Stiffled Desires

Chapter 8

Even though it was a day off, the alarm clock announced that it's time to start my daily routine, but a hangover with a buzzing head and a terrible dry mouth erased any enthusiasm straight from the root. "You need to drink less" - a wise thought flashed through my head, which will verily be forgotten by the time of the next alcohol intake. Reluctantly, I crawled out from under the blanket and went to the kitchen to empty couple glasses of water. Returning to the room, I sadly watched the consequences of our get-together, I was so exhausted yesterday that I could not bring myself to clean up, fortunately, at least at the behest of my mentor, who called me before going to bed, I still bothered to take off my makeup and carefully fold the dress and wig. Looking at my yesterday's outfit, I felt my face starting to burn, it was terribly embarrassing to remember that I dared to flirt with Alex a little under the influence of alcohol! Or maybe I'm just trying to find an excuse for myself? I can't completely deny that I had fun, only it's too wrong for a man to behave this way!

By the time Lera came, I even managed to clean up the apartment and perform a set of exercises, although it's probably worth admitting that the way I did it today looked even more pathetic than in the first time I did the exercises. After that I get my strength to make a light chicken soup and was very proud of myself that I was able to!

- You look lousy! – It was the first thing Lera said to me instead of hello.

- But you are surprisingly cheerful! Didn't we spend last night the same way? - I was genuinely surprised.

- I just know my limits! But you, even pretending to be a girl, tried to drink on a par with Alex, which is clearly not very smart to begin with considering differences in your physique!

I stood not knowing how to answer, Lera was absolutely right, but I didn't want to admit it at all.

- If you intend to be a convincing lady, then you should start behaving more judiciously!

- Isn't judiciousness more inherent in the man's type of behavior?

- Very controversial. – Lera took a short pause picking up her words. – As for me, men truly rely more on logic, only there is one catch, they are too emotional! – I looked at the girl with a kind of condemnation. – Don't look at me like that, emotions are different! It doesn't matter what women, for the most part, are more openly showing their joy, sadness or empathy! On the other side it's enough to provoke a surge of hormones in a man and there is nothing left in them but emotions! Anger, passion, hatred, pride! These manifestations of emotions in men are much more vivid!

- Perhaps... - I found myself again in a situation in which it was difficult to argue with Lera, although I really wanted to!

- Did I really make you ponder? – The girl barely noticeably raised her nose pridefully of her preeminence. – In any case, it's kind of ridiculous to philosophize standing at the door!

- I can offer you breakfast if you want. – As usual, I tried to show hospitality, although it slightly conflicted with my inner feelings, Lera still annoyed me a little!

The girl raised one brow in surprise and asked with a smile:

- You even were able to find the strength to cook something? My respects!

- Although I don't feel very well after yesterday, but it's not that bad! Besides, it is the best remedy for a hangover! – We went into the kitchen, and for some reason I tried to justify myself while pouring soup onto plates.

- By the way, Vicky, what are your impressions of the evening spent as a girl? You know, this is roughly what your life will look like for a month with Alex!

- Let's not talk about it...

- Why? – Lera tasted the soup, and a contented grimace appeared on her face! She didn't have the same hangover I did, but apparently, she needed something like that anyway!