Chapter 5

August's POV

I'm still very sleepy. I can feel the splitting headache because of my drunkenness last night. I savor the feeling of comfort with the bed and blanket. It felt warm, but somehow it has a strange smell. It doesn't smell like my bed. So I slowly opened my eyes. My eyes meet the black ceiling.

Black? Since when did my bedroom ceiling turn black? I even look at the blanket and strangely, it's black. So I immediately got up and looked around. This is freaking not my room. I was about to stand up when I felt I don't have any clothes so I peeked under the blanket.

Shock flooded my system. How come I don't have any clothes? I tried to recall what happened last night and flashes of memories came in. I met a guy that I don't even know and went here... and we......... I covered my mouth. I clearly remembered what happened! But I am not sure if it happened all the way. My memory ends there, after that overwhelming feeling, aside from that I don't remember anything.

"Fuck!" I cursed and felt myself. Nothing hurts. They said the first one hurts, but I don't feel any pain except my head.

I was startled when I heard the splash of water in the shower, from the bathroom.

"Holy shit," I whispered so I got up quickly at four o'clock and grabbed my clothes from last night. They are all over the floor so I quickly put them on. Good thing I still have my purse. I didn't fix myself, as long as I left that room and found the luxurious living room and found there a shocked somewhat aged woman.

"Ma'am." The surprised promise of a cleaner? Based on his uniform, he is cleaner.

"Sorry," I promised and I didn't let him talk anymore and I quickly got out of there. I am cursing myself right now. What went into my brain why did I do that? I was careless. What if something happened to that man? But I am convinced that I am still whole because nothing hurts. Although it just feels weird nothing is painful.

I immediately took the elevator down. I am not familiar with this place but I am sure that this is a penthouse. I feel like the elevator is moving slowly. I feel like I want to go fast. I need to get out of here. What happened was a mistake. I don't seem to be able to face that man. It would be better not to know him so I won't feel any awkwardness if I see this because I don't know him.

I immediately got out of the elevator and a wide lobby opened up to me. My steps were fast and I immediately got out of that building and hailed a taxi. I have already taken a taxi and even then I felt relief. I rummaged through my purse, only to find that my phone is dead. Fuck, Misha might be worried.

"At the Pacific Plaza Towers, Man," I promise here. The driver continued to drive out of that property.

Time went by fast, but to this day I still haven't forgotten what happened. I'm almost there. Now I still can't believe that I just gave up last night. It was ridiculous.

"We're here ma'am." The driver promised me.

I immediately paid for it and got out of the taxi and quickly entered the building. There weren't many people there because it was still morning. so I was alone in the elevator. It didn't take long for me to reach our floor. I immediately went to my condo and when I entered I felt like a wilting vegetable. I feel like crying. Every time I remember what happened I feel like crying. I almost did it, but thank god, it didn't go all the way.

"August?!" I was surprised when suddenly someone called my name from the living room.

"R-reed?" I am wondering here. "W-what are you d-doing here?" What is he doing here?

He immediately came to me and suddenly hugged me. "God, we were worried to death. We cannot find you last night. Where were you?" This worried me.

I feel like I will cry more. I felt a safe refuge inside his arms. I feel that he will defend me from all those who oppress me. But who is oppressing me? Nothing. But that's just how I feel.

"Mianhe...... I-I was too drunk last night and I went out earlier and went to a motel to sleep." My answer. I am nervous that he might find that I am just lying. After all, he is our captain and he can determine if you are telling the truth or lying.

He slowly let go of me. He looked into my eyes and I can see something flash in his eyes. Like disappointment but not. I can't name it.

"Arasso... Take a rest." This is a poor promise to me.

I swallowed. I think, he saw through my lie but I'm not ready to tell what happened. I don't know but I can't tell Reed. I don't want him to look at me like I am a dirty woman.

"Mianhe..." I said again and walked into my room. I fought my urge to look back.

I felt guilty. He's been a friend for a long time but I can't make myself to be honest with him. But I can't even tell him what happened to me last night. I feel like I can't handle how he will look at me. I can already see that he will look at me like those other girls and I don't want that to happen.

I immediately charged my cell phone and went to the bathroom to take a shower. I was bathing myself when I remembered what happened last night. His touch and his kiss.

