her nipple before he took it into his mouth, sucking gently, then harder. She arched into him, helpless. "Caleb..." she gasped, voice breaking. He looked up, eyes dark with desire. “Say it again.” “C-caleb.” “That’s right. Keep saying it while I ruin you.” Then he slid down between her thighs, spreading her wider with his shoulders, and replaced his fingers with his mouth. She choked on a moan, legs trembling. “C-caleb aaahh!” Every lick, every flick of his tongue sent sparks up her spine. She bit her knuckle, trying to muffle the sounds—but it was too much. The build-up was maddening. He didn’t let her come, not yet. He pulled away just as her body started to spiral. She whimpered. Caleb smirked, wiped his lips with his thumb, then aligned himself with her entrance. “This is mine now.” He said, voice like sin. And then he thrust inside her—deep, hard, all at once. She cried out. Pain. Heat. Fullness. Everything collided at once. He didn’t stop. Each movement was precise, punishing, but she matched his rhythm, her nails digging into his back. There was no space left to think—only moans, ragged breaths, skin against skin. Until finally, her body shattered—arching, trembling, his name falling from her lips like a broken prayer. And even then, Caleb wasn’t done. He kissed her again—this time, deeper. Almost like he owned her heart too. And maybe... he will. This was her fate now. The contract said bed warmer. And that’s all she could ever be.Zhe's POVNagmamadali akong tumakbo papunta sa kama at nagtalukbong.Nakakahiya!I tried to close my eyes. Pinilit ko talaga ang sarili ko na matulog para maibsan ang kahihiyan na nararamdaman ko.Bakit ko ba kasi yun ginawa?Does someone control me para gawin 'yun? Jusmiyo!Para akong sinaniban ng kaluluwa ni Rain huh!Maya-maya pa, I felt the dip on the other side of the bed.SHET. Huwag kang gagalaw, Zhe. Magpanggap kang patay—what anong patay?Naramdaman kong hinawakan niya ang kumot—lightly, almost hesitant, as if trying to check on me.Wala akong ibang naisip kundi ang magpanggap na humihilik.Damn it!Narinig ko ang mahina niyang pagtawa after that I heard the shallow way he breathed.Then came the whisper—low, strained, full of frustration and hunger.“You’re killing me, Zhe.”He’s still controlling himself.Oh please Caleb, I am really sorry for what I’ve caused. Hindi talaga ako yun!Peroo, well done, self. You're now a professional tease.Pero Lord alam mong hindi ko talaga
Zhe’s POVHe sat across from me, pero kahit ganon, he still looked for every excuse to lean forward, to reach out, to sneak glances that made my chest tighten in all the best ways.He poured me a drink, then looked at me like he just enjoyed the view. Me. I was the view.“So… what’s on the menu, Chef Caleb?” I teased, raising a brow as I surveyed the table.He cleared his throat, proud but trying to play it cool. “Creamy garlic butter chicken, roasted veggies, and pasta. Manang handled the rice… and most of the hard stuff. I just stirred.”I let out a laugh. “Stirred?”He gave me a cocky grin, “Yah, it help a lot.”Oh my God, this man.And why do I’m blushing? Help.I picked up my fork, ready to take a bite, but he suddenly stood up and grabbed a spoon instead. He scooped some chicken, blew on it slightly, then leaned toward me, holding it up.“Tikman mo muna ‘to. Tell me if I stirred it right.”I blinked. “You’re feeding me?”“Bakit? Ayaw mo ba?” he asked, pretending to frown, pero h
