3 - The Male Lead

I waited for Heilee’s message when I finished packing and felt like the surroundings was already silent. Right when I saw a glimpse of a car on a nearby, I hurriedly sneaked into the balcony and fixed the blanket I tied together. Perfect timing because there’s no one guarding here because they left with Vigor. Seems like they were out.

When I went down, I ran to the gate and rode Heilee’s car. Inside is Heilee who’s on the driver seat, and Khloe with her boyfriend Jaime on the backseat. 

“Let’s go runaway princess,” Heilee laughed before she started the engine. I smirked too out of excitement. Sorry for sneaking out. I just had to do this and take this attitude of Victoria as a way to create a mess and make my plan be possible, and that is to make Ivan as my bodyguard so I can give him the necklace. 

When we got to the night club that seems like only VIPs could enter, Heilee went near the bouncer and inserted herself in the lane. Heilee whispered something to the bouncer’s ear and just by that, we got to enter the bar. The smell of cigarette and mixed alcohols welcomed me as I enter the bar, together with the loud noise of music and the people dancing along.

Heilee and I went to the bar counter and ordered some booze. We were separated from Khloe and Jaime since they went to the dance floor. Heilee and I can’t talk properly because of the loud music so we just drunk ourselves to the limit. Since I’m already here to create a mess, I didn’t hesitate to get drunk. I got Heilee to take me home. I don’t know what Heilee ordered but I already feel dizzy just with the few shots I had. But okay, whatever. Phew!

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I woke up because of the sunshine damping on my face so I opened my eyes and wandered it to my room-- but wait?! This is not my room! Did I die again? Ahhhh! Did I die out of drunkenness? Or did we get into an accident on our way home? What’s this? Was I reincarnated again? What story is it this time?

I sat down to check myself, but I was shocked that I have no clothes on and just a blanket covers me. When my I eyes landed on the other side of the bed, I almost shouted as I saw a man peacefully sleeping. He also has no shirt and it’s just the blanket that we share covers him. Maybe and hopefully, he’s wearing an underwear for Pete’s sake!

I slowly peeked under the blanket but I unconsciously screamed out of total shock. He has no cloth on! He’s not wearing anything. Anything! Ahhhh! My eyes! What did I just saw?

When I noticed that he moved and he’s likely to be awake, I hurriedly find my underwear, my clothes generally to put it on and sneak out, but when I saw my underwear, it was torn. Like, seriously? Are there really cases like this in one night stand? Argh! Okay then, I’ll go out without an underwear if so!

I’m about to get off the bed when there’s suddenly a hand that pulled me which caused me to once again scream. Because of that, I got back to the bed. He pinned me down on the bed. He’s holding the two of my arms. 

“Where do you think you’re going, little chestnut?” he asked with a bit of a smile on his face. I suddenly got a glimpse of his face. Why didn’t you tell me sooner that you’re this handsome, huh? I might have not planned on sneaking out. 

“U-uh, I think I need to go home now because they might be looking for me already,” I answered.

“And what? You’ll just escape without even letting me know your name and whereabouts?” 

“Why? Isn’t one night stand supposed to be like that?”

“Do you think that I only want a one-night stand to mark you?” asked he which made me confused. So, what does he want? For me to have a liability on him? Well, to be honest, that’s not a bad idea. He could actually pass on my standards. Hehe. 

“Okay, fine. I won’t leave, then. But you should deliver me home,” I answered. He removed his pinned arms around me, leaned on the bed’s headboard and lit his cigarette. He offered but I refused and shook my head.

“Oh, may I just ask why did you tore my underwear, huh? What would I wear now on my way home?” I asked, which he laughed on. What’s funny with what I said? What’s funny with my torn undies? If I tear his balls, let’s just see if he can still laugh like that. 

“You’re wearing a dress, right? Then wear your dress without an underwear. That simple. Problem solved,” he answered like he solved the problem just by that. I’m so pissed with this guy, so I stood and decided to get dressed already, but realized that he’s here. 

“What? Don’t tell me you’re shy? Don’t you worry, I already saw all of it last night,” he chuckled. My cheeks feel like burning. I suddenly felt ashamed so I put on the dress quickly. 

When I got dressed, I thought he would send me home already but he took me to their dining for me to eat breakfast. He insisted that he won’t accompany me to my house unless I eat, so I agreed since I, too, am hungry. 

While we were eating, I noticed the maids looking at how this guy serves me. 

“I can manage,” I whispered to him but he just smirked. 

“I know,” he answered but still served me. I just rolled my eyes out of frustration and let him do what he wants to. He gave me something to ease my hangover and it worked. After we ate, we rode in his and he drove me off home. His house is so big just like ours, but his’ is a bit bigger. I noticed too that there are lots of people guarding the house. Are rich people really like this?

“So can I now know your name, chestnut?” Why is he calling me chestnut? Is it because of the color of my hair? 

“Victoria,” I shortly answered.

“Don’t tell me you’re that Victoria.” 

“Victoria what?”

“One of the Meras,” he answered.

“Yeah. I’m exactly that Victoria Mera,” I confidently answered. He grinned while driving.

“Interesting,” said he that made my forehead pucker. 

“What about yours?” I don’t know but I feel anxious. 

“You’ll know soon,” he said. I’m confused why our route is on our house’ way while I didn’t tell him exactly where the address is. Wait? How did he know? Is our mansion that known by anyone?

When we’re at the front of our mansion’s gate, he then opened the car door for me. When I got off the car, I was shocked when the gate opened and almost all of our guards appeared pointing their gun to this guy I’m with. Few seconds more, the twins came out too. I saw the astonishment on their eyes. Then an older guy came out too which in my opinion is Viktor Mera.

“Victoria Katherine Mera, come here this instant!” he commanded with every word emphasized. I don’t know what’s happening. When I looked at the guy who sent me home, there seems no fear in his expression. What’s happening?

My brothers pulled me instantly. Vins removed his coat and put it onto me. 

“Vins, what’s the meaning of this?” I asked.

“Tori, that man is dangerous,” he said with a serious expression. I was more intrigued by what’s the real identity of the guy I’ve had one-night stand with.

“You may now leave. This is not your territory, Gonzales,” Victoria’s father said. Wait—did I just heard it right? Gonzales? Is he a Gonzales? 

“Chill, I just sent home the princess to her castle. Nothing else. You’re mad tensed, Jefe,” he chuckled.

“Leave while I’m still having mercy on you,”

“Okay, then. Bye, chestnut. See you again soon,” the guy told me and smiled before leaving. When the guy totally left, Victor Mera turned his sight to me. I saw anger on his eyes. He signaled his personnel so they entered the vicinity of the mansion. We came next to them as I was supported by Vins. 

“Vins, can you please tell me the name of that guy?” I asked pleadingly.

“What? You’ve been with him without knowing who he is?”  

“I’m sorry, okay? Who is him really, that you guys are this tensed?” I asked.

“Did you really forget, Victoria? That’s Nixon Gonzales, the heir of North and Gonzales clan,” answered Vins. I don’t know but I felt really cold all throughout my body. It’s like cold water was poured to me. My knees trembled that I almost fell if not for Vins. 

“Are you alright, Tori?”

Do I look okay? Ahhhh! The one that I’ve had one-night stand with and the one I’m avoiding of! Nixon Gonzales! The male lead who’s going to kill Victoria in the end. Noooo! It can’t be! I’m doomed!