For the first time in six years, Lexie slept peacefully, not having those bad dreams that haunted her, naka pikit pa rin na mabilis siyang nag inat para lamang agad na mapamulat nang may kung anong bagay siyang natamaan. Lexie’s eyes widened as she encountered Ram Jordan’s steady gaze. Reclining on his side, his head rested in one hand, her first instinct was to leap out from the bed and stopped when Ram smiled at her. How on earth did she forgot that she slept in his bed last night? ‘Not just slept…’ Her subconscious reminded her making her pull the duvet to cover her breasts. Agad na tumaas ang kilay ni Ram sa ginawa niyang aksyon. “W-what’s the time?” She asked, as if this were just another regular morning in a series of mornings she woke to find Ram beside her in the same bed. “Maaga pa, not long after six.” Paos ang tinig na sagot ni Ram saka pinag lakbay ang mga mata sa hubad niyang katawan sa ilalim ng makapal na kumot nito. Sandaling napa lunok si Lexie nang huminto
It was past nine in the evening when her cousin Claire and Andrew decided to leave, she had already tucked Macy in her bed and did not take long before her daughter fell asleep. Masyado rin marahil napagod ang kanyang anak sa pakikipag kulitan sa tiyahin nito. Wala sa sariling napa ngiti si Lexie saka mas binilisan pang lalo ang pag lakad patungo sa kanyang silid. She maybe let herself slip last night and allowed to share Ram Jordan’s bed and she had no intentions of doing the same. She was beaming with the thought that she and her cousin Claire reunited and was pleased with the knowledge that even Claire hasn’t given up looking for her. And very pleased with the knowledge that Ram Jordan, after all that’s happened between them never given up on her, although it wasn’t clear how he really felt towards her, Lexie would not dare to deny how much she’s still hoping for the best. Wala naman marahil masama kung umasa… Lexie jumped out of shock the moment she entered her room and saw
Lexie retained very little memory of the few days, for one seemed to run into the other as she spent almost all her waking hour at the hospital. “I want to stay with her…” Paos ang tinig at puno ng pag aalalang pakiusap ni Lexie sa banyagang doctor ng anak. “My dear, I understand your concern, but we’ve found a young child tends to become distraught if the mother rooms in with the child. It really is much more practical if you visit frequently for short periods. Quality time is much better than quantity, besides, I assure you that your daughter is recovering quickly, you have got nothing to worry about. In addition, without having the parents around allows the staff to do their job more efficiently.” Mahabang sagot ng doctor, mariing napapikit si Lexie kasabay ng lalo lamang pag lala ng kaba at pag aalala para sa anak nang biglang maramdaman ang marahang pag haplos ni Ram sa kanyang likod. “The doc’s reasons made sense, Lexie… This isn’t the Philippines and their way of hospit
Nag tuloy-tuloy na ang pag buti ng lagay ni Macy sa mga nakalipas na araw at lingo kasabay ng pag buti rin ng relasyon nila sa isa’t isa ni Ram. On their 6th week, the surgeons have already advised them to go back home, and Lexie was so excited especially home actually meant Philippines. A week ago they have arrived and Macy proved to be one brave little girl that she is, nakuha pang mag yabang ng kanyang anak sa tita Claire nito. Claire was delighted to hear her niece talked about how well she had aced the surgery. Hindi rin naman itatangi ni Lexie na siya man ay masaya rin sa mga nangyayari, hindi lang sa pag buti ng lagay ng kanyang anak kung hindi maging ng relasyon nila ni Ram. Hindi pa man lubos na bumabalik sa dati ay alam niyang kahit paunti-unti ay may patutunguhan. Malaki ang ngiti sa mga labi at pakanta-kanta pa si Lexie habang kasalukuyang nag hahanda, tinawagan siya ni Ram kanina at pinapapapunta sa opisina nito para sa isang ‘sorpresa’. Kung ano iyon ay wala siyan
Lexie could almost hear the loud and romantic music that are coming from inside the church. She was in the car and acting nervous as if this was her very first time getting married. Pilit inayos ni Lexie ang laylayan ng suot na eleganteng wedding gown na gawa pa ng isang sikat na designer kasabay ng pagkawala ng isang marahas na buntong hininga bago nag lakas ng loob na bumaba na mula sa sasakyan. Sinalubong siya ng naka ngiting si Macy kasama si Claire. “Are you ready mom?” Mabilis na tumango si Lexie saka muling nahigit ang pag hinga na ikinatawa naman ng kanyang pinsan. “Relax, your groom is already inside, bilisan mo na at mukha nang maiihi si pantalon si Ram.” Naka ngising biro pa ni Claire, kunwaring sinamaan niya naman ito ng tingin. “I am just joking, but I mean it wasn’t such a bad thing if one Ram Jordan indeed peed himself in his pants, right?” “Don’t be so mean, Aunt Claire. Besides, dad was just nervous that my mom won’t show up, I tried telling him that my momm
