Lost Chances

Chapter 2: Who We Are

OK. I'm sorry. I've been busy thinking of what to say to that guy I woke up with when I get out of this room that I forgot to introduce myself.

My name is Maria Montez and people call me Riya. That guy outside's the only person who calls me Maria (plus my Mom when she's mad at me). I'm 5'5 tall, petit, with long black wavy hair, big eyes, a dimple on my right cheek, 24 years old and I have a boyfriend. Yep! I have a boyfriend and yet I slept with a different guy-- literally-- almost naked last night.

I'm a college undergrad but yesterday was my first day at work on a pharmaceutical company as an Admin Associate. And that's the reason why I got drunk with that guy, to celebrate my first day at work!

And that guy I'm talking about is Toni Von Flinster. People call him Von but I call him Flinstone, mainly to just make fun of his name yet its been four years since we were introduced but he never complained.

Von's a tan guy, 5'10 tall, deep brown eyes, a slightly crooked nose due to some childhood accident and a damn kissable lips which I just realized last night as he licked it with his toungue after having a gulp of beer. Another realization is his body. Before, he had that average size body but as I looked at him this morning, he's no longer an average. He is so hot! I must admit that. Alright! Enough of the physique! I'm already blushing of the thought.

Von was introduced to me by my classmate, Alan. He was taking his degree on a diffrent university then but I was surprised that he already know me by reputation. I was crowned Ms. Junior High back then and told me that his older sister, Joy, happened to be my teammate on track and field. We were not really close. We only got to hang out whenever Alan's around.

When I stopped taking my degree some two years ago, I left the town for the big city and never heard of him since then.

I worked for a courier company as an admin clerk but resigned when my manager accused me of having an affair with a co-worker which happened to be her boyfriend. Duh? And then came this new job which is the reason why I'm in this mess right now.

I posted a status in facebook saying 'Hired! The city is ready for me once again!'

And Von posted a comment saying 'Hey Maria! Care to celebrate? I'm here in the city. Just say yes, my treat!'

For me, meeting a friend from my hometown in the city is very rare and so I did say yes. Besides, he's a nice guy back then. Well, his practical jokes and pranks were irritating that one time I slapped him hard but nevertheless he's nice. And its time to know what happened to him in the past two years.

Oh my dear God! If only I stick with my usual 2 bottle of beer I wouldn't be in this shameful situation. Now back to the problem!

I already finished showering when I realized I have no extra panty with me. Damn! And an idea popped my head. I opened Von's closet and found what I'm looking for!

After changing into those shorts and shirt that he gave me, I took a deep breath and went out of the bedroom to face the guy I literally slept with.