Novel & Cerita Amorous Agreement

"Uhm… Klein I have s-something to tell you…" Tumingin sya sa akin, hudyat para ituloy ko ang pagsasalita pero nang ibuka ko ang bibig ay walang lumabas ni isang salita doon. "You okay? What is it?" tanong niya, ang mata ay puno nang pag-aalala. Forget about the plan. "In case you fell in love with someone else while we are in this six months agreement, what will you do?" I croaked out of the blue.

Nag-iinit ang pisnging nag-iwas siya nang tingin. Nagiging mahalay ka na self! Mukhang nababaliw na nga talaga siya. "Hindi. I have a rule sa sarili ko when it comes to my flings. Two weeks of relationship only. Hindi ako nakikipag-sex sa hindi ko girlfriend. Lexi is not my girlfriend. She only assume that she is." "Gano'n?" hindi makapaniwalang tanong niya. Hindi kasi talaga siya makapaniwala na may gano'n palang rule. Buti may mga babae pa na pumapayag sa gano'ng condition.

My name in his mouth sounded different. He continued, “If I choose something… someone… I commit.” “That sounds romantic,” I muttered. “It’s not meant to be.” That night, back in the penthouse, I found a folder on the bed. Updated contract. New clauses highlighted. I opened it. Clause 7: Public displays of affection permitted when necessary. Clause 8: Shared bedroom required for public consistency. My heartbeat spiked. He walked in just as I looked up. “You changed it.” “Yes.” “You didn’t even ask me.”

“Sige, idadagdag ko ‘yon sa agreement.” Nakaramdam ako ng kaunting ginhawa. Kapag tungkol kay Ashley, ayokong umasa lang sa salita. “May expiration din dapat,” dagdag ko. “Hindi puwedeng walang katapusan itong fake engagement.” “Six months,” paliwanag ni Lucien habang itinuturo ang provision sa draft. “Extension only if both parties agree.” Binasa ko iyon at tumango. “Okay sa akin,” sagot ko.

Ngumiti si Janette, bakas ang kasiyahan. “I’ll draft the initial agreement pagbalik ko. Isesend ko sa iyo para ma-review mo.” Sa unang pagkakataon matapos ang mahabang panahon, parang naayos ang lahat sa loob ni Amara—parang mga nagkalat na piyesa na sa wakas ay naisasaayos na. Pirmado na niya ang representation agreement nang araw na iyon. Nag-usap pa sila tungkol sa mga praktikal na detalye bago lumabas ng café.

“You agreed to this, Xena.” Nagtaas ako ng kilay. “Pumayag akong makipag-date, pero hindi ko sinabing magla-lock-in kami ng forty-eight hours na parang—parang…” Napahinto ako, hindi alam kung anong tamang termino. “Parang honeymoon?” “I’m not expecting you to treat it that way,” sagot ni Aiden, bahagyang natawa. “This is designed to test deeper emotional bonds. Couples who spend uninterrupted time together develop a stronger connection. That’s what we’re aiming for.”

"I don't have time to be shy." A slight smirk crossed his lips. First sign of life sa mukha niya. "Fine. Then here are my conditions," sabay abot ng isang folder. Binuksan ko agad. CONTRACT OF MARRIAGE AGREEMENT Between Damon Monteverde and Leah Corpuz Duration: 1 year Clause 1: Live-in arrangement required. Clause 2: Public image must be maintained as husband and wife. Clause 3: Intimacy optional but encouraged for clause fulfillment.

Clara already knew what it is. A contract. "Read the terms." Damon sipped his coffee. "Mutually agreed." "Uh hah..." "Mutual respect for boundaries. Fulfillment of responsibilities," Clara added. "Financial—" "My money is your money," Damon cut her off. Clara's lips parted. Nagulat sa agreement. "You can use my cards. Privileges and connections." "Exchange of what?" "Well, I don't usually compel sexual relations... but I am a healthy man, Clara. I have a wife. So... sex is part of the obligation."

malamig nitong dagdag. “Kissing… public appearances… dates… whatever is needed for the relationship to look real.” Unti-unting bumilis tibok ng puso niya. “People will watch us. The hospital board, the media, investors… even your friends.” Mariin siyang napapikit. Damn it. Tama si Aaron. Malalim siyang huminga bago muling tumingin dito. “Then only when necessary. You dont touch My loved once and this agreement until i graduate”

Hindi naman niya close si Ella Marie ngunit magagawan niya 'yon ng paraan dahil mukhang mabait naman ito hindi kagaya ni Clarissa na napakasama mukha namang bruha. "O, sige. Papayag na ako sa magiging agreement nating dalawa. Tutulungan kita na mapalapit kay Ella Marie hanggang sa maging kayong dalawa at pagkatapos ay magdo-donate ka na sa akin ng sperm cells mo para magkaroon lang ako ng anak. Papayag na ako, Martin. Tatanggapin ko na 'yon," sagot ni Andrea. Pumapayag na nga siya sa agreement nila na 'yon. Natuwa naman si Martin nang pumayag siya. "Kailangan ba na magkaroon tayo ng kasulatan tungkol sa agreement natin na 'to?" tanong pa ni Andrea kay Martin na mabilis naman na nagkibit-bali