“Please put down your phone pumpkin, don’t make the food wait.” Saway ni Ram Jordan sa kanyang dalagitang anak, matamis naman siya nitong nginitian bago sumagot. “Ugh, again, mom please tell dad to stop calling me pumpkin? Dad can I please just eat dinner later? I am not really hungry.” Macy said wrinkling her nose to her father, which made Lexie laugh. “I don’t think your dad will ever listen, and I can’t blame him, you will always be our pumpkin.” Gatong pang biro ni Lexie sa anak na lalo lamang kumulobot ang ilong. “Mom and dad, I know how precious I am to you, and do know that you guys are both dear to me, but just so you know I am already 14, I just can’t begin to imagine how my friends will react if they ever hear you guys calling me PUMPKIN or SWEETIE or CUPCAKE… I mean, do you guys imagine how embarrassing that is?” Mahabang litanya ni Macy, naiiling namang tinawanan ito ni Ram. “Put down your phone and eat your dinner then I will think about it.” Naka ngising sabi
Pakiramdam ni Lexie ay kakapusin siya ng pag hinga dahil sa lalim ng halik sa kanyang mga labi ni Ram, malakas siyang napa ungol nang walang sabing ibuka nito ang kanyang mga hita at kasabay ng pagkawala ng impit na tili sa kanyang lalamunan nang walang habas na sirain ni Ram ang suot niyang kulay pulang lace panties.“Shit, Ram that’s one of my favorite undies…”Habol ang pag hingang sabi ni Lexie sa asawa nang makuha niya itong itulak palayo, napa ngisi naman si Ram.“Was it? Don’t worry baby, after tonight, mas gugustuhin mo na ang walang suot na panty.”Bakas ang kapilyuhan sa tinig na sabi ni Ram, hindi naman na nakuha pang sumagot ni Lexie sa halip ay muli na lamang napa ungol matapos maramdaman ang isang kamay ni Ram na marahang nag lalaro sa kanyang pagkababae.Lexie groan and cried as Ram slowly eased one finger inside of her private, moving it slowly inside of her, seconds later, Lexie howl in pleasure as Ram Jordan’s hand started moving faster, it was almost as if he was in
It was 15 minutes before six when Lexie woke, mahimbing pa ang tulog ni Ram sa tabi niya, nag hihilik pa ito kaya’t hindi naiwasan ni Lexie ang mapangiti. Maingat niyang inalis ang pagkakayakap ni Ram sa kanyang baywang bago dahan-dahan nang kumilos upang mag handa ng almusal para sa kanyang mag ama. She always loved to prepare food for her family and Ram always refuse, he reasoned that they already had a lot of servants to do all the work for her, kung hindi nga lamang niya makita kung paanong sarap na sarap sina Ram at Macy sa mga pagkaing iniluluto niya ay iisipin niyang wala siyang talento pag dating sa kusina. Muli pang napa ngiti si Lexie bago yumukod upang halikan sa labi ang asawa, hindi naman ito nagising, sa halip ay nangunot lamang ang noo. Bumungad sa kanya ang ilang abalang katulong pag pasok niya pa lamang sa kusina, agad ring nanuot sa kanyang ilong ang masarap na amoy ng ginisang bawang at sinangag. “Good morning mom.” Malaki ang ngiting bati sa kanya ng anak na
Wala pa man halos tatlong minuto mula nang maka balik siya sa silid nila ni Ram galing dining ay hindi magawang mapakali ni Lexie.For some reason, she just can't get herself to behave, lalo na at alam niyang ano mang oras ay papasok rin doon si Ram, it was very kind of him to actually listen to her joke habang nasa dining sila kanina.Akalain niya nga ba namang hindi nga talaga ito pupunta sa opsina at mag tarbaho, sa halip ay mas pinili nitong siya ang samahan sa kwarto nila sa buong mag hapon?Lexie was lying on their bed, freshly showered, again, she was wearing nothing but Ram’s old white button-down shirt. Isa ‘to sa mga paborito niyang isuot kahit pa nga hindi naman ito sukat sa kanya, ngayong ubod na ng laki ang kanyang tiyan dahil kabuwanan niya na, pakiramdam ni Lexie ay mas komportable niyang isuot ang mga damit ng kanyang asawa.And right now, it was more than that, Lexie needed him. Hindi niya itatangging ang biro niya kay Ram kanina ay hindi half meant.She needed him.
