Hold On

Prologue

Prologue

I immediately spotted my cousins in the crowded room. I tried to walk towards them in the sea of intoxicated teenagers.

Tonight, is Axel Nicholas Fontanilla's birthday. He is one of the varsity players and heartthrobs in our university. Everyone was talking about his party for a week. I was curious what was the hype all about, so I agreed to attend his party.

I know I should be at home right now studying for my exam next week, pero lahat ng mga kaibigan at pinsan ko ay nandito.

"Liz!" Hazel, my cousin, called out my name

The music was loud it sent vibrations through my whole body. I hugged and greeted them.

Hazel gave me a glass of alcohol "Cheers!"

I felt the hot liquid ran down to my throat as I chugged the whole thing. The moment I opened my eyes, I noticed a very attractive man in the corner.

His smile lit up his oh-so-handsome-face. He looks animated and happy as he was talking to his friends. His lips slowly lifted into a smile when he caught me staring.

"Buti na lang talaga pinayagan ka nila Tito na pumunta dito" said my other cousin, Ria

"Of course!" I grinned

"Cheers!" We bumped our glasses

Hindi sana ako papayagan nila Daddy na pumunta dito sa party ni Axel kung hindi ko lang kasama ang pinsan ko na si Chienna o mas kilala sa nickname niyang Enna.

Hindi pa ako nakapag-aral para sa exam ko sa Anatomy next week dahil palagi akong nagpro-procrastinate. Hindi ko ba alam kung bakit wala akong natutunan sa klase na 'yon. Siguro ay dahil hindi naman talaga ako interesado sa medical field.

It was Mom and Dad who chose what path I should take. It was as if even before I was born, they've already premeditated my future. They wanted me to become a doctor like them, but I refused. They tried so hard to influence me to be in medical field that I actually halfheartedly agreed, pero ang sabi ko ay susubukan ko muna ang nursing, then after that maybe I'll pursue a higher degree in medical field. Hindi pa din naman ako nakakapagdesisyon kung ano talaga ang gusto kaya pinagbigyan ko na lang sila.

"Where's Enna?" Tanong sa akin ng pinsan kong si Kaye

"She's probably with her friends" I answered

"Oh my gosh!" Kaye squealed. Hinawakan niya ang magkabilang balikat ko at niyugyog ako "Ang gwapo talaga ni Axel. Oh my God! Hindi ko na 'to kaya! Kailangan ko siyang lapitan. Hold my glass please"

Natawa ako nang binigay niya ang baso kay Ria na nakasimangot. Crush din niya kasi si Axel. Minsan nga halos magsabunatan na ang dalawa dahil kay Axel.

"Wait!" Agad na bumalik si Kaye "Opps! I forgot my gift" she giggled.

Bahagya nyang hinila ang kanyang dress para lumitaw ang cleavage niya pagkatapos ay seksing naglakad papunta kay Axel. Kitang-kita namin kung paano niya landiin si Axel. She's actually good at seducing. Naalala ko noong high school kami ay may nagka crush sa kanyang nerd, mabilis niya itong napapasunod sa mga gusto niya gaya na lang ng paggawa ng mga assignments at projects.

And I? I only had my eyes for one man and that is Marvin Alfaro. Kahit madaming nanliligaw sa akin ay hindi ko pinapayagan dahil isa lang ang gusto kong manligaw sa akin at maging first boyfriend ko.

"Oh, baka gusto mo ding hanapin 'yong sayo?" Inirapan ako ni Ria

"Nakita mo ba?" tanong ko

"Hindi pa. Baka mamaya pa darating" Si Hazel ang sumagot

Nakailang shots pa kami at sa gitna ng mga shots ay umiinom ako ng tubig para hindi ako gaanong malasing.

"Ria, I'll just use the restroom" Paalam ko sa pinsan ko

"You want me to come?" She asked

"No" I answered while shaking my head "Kaya ko"

"Okay" she smiled

I pushed myself pass through the intoxicated people. They were all dancing and grinding each other.

Nakita ko sa isang corner si Dylan kasama ang kanyang fiancee na si Ana. They were a good match. I can't deny her beauty. She has a beautiful face that you'll never get tired staring at. And Dylan, God! There's no words to describe how handsome he is.

Sumiksik pa ako sa mga taong nagsasayawan hanggang sa narating ko ang hallway. Umakyat ako sa taas ng hagdanan at hinanap ang bathroom ng bahay.

I literally opened every single door, but none of them was the bathroom. Then I noticed there's one door that I haven't opened, baka yun na yung bathroom.

I sighed in relief when I saw the inside of it. Finally! I walked towards the sink and my eyes went wide when I saw a naked man's reflection in the mirror. Fucking shit!

Napaikot ako at tumingin sa glass shower room. Holy mother of! I felt my heart beating so fast as if I've ran a marathon.

I wanted to run. I wanted to get out of here, but I couldn't move! My knees were shaking.

I tried to divert my eyes to another direction, but they followed his hand. Pababa iyon ng pababa hanggang sa... shit! humigpit ang pagkakahawak ko sa sink.

He wrapped his hand to his long, thick glory. It was standing proudly. His hand started moving up and down, stroking himself. His eyes were closed and he let out a soft groan.

I swallowed. Five times.

I don't know what happened next. The only thing I know is our eyes met. The two of us shared the same reaction. He cursed and I started screaming and...

"Fuck!" Using his hands, he tried to cover his front " What the hell are you doing here? Why were you watching me?" He asked accusingly

"I-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-" shit! Why am I stammering?!

"No! I-i didn't k-know someone was u-using this b-bathroom!" I defended

"Yeah right! Get out!" He yelled angrily

Tumakbo ako palabas ng banyo at sumandal sa pader. What was that? Sweat started breaking on my forehead, palm, and my back. It felt like my whole body's sweating and shaking.

Kahit na nanghihina ako ay pinilit ko pa ring bumaba sa hagdanan. I almost tripped because I missed a step dahil sa sobrang pagmamadali ko.

Nang marating ko ang pwesto namin ay agad kong kinuha ang aking bag. I need to get out of here.

"Hey? Are you okay?" Hazel asked with a hint of concern in her voice

"Y-y-y-yeah" I wiped my forehead "I-i-i n-need to go"

I didn't wait for her to answer. Mabilis akong naglakad palabas. I just want to get out of here. Baka maabutan pa niya ako dito.  

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