FOUR: STAINED MODEL

SAPPHIRE

I looked around and my eyes stopped on the closet, it was partly open. I walked towards there sniffing and opened it, I lightened up a bit as I saw clothes there that I can use.

There was a black oversized shirt there and a 3/4th short. I immediately took it and wore it, I don't care anymore who owns it, what's important is I have to leave this room as soon as possible. I can't stay here for too long, dad's probably worried already.

They were already panicking for sure...

I can remember our argument last night the reason why I went to the club alone, I'm sure he didn't mean to do that just like me shouting at him. I also didn't mean it. I just got carried away with anger.

I saw my bag on the bedside table with my phone, I was thankful enough that I still remember to bring my bag here with me even though I was already too drunk. Or did I?

I rushed out of the room and out of the hotel, I booked a cab and immediately went home.

And as I have predicted, they were already panicking, I saw a patrol police car outside of our house. I rushed inside our house.

I guess they have heard how I opened the gate as I saw my older brothers rush to the door to see who came home.

"Saph!" Evan called loud and rushed towards me as he hugged me tightly. He started caressing my back.

I saw Hiro followed too, then followed by my father, the police patrol, Liam, and Micca my trusted friends. I can see the worry in their eyes.

"Where have you been?" Hiro asked as he pulled me close to him and hugged me tight too.

"You made us worry, Saph," Evan said, his hand on my shoulder.

With teary eyes, I looked up at my father. His eyes were apologetic while looking at me, his hand was reaching for me. I guess Hiro noticed that I was looking at our father as he let go of me.

"Dad..." I called tears running down my cheeks.

"Sapphire, my princess. I'm so sorry, forgive daddy please" He said and reached for my hand.

I didn't say anything as I just pulled him close and hugged him tightly. I know I need this, things won't bring back what I have lost already but this could lift the burden that I was feeling.

"I'm sorry, Dad..." I cried on his shoulder.

"I'm sorry to princess..." He said and hugged me tighter.

We also went inside the house while Hiro remained outside as he talked with the police patrol. He thanked them and also apologize to them for causing misunderstandings.

After talking with them, he also followed and went inside. We gathered in the living area as they started to ask me about what happened and where did I go all along that I was missing.

"Where have you been Saph, you made us so much worry. We called your friends to ask if you're with them turns out you're not" Hiro explained, he was so worried.

"We tried to report on the police for action but they said that we still have to wait for 24 hours before they take action. You made us panic Sam" Evan added while looking at me.

I just looked down at the floor while playing with my fingers, I don't know what to do. I don't know if I would tell them what happened or just remain silent.

"All of us here were worried about you," Liam said. He's Liam Collins, a childhood friend of mine.

"Please don't do this again, Saph," Micca said. She's Micca Taylor, also my childhood friend. I just met Liam earlier than her but we're also in the same university and same department.

"Where have you been, Sapphire? You made us worry tell us why you weren't able to come home last night, where did you sleep?" Evan asked. He was sitting on the couch next to mine.

I wanted to answer him, but it was just bringing me back to what happened last night. I can't still remember everything but knowing that I had sex with someone whom I don't know. It's like a nightmare that I don't ever wanna remember.

"I'm tired, can I go to my room? I want to rest, please give me space" I said as I left there and went to my room. I locked the door and slammed myself on my bed as tears again started to run down my cheeks.

I wiped my tears but it keeps on running down my cheeks, I can't stop it, I can't remain calm knowing what happened. There are so many what-ifs running in my mind.

What if I just didn't go to the club? What if I didn't listen to Jenny and Reymart? What if I didn't drink too much? What if I was able to contain myself and my drunk self last night? What if I remained in my right state of mind?

What if I just agreed with the marriage that Dad was telling me to?

No...

No, I won't, it has already happened, and it won't bring back everything even if I cry blood tears. What matter here right now is that I have already learned my lessons. I won't do the same mistake again.

I should have already kept this in mind starting from now on.

I'll keep this secret to myself, that guy. Whoever he is, I just hope he has the right state of mind to just keep what happened to us with just himself. I just wished he was not a kiss-and-tell.

I just hope that he won't ruin my image to everyone. I have a role that everyone adores, I took care of my image for so long standing as a role model to everyone and I just hope he won't ruin it. I hope he won't just trash everything that I have worked hard for so long.