Walong buwan na rin ang mabilis na lumipas mula nang mangayri ang lahat, ngunit kahit ganoon ay parang kahapon lamang nangyari iyon.Masakit pa rin para kay Lexie ang pagkamatay ng pinsang si Amanda, kahit pa ng sabihing hindi naging maayos ang naging relasyon nila nito noon, kahit paano naman ay naging close rin naman sila nito.Kung sana nga lang ay nagkaroon silan ng kahit kaunting panahon ni Amanda para ayusin ang lahat bago man lang ito mawala.Lexie sighed at the though, it was too early in the morning at iyon na nanaman agad ang gumugulo sa isip niya, ni hindi pa nga siya halos nakaka bangon mula sa malaki nilang kama.Lexie sat up slowly, sandali pa siyang napa ngiwi sa bigat ng kanyang tiyan, tuloy ay hindi siya maka kilos ng maayos. Ilang lingo na lang rin kasi ay malapit na siyang manganak.Nang makabangon ay agad siyang napa ngiti nang makitang wala na sa tabi niya si Ram.Wala sa sariling hinanap ng kanyang mga mata ang dereksyon ng digital clock na naka patong sa maliit
Ram gripped her hips so tight she knew mamumula iyon mamaya. But she didn’t care. She wanted it. Needed it.He slammed into her again and again, skin slapping skin, habang bumibilis ang paghinga niya.“You’re mine, Lexie. You f#cking hear me? No one gets to see you like this, no one gets this pussy but me.”“Yes! I’m yours, only yours... oh my God, don’t stop, don’t f#cking stop!”He reached around and pinched her clit hard as he continued pounding her. And that sent her over the edge again, her legs nearly giving out, but Ram held her in place as he pounded harder, deeper.It was primal.Savage.Obscene.At nang labasan siya, hindi malaman ni Lexie kung umiiyak ba siya o sanyang halos yanigin ang buong banyo sa sigaw niya, Lexie orgasmed so violently she felt like she's just been exorcised.She needed her own demons out of her.And the same time, she needed them to stay.Ram came seconds after, groaning low and dark as he spilled deep inside her.But he didn’t pull out.He leaned
Mataas na ang sikat ng araw nang magising mula sa mahimbing na tulog si Lexie, agad pa siyang napa ngiwi nang maramdaman ang bahagyang pananakit ng kanyang katawan ngunit ganoon pa man ay hindi niya magawang mag reklamo.Ano nga ba naman ang i-re-reklamo niya pa? Ram did her good last night, hell, he wrecked her in the best possible way.She smiled faintly when she felt Ram's warmth on her skin, mahigpit itong nakayakap sa kanya mula sa likod. His arm draped possessively over her waist, habang ang kanyang isang binti nito ay naka-ipit sa pagitan ng kanya.“Good morning, wife."Ram’s raspy, just-woke-up voice sent a thrill straight to her core.“Morning husband."Mahina at paos ang tinig na ganting pag bati ni Lexie habang kinikiskis ang likod sa dibdib nito.Ram moved behind her, at dama niya ang pag-usli ng naninigas na pagkalalaki nito na tumatama sa kanyang puwitan dahilan upang agad na manlaki ang kanyang mga mata.“Oh my God, Ram… again?”Napatawa ang lalaki, at lalong idiniin
Ilang linggo na ang lumipas mula nang makalabas si Ram ng ospital, at kahit na hindi pa ito pinapayagang bumalik sa full work mode, ay balik na ulit sa dating ikot ng buhay nila ang lahat, well, almost.Lexie sighed as she looked around their cozy living room, ngayon ay mas maayos na ang bahay, mas tahimik, pero mas mainit rin ang mga gabi.Especially with Ram’s new hobby.“Ram, can you please stop staring at me like that?” Inis ngunit may halong kilig na sabi ni Lexie habang inaaba niya ang kanyang sarili sa pag-aayos ng mesa para sa dinner nila.Hindi naman kumibo si Ram, sa halip ay nanatili itong nakaupo sa isang stool habang naka sandal sa counter, shirtless, at may hawak na isang glass na may lamang whiskey. He was biting his lower lip habang sinusundan ng tingin ang bawat kilos niya.“Lexie… you have no idea how sexy you look while slicing that damn tomato.”“Ram…” Natatawang kunwaring saway ni Lexie dito. “Seryoso? Kamatis na ang turn on mo ngayon?”“Not the tomato, baby.
