The Sinner's Mark (Alphas of Lair Series #2)

Chapter Two: Close Distance

Chapter Two: Close Distance

"Roman will pick me up. We can drop you home if you want," presenta ni Meredith habang pinupuno ang baso ko ng lemon juice. Nasa kusina kami ngayon at habang abala ang mga katulong na ipaghanda kami ng almusal, abala naman akong magpawala ng sakit ng ulo. It is always the morning after a night-long party that sucks!

"What did you do last night and why do you look so tired?" intriga nitong tanong.

I didn't answer and drank the juice instead. She chuckled a little and shook her head before serving me breakfast.

I can't help but think about the man. I kissed him, that's for sure, but I cannot remember what happened after. I woke up alone in the bed with a different set of clothes. I tried to regain my memories but my head is still spinning. Sinubukan kong igalaw ang katawan pero bukod sa paa, wala namang ibang masakit.

"Who is it this time?" ani Red habang nakatingin sa akin. I raked my hair and sighed.

"I don't know," I honestly answered. She raised her eyebrow, indicating she needs more of it.

"I don't know him. I don't know if we had sex, or if he used protection if we did," I continued.

It is now her time to sigh. Napahilot pa ito ng sentido na para bang hindi niya akalaing gagawin ko talaga iyon.

Among us three, I admit that I am the black sheep. Meredith may be liberated, but she has a clear mission in life, and she knows how to stick with it. Vinnie is unquestionable even though her brother is the opposite. I, on the other hand, am the type that goes with the flow and beats around the bush. I don't plan, I don't think about what didn't happen yet. I only turned twenty and all I care about is enjoying things that I do.

I play around boys because it is fun. I like getting attention. I find it satisfying when I receive praise and admiration. At first, they are all cool and sport with it, but as time goes by, they make demands, they offer beyond the line, and they proclaim love.

Love. Natawa ako sa naisip. I am no scientist, but I believe that there's a logical explanation for that. Someone cannot be attached to another person just because. The magic and fairy dust aren't included on my list, and there's nothing that could convince me otherwise.

It is also the reason why I never really did it with anyone. So I do not see any point in doing it. If I want to have fun, I'll drink and flirt, but that's it. No one really entertained me enough. Once they are hooked, I lose interest and I never look back again. In fact, I am the kiss-and-ditch type, and my friends know about it. People who aren't involved in my life think that because I am vulgar and liberated, I am also easy. I don't blame them, but I do not need to prove them as well. I have learned long enough that how people see me is their version of reality, but it doesn't mean that it is the truth.

"What's your plan now? You wanna find the guy?" Tanong ni Meredith. I shook my head in response. Bakit pa? I've embarrassed myself already, and I don't plan to add it up. Isa pa, I have bigger things to be worried about.

We are in our last year in adult school.  We just survived the last exam which is why we are attending back-to-back parties. Not to mention, we still have the graduation ball to prepare for before the actual ceremony. Finding a random guy after an accidental one night with him is the last on my long list.