One Night to a Million [VAUGHAN'S BLOODLINE SERIES #1]

1| A MISTAKE I CAN'T UNDO

I slowly open my eyes, my vision blurred and my head throbbing with a dull ache. Ramdam ko din yung pananakit at panghihina ng katawan ko kahit na nakahiga pa lang ako.

For a moment, I'm disoriented, unsure of where I am. Pero sure akong this isn't my apartment. But panic starts to set in as I sit up at ng maalala ko yung nangyari kagabi.

My eyes widen with realization, I look down and realize that I'm covered in a blanket. I pull it back slightly, feeling a strange sense of relief that at least I'm not completely naked.

And then I remember something else —

I lost my virginity last night!

A wave of different emotions washes over me, para akong binuhusan ng tubig na may yelo ng maalala ko yung mga ganapan kagabi. Halos sabunutan ko yung sarili ko dahil sa kawalang-hiyaan na mga ginawa ko.

I never imagined this would be the way I'd lose my virginity, but it's too late to change things now. Para akong maiiyak dahil parang hindi ko matanggap na hindi na ako virgin.

I put my hands to my head and start tapping it, scolding myself.

What the hell is wrong with you, self?

Why did you just give in to that man that you didn't even know?! Ang tanga-tanga mo!

I can't believe I could have done something so reckless and impulsive.

It's so embarrassing.

I gave myself to a man who I don't even know his name! How could I be so careless? I can't believe I just let myself be carried away by the moment and my own desires.

Gusto ko na talagang maiyak sa sarili kong katangahan. At yung worst pa ay hindi ko na din maalala yung mukha ng lalaki kagabi because of how drunk I was last night, at medyo madilim din kasi yung bar dahil hindi masyadong maliwanag yung ilaw na gamit nila.

But I do remember the intense and captivating — ocean blue of his eyes.

Even just thinking about them makes my heart race a little faster.

As I think about the man and his mesmerizing eyes I suddenly feel a sharp pain in my head.

I bring my hand up to my forehead, caressing my aching head in an attempt to soothe the throbbing pain.

At habang unti-unti ng nagfu-function yung utak ko I remember that I'm not in my own place so I quickly look around the room, taking in my unfamiliar surroundings hanggang sa maalala ko na nandito pala ako sa bedroom lounge bar.

But the room is empty, and there's no sign of the man I was with last night.

Malamang umalis na yun.

Pero ng gumalaw ako sa kama para tumayo ay mariin naman akong napapikit ng maramdaman ko yung hapdi at sakit na nasa ibaba ko.

Hindi ko alam kong makakayanan ko bang maglakad nito kasi ultimo tumayo ay hindi ko kaya. Sobrang sakit napaka uncomfortable sa pakiramdam.

Pero ayoko namang mag stay pa sa lugar na ito at baka may bigla pang pumasok dito, kaya kahit na masakit pa din ay pinilit kong tumayo and picking up my discarded blouse and other items of clothing scattered on the floor.

I feel a sense of urgency, not wanting to stay in this unfamiliar place any longer than necessary.

I quickly try to fix my messy hair, running my fingers through the tangled strands in an attempt to look a little more put together.