Book 2 BLURB"She was his fire. He was her ruin. But what happens when desire turns into obsession?"Lexie Stevens thought she finally had it all, Ram Jordan in her bed, their daughter in her arms, and peace after years of heartbreak. Pero ang tahimik na mundo nila ay nabasag when they took in Addy, a broken girl with dangerous eyes and a twisted need to belong.What started as compassion becomes chaos.Addy wants more than a family, she wants Ram.Now, every touch between Lexie and Ram burns with tension. Every kiss tastes like guilt.They still crave each other, wild, raw, and unrelenting—but the lines between love and destruction are fading fast.In a home filled with secrets, jealousy, and seduction, Lexie must fight not only for Ram… but for herself.Because when another woman wants your man, and he’s too broken to push her away, how far will you go to reclaim your place in his arms?A sinful, scorching tale of lust, betrayal, and the kind of love that ruins you beautifully.CHAR
Hindi malaman ni Lexie kung ilang beses na siyang nagpa ikot-ikot sa living room ng kanyang bahay, nawalan na rin siya ng bilang kung ilang tasa ng kape na ang naubos niya. It’s already been 3 days and Ram Jordan was still in the hospital, and the fact that he still hasn’t regain consciousness is making her anxious, worried. “Lexie, pinuwi ka nga rito para makapag pahinga ka, yet you are here pacing around like some kind of maniac. Will you please calm down?” Sermon sa kanya ng pinsang si Claire habang masama ang tingin sa kanya. “Oh Claire, how am I supposed to calm down, my husband was shot, two times at hanggang ngayon ay wala pa ring ulirat sa ospital, I am worried sick Claire… Ikaw? Ano ang ginagawa mo rito? Weren’t you supposed to be at Amanda’s funeral?” Tanong ni Lexie sa pinsan bago pa bagsak na naupo sa sofa matapos maka ramdam ng pagod, naupo naman sa tabi niya si Claire. “I was, Macy called me, she said she was at the hospital at nag babantay sa tatay niya, she
Hindi pumayag si Lexie na mag paiwan sa bahay nang mag desisyon si Ram na mag tungo agad sa malapit na police station, ganun rin naman si Addy at ang anak nilang si Macy ay nag pupumilit rin na sumama, mabuti na lamang ay napakiusapan ito ni Ram na mag paiwan na dahil masyadong delikado kung maging ang mga bata ay isasama pa nila. Kaya lamang ay mapilit ang anak ni Rafael, wala rin silang nagawa nang mag salita ito, lalo pa at alam rin naman ni Lexie na may point rin ang sinasabi nito. ‘I know what happened, I am the only witness here, kung may tao man po kayong kailangan ngayon, ako po iyon. And if you want to have my evil father punished, I want to be there to witness that, so please let me go with you.’ Those were the exact words she said, even Addy was sitting at the back seat of the car, Lexie could feel her anger, too much anger and she knew that is not safe, not for a child, like Adalia. Lexie slowly leaned forward to Ram who was driving quietly, funny how none of them dar
“How are you feeling?” Ram Jordan asked as he wrapped his arm around her waist, sandali pang napa buntong hininga ni Lexie saka ngumiti bago sumagot. “Tired, gusto kong mag pahinga sandali.” “Lex, I know you are tired, I made you feel tired, what I am asking is how are you? Are you in pain?” He whispered through her ear, Lexie smiled after she figured that Ram wasn’t asking her about how tired she was after the sex, he was asking her how she actually feels, and she would bet it was about her cousin Amanda. Muli pang nag pilit ng ngiti si Lexie bago umikot ng higa paharap sa asawa, mabilis niya ring iniyakap ang mga braso rito saka muling bumuntong hininga. “I would be lying if I will say I am fine, I feel sad Ram, devastated, mad.. Amanda and I never had the best relationship as cousins but we sure did shared the best memories together, hindi man kami kasing close tulad ni Claire, but I can say Amanda could still be one of the best family I have.” Pabulong na kwento ni Lexie,