Del Rico Progeny #1: Embers Of Devotion

Chapter 3

Seduction

I slowly opened my eyes, squinting against the sunlight streaming through the window. As consciousness flooded back into my groggy mind, a sharp throbbing pain took hold of my head. Ugh, last night's escapades were definitely catching up to me. I gingerly sat up in bed, holding onto my head as if trying to keep it from splitting open.

"God! It hurts," I mumbled.

Dinala ko ang sarili sa may bathroom at inasikaso ang sarili. Walang tigil sa pagpintig ang ulo ko. Nasobrahan yata ako kagabi sa alak. The memories of last night flashed back at me while brushing my teeth.

I remembered Isy and I went out of the bar and decided to enter the newest bar across the street. Medyo malabo pa sa alaala ko lahat pero habang inaasikaso ang sarili, naalala ko lahat. Miski ang pagsunod ko kay Cloudius sa loob ng kwarto ng bar na iyon at ang...

I slapped my forehead! Goodness! I freaking gave him a blowjob! Nag-iinit ang mukha ko sa salamin! My naughtiness played over me last night. Kinapa ko ang aking katawan kung may masakit pero ulo lang talaga.

I don't think we did something aside from that? Did I harassed him? Pilit kong binabalikan ang nangyari pero hanggang doon lang talaga sa sinubo ko siya ang naaalala ko!

How did I get home? Did I took a taxi? Or did my cousin brought me home? Shit! Kapag nagtanong sila Kuya, anong isasagot ko?

I cannot stay here in my room until they're gone because they'll be here the whole day! I have no choice but to leave my room for breakfast.

With each step towards the dining hall, the pounding in my head intensified. I made my way down the familiar hallway, the pictures on the walls capturing moments of our family's past.

Finally, I reached the dining hall, where I found my parents seated at the table, looking as handsome and pretty as ever, even with the subtle signs of aging. They smiled warmly at me, their eyes filled with concern. Nakaka-guilty ang ginawa kong kagagahan kagabi kahit na nasa tamang edad na ako.

"Good morning, sweetheart," my mom greeted, her voice carrying a touch of worry. "How are you feeling today?"

I winced, holding my head with one hand. "Morning, Mom. I think I may have overdone it a bit last night."

Sa alak at sa pagiging malandi. God! Ikahihiya ako ni Mommy kapag nalaman niyang para akong hayok na bata kagabi!

"Manang, gamot for Allen," si Mommy na nakangiti sa kasambahay namin na mahigit ilang taon na rin sa amin.

"Thank you," I muttered.

My dad, ever the calm presence, chimed in, "Well, we all have our moments. Just take it easy today, okay?"

As I took a seat, I noticed my older brother, Kuya Max, and my second-born brother, Kuya Tarian, already at the table. Kuya Max, with his well-groomed hair, flashed me a knowing smile, while Kuya Tarian seemed to be looking at me suspiciously. I couldn't help but wonder what he was thinking.

Breaking the silence, Kuya Max asked, "So, where did you and the girl cousins go last night? We heard you all went out together."

I sighed, recalling the events of the previous evening. I won't tell them about Isy and I's escapades! Baka mamaya mapagalitan ako ng dalawang kapatid ko. Dad and Mom aren't strict but they are. My siblings are. Mahigpit pa sila sa mahigpit.

"Yeah, we went to the B'Hub bar. It was supposed to be a casual get-together, but you know how these things go." Nagkibit-balikat ako at nagsimulang kumuha ng pagkain.

"Did you all stay out late? I hope you took care of yourself." My mom's concern deepened as she asked that.

I nodded, realizing the importance of her question.