"Aish! Stop it August!" I chastise myself. I should forget what happened last night. That was a mistake and after all, nothing happened like deflowering me. It was almost but it didn't go all the way. "Yeah, I should have just forgotten what happened. After all, I won't be meeting that guy again, whoever he is." I convinced myself.

I finished my shower and got dressed. It is still my off because tomorrow morning we start work again. I left my room because I was hungry. I went to the kitchen and saw that there was food prepared there. Eggs, hot dogs, and rice. Reed must have prepared it so I just smiled. I wasted no time and ate it right away. I drank coffee because I feel like I'm going to sleep again. I even drank aspirin just to get rid of this pesky hangover.

After I ate, I washed the dishes and put them in the bag. I went to the living room and before I sat down, my buzzer rang. I have a feeling who it is so I immediately went to the door and opened it. My suspicion was correct.

"Where have you been? Do you know how much we worried about you?" Misha opened his door to me and immediately entered my condo even though I hadn't even accommodated him yet.

I just closed my door and followed it. "Sorry, I got drunk last night so I left earlier," I answer here. I planned not to tell anyone. I planned to forget everything so no one should know.

"You went home? But you didn't go home to the condo? Well, it's not far." Misha looked at me and raised an eyebrow.

I rolled my eyes. "I told you, I was very drunk. I couldn't bear to go home, so I slept in a motel." I answer here. I am even proud of myself because I can say it now without stuttering.

"Which motel?" This question seems to be suspicious.

"Hmmmm... sogo?" The fuck I haven't even set foot there yet. I only see that in advertisements. It even has a billboard with strange inscriptions.

"Why do I feel like you are not telling me something." She said suspiciously.

Damn! I know she is very receptive. She is not a member of Delta for nothing.

"You're just imagining things, Misha," I promise here. I need to end her suspicion.

Its eyes narrowed. "Aha! You were with a boy last night, right?" It stuck out to me.

I was horrified. Horrified by the fact that she guessed it but still I won't admit it. "Me? With a man?" I pretend not to be surprised. I was even smirking to hide my uneasiness.

"Anyway, Reed was the only one who was able to get close to you without a scar afterward. I'll let it go. But August, have mercy, you don't know how Reed went crazy when he found out you were missing. He almost hacked me the satellite just finds you." it said with a snort. "He slept here because he couldn't rest. He almost started a hunting operation."

I suddenly feel guilty. I didn't know that it happened like that, but he didn't say anything aside from that. He even cooked me food.

"I'm sorry. I talked to him earlier..." I just said but I felt guilty.

"And then what? You know August, I don't know if you're stupid or just numb. Can't you see? That guy is in love with you. That's not like a dog who goes crazy just because he can't find a friend. There's no such thing August, not unless...." it hung up.

I shook my head. I won't assume and I won't believe Misha. It's impossible for Reed to like me and it's Misha's hobby to speculate.

"I'm not blind Misha. You know Reed. You know the woman is from the right, so it's impossible. Love is not in his dictionary. What he has is love for a friend. Friendly love Misha, besides, don't give color what he does, if Reed doesn't color it." I just said here and took the remote control and turned on the TV.

"The authorities are currently looking for Senator Velasquez to deal with the case of the Drug Cade Syndicate. Some file a case that alleges, Senator Velasquez killed Governor Malimbao. There is also an allegation that Senator Velasquez is involved in graft and corruption. A restraining order has also been filed here to prevent it from leaving the country..."

"If we finished the job, I'm sure he's already in jail by now," Misha promised. "Pathetic authorities. Served, spit out."

"Yeah. They should have put the case in our hands. Senator Velasquez was just reachable that night. It's easy to lure him in." I promise. I was sure that I could take him down. But it would be insubordination if I did not follow the instruction.

"Yeah. Someone likes you. You're different, even a criminal." Misha said laughing.

I frowned. "Stop it. All the girls like it."

"Hahaha. In my research, he trashes women like used tissue paper. If I didn't know that Senator Velasquez was the one you were talking to, maybe I would have thought that he was a kind person. She speaks with respect towards you." Misha promised. "Well, maybe he wanted to have you so that's why." This also answered his allegation.

"Well, he's handsome. I'll admit that, but his being a drug lord is a turn-off." I promise here. I'm crazy if I say that Senator Velasquez looks plain.

"That used to be my crush, but now it's gone." Misha just said.

We just continued talking and listening to the news. Until I didn't realize that I was drowning in sleep.