Friendship Contract Novels & Stories

“Pero bakit? I mean why do you have to give me a ring if its only on the papers-” “Just like I said early from the beginning, Taphney. You don’t have to know the further details. You just have to act according to my wants. I owned you, always remember that so you don’t have any choice. I only want you to act as my wife for three continuous months and then after that you can have your freedom again. I have my personal reasons that’s why I want you to act or portray as my wife as good as you can. Huwag kang mag-aalala, after this contract, magkakalimutan na tayo. Hindi ko na kayo ulit guguluhin ng daddy mo. The debts of your father will vanish just like an ashes and I will even give you an eno

Ang pagkakaiba lang ay ninenerbyos ang iba. "Then?" Maiksing tanong ni Marcellus matapos pinaghari ang katahimikan ng napakahabang minuto. Natulala naman ang dalawa sa narinig. Sa lahat ng pwedeng sagot ay hindi nila insasahang marinig ang sagot na parang walang pakealam sa kanilang sinabi. Kaya papekeng umubo si Chua. "Y-you will not need to worry about Fianna anymore. And rest assured, our deal will not be changed. The goal is still to unite our business." Paghihumuk niya.

Beside me, Noah traced patterns in the dusty floorboards, the silence stretching between us. "So," umpisang sabi ko pagkatapos ng katahimikan, "about the arrangement." Noah's head snapped up, his dark eyes searching mine. "The... agreement?" "Yes, we haven't exactly discussed the terms, have we?" tanong ko. Napangiti naman siya dahil sa tanong ko "No, we haven't. Our parents were rather enthusiastic, to say the least." I snorted. "Enthusiastic doesn't even begin to describe it. More like they signed a business deal." biro ko ding sabi.

" nag-aalinlangan kong kinuha ang folder at dahan-dahang binuksan iyon. Habang binabasa ko ang laman nito, unti-unting nanlaki ang mga mata ko. CONFIDENTIAL FUBU AGREEMENT Between Mr. Sebastian Deveraux (First Party) and Ms. Maev Scarlett Bellamy (Second Party) This agreement shall remain strictly confidential between both parties. ARTICLE I Purpose The First Party offers the Second Party an exclusive Fucj Buddy (FUBU) arrangement under the following terms and conditions. ARTICLE II Terms and Conditions

What truly terrified me was the possibility that, if I ever allowed myself to want something more from her, I might lose even what we already had. Because what if we tried? What if we crossed that line between friendship and something more, gave ourselves to it completely, and then discovered that we simply weren’t meant to last. What would happen afterward? Would I still be able to talk to her the way I do now? Would I still be able to tell her the stupid little things that happen throughout my day? Would I still be able to look for her in a crowded room, knowing that she would be there? Would she still reach for me when something was wrong, or would there suddenly be hesitation where there

“Yeah, you’re overall a great person to be around with. I mean it.” “Weh?” tanong ko pa na tinapik-tapik pa ang pisngi niya. “We can still hang out after, you know? Just because natapos na yung kontrata doesn’t mean na tapos na rin pagiging magkaibigan natin. Isa ka na nga sa pinakamatalik kong kaibigan eh. No scratch that– you’re the best friend I’ve ever had." “I’m your only friend.” sabi pa niya kaya natawa lang ako.

"Ito naman! Ikaw na nga itong inaasikaso, e. Aarte ka pa? Itinigil ko na nga lang ang pinapanood ko, o." "And that's something I need to thank you, gano'n ba? Did you even read what's written on the contract about what a husband and wife should do?" Napataas ng noo niya si Alex. "Uhuh. That we should be like a real husband and wife sa paningin ng iba lalo na ng mga relatives and family mo? Psh. Ang plastic naman yata natin no'n, Zach." "Gawin mo na lang nang matapos na agad ang kontrata natin nang hindi natin namamalayan ang tatlong taon."

Kahit ngayong araw din ay magpapa-set ako ng schedule ng kasal natin sa munisipyo. Be my contract partner for the whole year. At wala ka ng po problemahin sa lahat. I will give you whatever you want! Sigurado akong paglabas natin ng pintuang iyan ay sasalubong na tayo ng pamilya Loyola! Hayaan mong panindigan ko ang kahihiyang nagawa ko para sa’yo! After 6 months pwede kang magpa-annuled sa akin walang ko-kontra sayo!”

“I promised your father I would protect you. This contract is the only way I could do that without resorting to violence.” The air between them changed—intensity cloaked in vulnerability. Cinderella looked down at the next page. Clause 6: Unless deliberately initiated, neither partner will be bound by any romantic obligation. Both individuals retain complete control over their own space, decisions, and emotions. Clause 7: No forced or expected intimacy is permitted. However, public demonstrations of affection may be essential due to family, cultural, or media situations. Clause 11: Any breach of personal trust, betrayal, or humiliation in public shall result in immediate annulment.

malalim ang tingin nito sa akin habang binibigkas ang mga salita. “You’re mine, Crishiah. You are only mine and you know that.” my face went blank after hearing that. It feels like those statements bring me back to reality. How can I forget? He’s owning me because of that, he’s acting like this because of that contract! A contract states that I’m only for him. I look into his eyes. I mentally shook my bead. I don’t know what to feel