Touch Of Solicitude

SEIS

I woke up with a headache; my eyes immediately roamed across the room; it was not mine. The space was ample, it had manly sent, basing on the interior and how everything looked from my sight, it seemed like the room belonged to a man.

I immediately felt myself; I took a peek at what I was wearing. My worries soon disappeared when I saw that I was still fully clothed. The only difference was that I was wearing different clothes.

When I heard the door creaking open, I sat up straight and grabbed a pillow, ready to throw it to the person who was about to enter. I felt the presence getting near; I half opened my eyes and threw them at the person.

To no avail, the man caught the pillow; water was still dripping from head to toe, it seemed like he just finished showering. I closed my eyes when my sight fell to his body; a towel wrapped around his waist.

"Who- Who are you? Where am I?" I questioned, stuttering, "Tell me, or else, I will-" I could not finish my sentence when I felt him grabbing my arm.

"Don't you remember anything from last night?" My eyes grew wide in shock and embarrassment; I could feel my face gradually turning into bright red. "L- Last night?" I took my hand and covered my face with it.

Did something happen between us? Does that explain why I am wearing a different set of clothing? If I have known, I should not have drunk too much. Also, I came to the party because of that Ludwig Ferreiro, but why am I in someone else's bed.

My mind started to have flashbacks, "Are you someone from the launch party last night?" He nodded, "Yes,"

I then took a deep breath, calming myself, "Why am I here? Specifically, in your bed. Also explain, where are my clothes, what happened to them?" I questioned him; the man then laughed out, "Relax, I called someone over to change your clothes, it was a woman do not worry, also, I did not force you to stay with me," He started explaining.

"When we went back home, you were already fast asleep and you weren't waking up at all, I can't leave a woman like you in a hotel or leave you in the streets," He told me, "I didn't know where you leave. Your phone was locked and I couldn't find any business card on you or any information that could tell on where you live," He reasoned out.

Just as I was about to reply, my phone rang. The caller ID revealed to be Lina, my secretary, "Oh, she's probably here," He commented, "Someone called earlier when you were asleep. I told her where you are and asked her to pick you up. She introduced herself as your secretary,"

"She must be at the front door, open the door for me. I do not want to answer the door looking like this," He gestured, pointing at himself. I sighed deeply; I need to calm myself; I do not want to be a murderer early in the morning, "I understand, change into your clothes while I answer the door, also, don't you dare come out!" I raised.

His brows furrowed, "Why are you giving me directions in my own house?" I rolled my eyes, crossing my arms, "Just don't go out!" Before he could answer, I walked out of the room, slamming the room before him, and made my way to the front door, where the doorbell kept ringing.

I hurriedly opened the door and revealed Lina's worried face, "Miss Kim," She looked at me from head to toe, "Why did you drink so much that led you to look like this? I could smell the reek of the alcohol for you," Lina entered the house and circled me, assessing if there was anything wrong. She may be my secretary but is also a friend to lean on and a bodyguard at some points.

"First of all, I apologize, I know that we were supposed to attend the party for work purposes but someone came to me. I was swayed over the drinks," She lowered her head, "Also, forgive me once again, I will search this house, even if it takes that I will rummage the entire house to search for the man who brought this upon you," She immediately ran off and started opening each door.

As she got from the door that I exited, I heard screams from the room; I hastily went to the scene and saw Lina with a shocked look on his face and the nameless man who had his forehead creased. He had his arms crossed, looking at my secretary with looks as if he was judging her whole life.

"Why are you here Mister-" Lina could not finish her statement when the man pressed his forefinger to his lips, "I already explained what happened in the phone, there's no need for you to ask again," She cleared her throat and composed herself.

"To tell you once again, she's neither my lover nor did we share the night together, I was just being a compassionate man to the needy," I was left dumbfounded with what he said, "I know, I am her secretary if you were the Miss' lover, I would've known already," She returned, feeling challenged.

Lina then went to him and offered him her hand, "Let me introduce myself properly this time. My name is Lina Montemayor, I have been her secretary for three years," She said to the man; he lifelessly waved his hand, "Let's skip the introductions for now, it's time for breakfast. Your boss seems to be hungry," He pointed at my stomach.

Another embarrassing thing to emphasize, just how good is his hearing that he can hear my stomach rumbling. Both of them looked in my direction and gave me looks that made me uncomfortable, leading me to leave the room first.