The Ugly And The Beast

2

After vomitting everything to my face, Rose fainted in front of me. My body move on its own; instinctively catching the falling woman in my arms.

I held her soft curvy body like how kdramas do in the films. In my imaginative mind, the OST song of the Descendents of the Sun suddenly played in my head like a background song in the current situation.

Like those scenario in the films, making this the perfect chance for the protagonist and the love interest to kiss. But seeing the vulnerable face of the defenseless woman, I shook those notions in my filthy head.

I may be a scumbag, but I have principles. My number one rule: never disrespect or take advantage of a defenseless vulnerable woman.

I may have done the deed of sexual interactions so many times, but all those things have proper consent with the other party. In other words, I don't like doing those kinds of things when a woman doesn't want or isn't aware of it.

Doing otherwise would not only mean disrespect, but it's also equal to rape. Pardon for the term, but that's my opinion on the matter. Anyway, what should I do with this woman?

I let out a sigh as I stared at the mirror. I'm shirtless at the moment. I took off my top earlier because I wanted to wash it clean, so it wouldn't smell, and I didn't bring any change of clothes, so I could only wash it here for now. However, seeing Rose suddenly vomitting again, I went to assist her, but who would have thought that she would even dare vomit on my face?

Regrets started to linger in my chest. Maybe I should have minded my own business, but then, I won't be able to sleep peacefully at night if I left Rose there alone. After all, even if we never talked to each other before, we are still considered acquaintances, and she's still my classmate.

My lips twitched as I shook my head, feeling a sudden headache crawling on my temples. "Ugh, just what did I do to you universe?" I muttered.

I release another tired sigh as I lifted Rose body in a princess carry. I went to the sink, placing Rose on top of the side counter. I made her head lean on the wall as a support. After that, I wash my face. I tied my long hair in a messy bun, then I continued to wash my shirt.

I smiled wryly. I never would have thought that I would be spending my time tonight; cleaning up my cloth in a bar. I'm just glad that no one used or goes to this comfort room that much. That would be embarrassing for me, my image, and my reputation.

Like, hello, The Jack Umali? The player and the heartbreaker? Doing the laundry...in a bar?

It's dumbly funny, right?

While washing off the smell of my shirt, the door in the room suddenly burst opened. The moment that I turn my head, my eyes widened in shock, seeing the familiar face of the other woman who entered inside.

"Jack...?" The woman in green dress called in disbelief. Her fiery green eyes darting from me and to Rose back and forth. This woman is Emily Culam; my ex-girlfriend, we just broke up about a week ago.

Emily sneered, glaring at me. "I knew it...you cheated on me."

My lips stretched to an awkward smile. It seems that Emily misunderstood the situation. "Hey Emily...what you're seeing is..." I paused, scratching my cheeks lightly as I felt somewhat uncomfortable. "It's not what you think it is."

"Lies," Emily accused bluntly, gazing at me with menacing eyes. "Not just a cheater but also a liar."

I opened my mouth to refute her claims, but Emily did not even wait for my response as she storm out of the room, slamming the door closed with a loud bam.

I blink my eyes, feeling dumbfounded at the situation. But then, I remembered that I don't have to explain or defend myself, because in truth, I didn't do anything wrong. Well, at least at the present moment, I didn't do anything despicable; nor am I planning to. So, even if I felt a bit annoyed and upset, I just let Emily with whatever she wanted to think.

The more I explained; the more the situation would seemed wrong.

I only shrugged my shoulder continuing in washing my top. After a while, the smell and the stains faded somewhat. I went to the hand dryer, using it to dry my shirt. Shortly after, or about a few hours, my top finally dried somewhat a bit, so I wore it again.

After that, I went to Rose. "Hey wake up princess," I whispered, tapping her cheeks lightly. "Can you get home by yourself?"

Rose groaned, wrinkling her perfectly shaped eyebrows. I sighed, seeing this. I look down at my watch, checking the time, and it's almost five in the morning.

I glance at Rose again, contemplating on what to do. I don't see her phone with her, and it seemed like she doesn't have anything aside from herself and her current clothes. Despite feeling a bit baffled, I ignored it.

Still, I'm just confused. It's a wonder indeed. I didn't know that the popular Rose Tama would turn out to be a naive negligent woman. I mean, she was popular for being perfect except for her personality that is, so it's a bit bewildering that she doesn't have anything with her.

Additionally, I feel like this is her first time going to a bar, and it doesn't seem that she's used to drinking alcohol as well. She only took a few shots, then she went down and became drunk.

"Rose," I sighed, shaking my head helplessly. "Be thankful that I'm not a bad person."

As for the reason why she came here alone, those things doesn't concern me anymore. I don't like poking my nose into other people's business. Having said that, I can't stomach leaving her alone as well. What a dilemma. I don't really want to take her with me, but then, I can't leave her here either.

I sighed. "What should I do?"

The problem is I don't know any of her friends, and I can't just give her to anyone. Who knows what they would do to her, right?

Hold on, should I just book a hotel for her?

At that, I took my phone, checking the hotel sites near the bar. Unfortunately, most hotel rooms are no longer available. This is only natural since there are many who reserved it in advance after coming here.

I grabbed the back of my neck, feeling troubled. "Sheesh, where should I take this woman?"

Then as if an idea flash to my head like a light bulb, I glanced at Rose thoughtfully, thinking if I could just leave her to a motel. As far as I recall there are some motel buildings outside the bar, so maybe I could just bring Rose there and left her alone.

My eyes narrowed seeing the defenseless face of the woman, sleeping with her mouth hanging open. I shook my head, erasing the idea.

"Nah...I can't leave her alone there as well...who knows what could happen..."

With all those options crossed out, the only other plan left is to take Rose with me. I took a deep sigh of resignation.

"Well, alright princess," I mumbled, carrying the sleeping woman in my arms. "Let's go home."