Zhe’s POVNakapatong ang siko ko sa mesa habang nakatingin lang ako sa planner ko, pero ni isang word, hindi ko mabasa nang maayos.Paulit-ulit lang ang mga tanong sa isip ko.“I’ll figure it out.”What does that even mean?Feelings aren’t puzzles to solve.Kung nararamdaman mo, you say it.You don’t stall.You don’t leave the person hanging—especially not me.Napapikit ako nang mariin. Damn him.Napatingin ako sa pinto nang may kumatok.I blinked back into reality. “Come in.”The door creaked open, and Rain strode in—one brow raised and her arms crossed.“Why did you call me all of a sudden? Something came up? What is it?” tanong niya habang sinasara ang pinto sa likod niya. Her tone wasn’t annoyed—more like… suspicious.I sighed and leaned back sa swivel chair ko.“You want coffee first?” iwas ko.She narrowed her eyes. “Honey, don’t deflect. You only call me when something’s messing with your head or your heart.”I sighed again.She sat across from me and tilted her head. “Let me g
Zhe’s POVI’m still here in my room.Hindi ko na maalala kung ilang oras na akong nakaupo sa kama, nakatulala sa kawalan.Sophie’s voice still echoes in my ears kahit na tahimik na sa labas.Tears streamed endlessly down my cheeks. Hindi ko na pinunasan. What for? Tutulo rin ulit. Tears after tears. Pain after pain."What have I done?" bulong ko sa sarili ko, halos hindi ko na marinig ang sarili ko. Parang nalunod na sa bigat ng emosyon ang boses ko.I wanted to reach out. To call. To explain.Pero para saan pa?Para patunayan kung gaano ako naging tanga?Napatingin ako sa pinto nang may kumatok. Napalunok ako, pero hindi ako gumalaw. Wala akong balak buksan ‘yon.Or I must say, hindi na kailangan.With a soft click, the door creaked open.Nag-angat ako ng tingin. Caleb stood there, holding an envelope in his hand. His face was unreadable.“Let’s talk,” he said, voice low but sure.Tahimik akong tumayo, kahit nanlalambot ang tuhod ko. I held my breath and stood tall.“Yes. Kailangan n
Zhe’s POV Nagising ako dahil sa sikat ng araw. Dahan-dahan akong bumangon. I was here in Caleb's room.I bit my lower lip nang maalala ko ang naganap kagabi.Ano ba 'yan, Zhe?! Hindi mo man lang natanong kung saan siya galing, kung bakit siya nawala ng limang araw.Dahan-dahan akong bumaba sa kama. I could feel the soreness in my core.Damn it, Caleb. Tinotoo niya talaga yung limang rounds. Hindi ko alam kung nasaan ang damit ko, kaya ‘yung long sleeve niya na lang ang pinulot ko at sinuot. Hindi ko na rin mahagilap ang bra ko, kaya hindi na ako nag-abalang maghanap pa.Tahimik. Wala akong marinig na ingay mula sa banyo, kaya siguro’y wala na siya.Naglakad ako papunta sa pinto at pinihit ang seradura. Tahimik ang buong bahay, animo'y walang tao.Hindi muna ako pumasok sa kwarto ko dahil nauuhaw ako. I was only wearing his white long sleeve—nothing inside. Hanggang kalahati ng hita ko ang haba nito, kaya litaw na litaw ang magaganda kong legs.Yes, maganda. ‘Cause why not?Bumaba ak
WARNING: R18+ please read at your own risk.Zhe's POVThe hum of the engine was steady, but the tension inside Caleb’s sleek black car was anything but.We hadn't said much since leaving the café.Hindi na ako nagulat nang makita si Caleb na nag-aantay sa labas. Pagkalabas ko ng cafe ay nasa labas siya—clearly waiting for someone.He just told me to get in—and I did, without a word. He looked too intense, too quiet, like a man on the edge. And I... I was already burning from the storm earlier in the morning, where he ripped my panty and the the steamy scene in my office.But the way his hand gripped the wheel... how his knuckles whitened as he glanced at me from time to time—I knew something was about to snap.Then it did.At the red light, without warning, he pulled the car into a quiet, shadowed street—away from the traffic, away from the world.I turned to him. “Caleb, what are you—”“Get in the backseat,” he ordered, voice low. Raw.My pulse spiked. “What—here? Caleb, we—”“Now.”
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