100 Ways to Get Fortunato (Complete)

PROLOGUE

DISCLAIMER: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents are products of the author's imagination. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

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Contains mature contents, read at your own risk.

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Happy reading my dear Elytes!

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"Welcome back, Florencia!" Masayang bati ni Layla sa akin. Nilagyan niya ng alak ang shot glass at nakangiting ini-abot iyon sa akin. My face crumpled as I drank the glass of tequila. I looked around watching the people dancing and singing along with the song. I immediately looked away when I saw a couple kissing!

Clubs are always wild huh?

"Where are the others?" I sat on the couch.

"Coming," she said and looked at the clubs' entrance surveying the people that passes by.

I looked at the same direction and narrowed my eyes to see clearly. My eyes widened as I stood up. A smile is plastered on my face when I saw Tanya together with Liam running to us.

"You looked sexy!" She said and hugged me. Gosh! I missed them so much!

"Did you spend years abroad to look sexy!?" She teased and playfully spanked me.

"'Wag ka maniwala d'yan kay Tanya, mukha ka pa rin tae." Liam said in monotone voice. Gosh this guy! I rolled my eyes and took a step forward aiming to hit his head tumakbo naman siya sa likod ni Tanya at ginawa itong shield.

"Bakit ninyo ginaganyan si Florence, kau-uwi niya lang eh," I looked at the man behind me only to see Ali.

"Ali!" I hugged him tight and I could smell him, so manly as always.

"Oh, awat." Tumatawang sambit ni Layla.

"Grabe! Sikat ka na ha!" I crossed my arms on my chest at pabirong dinangi siya. He is so famous and successful in the showbiz industry!

"Ali lang malakas!" He showed his muscle and biceps habang tumataas baba ang kanyang mga kilay.

"Wow, yabang." Layla shouted and drank from her whisky.

"Ang kapal!" Liam said as he throws some napkins in Ali's direction.

"Kulang pa 'yan," tumatawang sambit ni Layla ng punain ni Ali ang numero ng alak sa lamesa. Ofcourse it is, lasenggera kasi siya eh! Bucket of beer and other variety of alcohol are served in our table sa sobrang dami halatang uhaw na uhaw siya!

"Cheers para sa pagbabalik ni Florence!" Tanya shouted amid the loud music that surrounds us.

"Cheers!" We said in unison as we held our beer in the air.

We chat about everything trying to catch up from all the years that we have been apart. I can't stop smiling at them. I missed them so much! I looked at Ali when I smelled a hint of cigarette.

"You smoked?" I asked in surprised. He never smoke or I just didn't know.

"No, I was talking to someone earlier sa smoking area. Siya yung nag-smoke," He said and took the beer at my hand.

"It's your fourth beer," He said and pulled the beer away from me.

"I'm fine!" I said pursing my lips.

"Let's dance!" Hinila ako bigla ni Layla at Tanya kaya hindi na ako nakatanggi. 'Yung dalawang lalaki naiwan doon sa table. We took the dance floor and dance like crazy! Layla even twerk making the guys turn their head to her. What a skill!

"Drinks!" Inabutan ako ni Tanya ng tequila at asin. I hate tequila! But, well okay.

"Wooh!" I shouted after I drink. I shook my head and closed my eyes, I feel dizzy yet I took another four shots! Tanya gave me another but I refused so Layla took it. I think tinamaan na ako ng alcohol dahil umiikot ang paningin ko.

"I need to pee!" I waved my hand to them.

Layla insisted to accompany me but I turned them down. I can handle naman, siguro. Umalis ako sa harap nila at dahan dahan naglakad papunta sa comfort room. Humawak ako sa wall dahil nahihilo na talaga ako. I could smell myself and I reek of alcohol!

Fuck, my head is spinning. I regret refusing to Layla's offer to accompany me.

"Miss you need help?" I tried to open my eyes when someone approached me. Thank goodness, it was a lady.

I nodded at her. She assisted me hanggang sa comfort room. I know it is rude to stare but I can't take my eyes off her. She seems familiar to me. I can't point out where I saw her and I can feel... inferiority. Why?

"Thank you. I can manage na." I said and took my right arm from her.

She gave me a smile and walk out of my sight. Nasuka pa ako pag dating sa cubicle but after that I felt much better. Pinunasan ko rin ang mukha ko, nagretouch at inayos ang buhok ko.

"I feel dizzy," bulong ko sa sarili ko habang nakahawak sa sink. Gosh, I need to wash my hands again. I looked at the mirror watching myself from the reflection. I laughed at myself realizing who the girl that helped me.

"I pity you, Florence. Tangina, si Angel!" I laughed so hard tears fell on my cheeks. What the heck! Of all people siya pa talaga!? Why am I still affected? I don't know. It's painful for me.

"Damn, alcohol." I murmured as I walked back.

I was careful walking beside the wall but of course, I bumped to someone who is stupid. I pulled my hair back and look at the one who bumped me.

Damn, he has a masculine physique. Perfect nose, lips and jaws, and some strands falls in his forehead. How rude? Why those eyes looks like that? Is he trying to pick fight with me?

He changed a lot.

"Gian," someone from behind showed up and clang to his arm. It was a fine lady in a white dress. She has long brown hair, dazzling eyes and fair skin. So pretty, I can't even compare myself. It was Angel and it pained me seeing a ring on her finger. I looked at Gian again, nakangiti siya habang pinagmamasdan si Angel.

He is happy. How dare him?

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