It's just a contract," she said. But she never warned me contracts could come with collars. When struggling fashion designer Becky Armstrong signs a one-year marriage deal with Bangkok's coldest CEO, Freen Sarocha, she thinks she's trading freedom for survival. What she doesn't expect is the control. The rules. The way Freen's eyes burn through silk and secrets alike. Or the way every kiss in public starts to feel dangerously real behind closed doors. But fake love comes at a price-and in this world of glass offices, jealousy games, and whispered moans under expensive sheets, someone always pays in more than just money. As loyalty tangles with lust and old scars resurface, Becky must decide: Is she falling for the woman behind the contract... or just breaking under her terms? A dark, seductive slow-burn filled with fake vows, power play, and dangerously real obsession. > Fake marriage was the easy part. Surviving her touch is another story.

When Becky Armstrong's wedding day ends in tragedy-her fiancé presumed dead in a car crash just moments before their vows-her life is thrown into disarray. Six months pregnant and emotionally shattered, Becky finds herself drowning in grief, disbelief, and the impossible weight of raising a child alone. Enter Freen Sarocha Chankimha-the Armstrong brothers' best friend, Seattle's most renowned cardiothoracic surgeon, and the one woman Becky has never been able to tolerate. Raised under the same roof but always kept at arm's length, Freen has loved Becky silently, unconditionally, and without hope for years. When Becky's parents propose an unexpected solution-a marriage between Becky and Freen to protect both mother and child-Freen agrees, asking for nothing in return. Becky, hardened and heartbroken, makes it clear she can never love her. But marriage has a way of unraveling the truth-about grief, about loyalty, and about the kind of love that survives in silence. "In the Absence of Love" is a story of slow-burn healing, unspoken promises, and the quiet ways someone can save your heart... even when you've given up on it.

Meet Freen Sarocha Chankimha, 27 years old. An executive at one of renowned public relation firm in Bangkok. Freen is a reserved kinda person to any eyes who doesn't know her very well but a softie among her friends and family. She has a massive crush on her long time friend, Charlotte but too shy to act on it.Her life is nothing but full of tranquility until a certain brunette came into her life after becoming their neighbor. Her mom always fond with Becky Armstrong but to herself, this girl is annoying and too perky. Becky Armstrong, 24 years old. A legal representative at Bangkok International Hospital just moved to Freen's neighborhood along with her parents and a dog named BonBon. People who known Becky know how perky this girl can be. Always full with smile and laughter. She fell in love at a first sight with Freen and always constant in Freen and Nun's life. What did exactly Becky's hide under her affectionate laughter and smile? And why Becky did what she did even though her action will hurt her even more? #DISCLAIMER: Everything in this story is made up. Don't try this at home-seriously. All characters and events in this tale exist only in the writer's imagination. Reality may vary.

Becky - a Gen Z in her early 20s - feels stuck in a job she doesn't love and misunderstood at home. Restless, frustrated, and carrying more than she admits, she's caught between anger at the world and the weight of her own thoughts. Meanwhile, Freen - a millennial in her early 30s - seems to have it all figured out: a stable career, her own space, and freedom from family pressure. But beneath the surface, she hides a past heartbreak and a fear of letting anyone too close. What happens when these two women collide? Will Becky's sharp edges soften, or will she push Freen away like everyone else? And will Freen, who swore she was fine alone, risk opening her heart again? Let's dive into this story and uncover the answers...

"Not all monsters crave blood. Some crave absolution." Journalist - Freen Sarocha Chankimha Vampire - Rebecca 'Becky' Patricia Armstrong Read to find out more, if you want! 😉

Rebecca "Becky" Patricia Armstrong is one of Thailand's most feared drug magnates-a ruthless woman with power, wealth, and enemies lurking in every shadow. When her previous bodyguard mysteriously disappears, a new protector steps in: Freen Sarocha Chankhimha, an elite security specialist known for her unshakable discipline. From the moment they meet, an undeniable tension simmers between them-an attraction as dangerous as the world Becky inhabits. Bound by duty and desire, Freen fights to remain professional, knowing that falling for her boss could cost her everything. But as threats close in and their restraint crumbles, they are drawn into a passionate affair that could be their downfall. In a world where trust is a weakness and love is a liability, can they survive the fire that threatens to consume them both? .... Cover made by Cátia Costa - https://www.wattpad.com/user/CatiaDCCosta_

Freen and Becky's whirlwind romance was all passion and promise - until real life crept in. Fights replaced kisses, silence replaced laughter. When Becky walks out and her father secretly sends divorce papers, Freen thinks it's over. But love has its own way of fighting back. Becky decides to leave everything behind, Freen has one final shot to change everything... right at the airport gate. This is their story - messy, loud, imperfect... and utterly unforgettable. Some love stories don't need to be perfect. Just real. -------------------------------------------------- Girls Love Story. No GIP❌ Note: It's all fiction.

Rebecca Patricia Shinawatra Armstrong was the epitome of perfection. Born into the influential Shinawatra-Armstrong family, she was on her way to becoming an important figure in Thailand's business scene. At just seventeen, Rebecca was a scene-stealer. Wherever she went, people turned their heads to look at her. Standing at five foot six, with a slim yet curvaceous body despite her young age, milky white skin, blue eyes, and a captivating face, Rebecca was a vision to behold. In her seemingly perfect life, there was one thing Rebecca could never have-Freen Chankimha. "That kid is hopeless, Father. She's spoiled rotten, unpleasant. I don't like her anymore. I don't want her near me. If not for her parents being a good friend to us, I would not waste my time babysitting her again." An unfortunate circumstance brought them together again after seven years. Will they give each other a chance? ---------------------- Hi, Readers! I am back! I hope you like this new story titled, You Belong With Me. Enjoy!

Becky lives a quiet, content life running a cozy flower shop tucked away in a peaceful neighborhood. Raised in a religious, soft-spoken family, she values peace, honesty, and simplicity. Her days are filled with the gentle beauty of blooms, the scent of fresh petals, and the comforting routine of arranging flowers for weddings, funerals, and every occasion in between. She abhors violence and holds a deep-rooted hatred for the mafia-an organization she blames for the pain and fear it's brought to so many innocent lives. Freen is the complete opposite. The next in line to inherit a powerful and dangerous mafia empire, Freen is used to walking in shadows. Trained to command, intimidate, and protect her family's legacy at any cost, she's become a master of hiding her true self behind cold eyes and sharp instincts. But beneath her hardened exterior lies a part of her that longs for something pure-something untouched by blood and betrayal. When Becky learns the truth about Freen's identity-and the blood that stains her hands-she's forced to confront the ultimate question: Can love bloom in the darkest places? Or will it be crushed beneath the weight of who they truly are?