Chapter 02
Alcohol is (explain further)
"Where the hell am I?"
I scanned the room. This is definitely not mine because not a single thing in here is color pink! There's a brown cabinet, a coffee table, a huge TV, and a couch. Nasa hotel ba ako?
Tumayo ako at pumasok sa bathroom. There's a mirror there so I checked myself. I'm still wearing my party clothes. Nakalugay nga lang ang buhok ko na hanggang bewang at wavy. My makeup was also removed. I honestly don't remember cleansing my face kagabi.
Aww. My head hurts like hell pa rin! Hindi na talaga ako iinom!
I went out of the bathroom. Kinuha ko ang purse bag na nasa coffee table at sinubukang i-open ang phone ko pero dead bat na ito.
"You're awake now,"
"Oh my God!" I almost jumped when someone spoke. Napatingin ako sa door at nakita ang isang lalaki. He's wearing a black shirt and grey sweatpants. Fitted ang shirt niya kaya halata ang abs at biceps niya. His hair is damped. He probably jogged or worked out a while ago.
Then... Oh My... His face...
"Oh my gosh, it's you!" Sabay turo ko sa kanya.
"Me? What did I do?" He's smiling!
"You're that guy who's fucking someone kagabi! What the fuck, anong ginawa mo sa'kin huh?" I immediately hugged my body.
Oh my gosh! Don't tell me he took advantage of me while I was dead asleep!
The guy just laughed in amusement. Mas hinigpitan ko ang yakap sa katawan ko.
"You asshole, I will sue you!"
He smirked. "Sue me for what?"
"R-Rape!" I'm not sure about that. "Or kidnapping! Since dinala mo ako sa kung saan man ito!"
His smirk grew wider. Kinabahan tuloy ako. I want to call my brother but my phone's dead!
"Calm down, woman," He said before stepping inside. Napaatras ako nang maglakad siya palapit sa akin. "I didn't do anything to you. If that's what you're worried about,"
"Sure ka?"
He laughed. "What do you think?"
I rolled my eyes. "Fuck you! If ever man na ginalaw mo ako, ipapakulong talaga kita!"
My family knows a lot of lawyers. I'm sure makukulong siya!
"Hey, dickhead! Breakfast is ready!" I heard another man's voice shouting. "Gising na ba 'yung lasing?!"
What?!
"Yup! She wants to sue you!" The guy in front of me laughed. Tumungin siya ulit sa'kin. "Isipin mo na ang gusto mong isipin. You can also leave now or you can join us for breakfast. Your call," He shrugged before turning back at me and walking out.
Nakahinga ako ng maluwag. Kinuha ko na ang purse ko at lunabas na ng kwarto. I walked down the stairs and smelled something really good. Naglakad ako papunta sa kitchen kung saan 'yung sobrang bango na amoy.
"Oh hi. Good morning, Miss,"
My eyes widened when I saw a guy na sobrang gwapo! He's wearing a black sleeveless shirt under an apron. His biceps... Oh my goodness... Weakness ko talaga ang malaking biceps.
"So you're here to eat?" Narinig ko sa likod iyong isang lalaki.
"Naamoy ko lang ang pagkain," I reasoned out.
"Puwede ka kumain in one condition," he playfully raised his brows.
"What?"
"Forget everything you saw last night,"
"Dude, what did you do?" Nanlaki ang mga mata ng gwapong malaki ang biceps.
"Forget about it and you can have your share of food. Deal?"
I scoffed. "Good as done. Now can I eat?"
"As you please," sabay turo niya sa malaking lamesa kung saan nakahain na ang omelette, friend chicken, etc.
I sat on one of the chairs. Naupo na rin 'yung dalawa. Tumabi sa'kin 'yung gago at kaharap naman namin si gwapo. We then started eating.
"What's your name?" The gago asked.
I scoffed. "Bakit insteresado kang malaman?"
He shrugged. "You're gorgeous,"
Muntik na akong mabulunan sa iniinom ko. Why is he so straightforward?!
"I'm not lying! Totoo 'diba, Gav?" Sabay tinggin niya sa gwapo.
"Yeah, he's right," sabay tawa niya kaya lumabas 'yung malalim niyang dimples. Ang gwapo!
"My name's Artemis," I told them.
"Like the Greek goddess?"
I nodded.
"That's why you're insanely beautiful even without makeup," he smirked.
I rolled my eyes. "What's your name?"
He smiled. "Aston Jhayden Zionne, but you can call me yours for short,"
"Pfft," Muntik ng mabulunan si gwapo.
Natawa rin ako. He's so cheesy!
"This guy is my least favorite cousin. His name's Gavriel,"
"So Aston and Gavriel huh," Tumango-tango ako habang kumakain. "Could you tell me ano ba talaga nangyari last night?"
"I asked Gavriel to pick me up because I was getting bored at the party. Nakita ko nalang na may natutulog na patay sa kotse. I even accused Gav of murder. We were so ready to bury you to cover up the crime but you're too gorgeous to be a corpse," Aston explained while 100% flirting with me. Napairap nalang ako imbis na tumango.
"I have another question," Sabi ko at tumingin lang sila sa'kin. "Do you have a TYPE C charger? My phone's dead and I will be dead too if I don't get to call my older brother right now,"
Sabay na natawa ang dalawa. Aston said he has that charger so he went upstairs to get it. Naiwan nalang kami ni Gavriel.
"Leave your plates there. Ako na ang magliligpit," He said. Tumango nalang ako at bumalik sa pagkakaupo. I watched him clean up the table.
"You're good at this. Do you have a girlfriend?" I bluntly asked. I honestly have a slight crush on him. Curious lang me if there's a chance ba that he'll like me.
"Nope," he answered kaya napangiti ako.
"Here's the charger," Ibinigay ko kay Aston ang phone ko para ma-charge.
