Sunlight Deception (Isla Series #1)

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I tried turning to the other side but had a hard time because I felt something heavy was on top of my waist. Kumunot ang noo ko bago dahan-dahang minulat ang mga mata ko.

I covered my eyes with the back of my hand as I opened my eyes slowly, making them adjust to the light coming from outside the window. The curtains were closed pero dahil manipis lang ito, nakakapasok ang sinag ng araw sa kwarto.

"Fucking shit..." napamura ako wala sa oras nang nakitang nakadapa si Echo sa tabi ko. He was sleeping and his one arm was hugging my waist.

I looked down at my body and saw that I wasn't wearing anything and I was just covered by the huge white comforter. Obviously, pati si Jericho!

I closed my eyes as the memories from last night started flashing in my mind... Tanga ka, Esme!

Dahan-dahan kong tinanggal ang braso niya sa bewang ko para hindi siya magising. Tumayo ako at agad naramdaman ang sakit sa legs ko. I immediately knew why my legs were aching so badly when I saw the packet of condoms on the floor! I didn't even try counting it anymore!

Just... what the hell? Pinaggagawa ko?! Kinain naman agad ako ng hiya dahil mas nagiging clear sa utak ko ang nangyari kagabi!

Nagmamadali kong hinanap ang damit ko sa kwarto. I saw my shorts near the sofa, my shirt on top of the table, my bra below the bed side table, and my underwear hanging on the... lamp!

Again... what the hell? And did he just... throw it?!

Lumabas ako ng kwarto at dumiretso sa bathroom. I didn't want to use the bathroom inside his room because he might wake up. He's not a light sleeper, but I can't risk it.

Nagmadali naman akong magbihis at maghilamos. Lumabas ako ulit at hinanap ang sapatos ko sa sala ni Jericho. Nakita ko rin ang phone ko sa taas ng coffee table kaya kinuha ko 'yon at hindi na nagdalawang-isip na lumabas na ng condo niya.

Thank God, he didn't wake up!

Pagdating ko sa lobby ng building, doon ko lang na realize na wala ang bag ko. Nasampal ko ang noo ko nang naalala na iniwan pala namin ang mga bag namin sa kotse ni Cali para hindi 'yon mawala sa bar. We were supposed to go home together!

Naglakad-lakad na lang muna ako at binuksan ang phone ko. It was already 11:56 AM. Gising naman na siguro si Cali. I hope.

I opened my phone and saw some of their text messages. I turned my cellular data on at nag-uunahan agad ang mga chat nila sa GC. It was sent last night. Nag backread muna ako para maka-relate kung ano 'yon.

iamraya: Aba, asan ka @ventosari?! Kung naka-bingwit ka, make me proud!

mercalista: This happened before. Kami lang ni Raya ang naiwan HAHAHA

iamraya: Yung isa diyan nadiligan na for sure. Hindi ko sinasabi na si @sasybaby iyun pero parang gano'n na nga

mercalista: HAHAHA But @ventosari, wya?

iamraya: Baka magkasama sila ni Echo? Nawala rin iyung gagong iyun eh. Lahat nalang kayo bwisit pwede ako rin naman?! Panget niyo kabonding

mercalista: Wait I'll text him

iamraya: Sabi sayo @ventosari ikaw ang sunod na madidiligan eh!

mercalista: I just hope you're safe. Your bag is here with me @ventosari.

Marami pang chat si Raya and Cali roon. I rolled my eyes because I was their topic. Hindi uso PM sa kanila. I scrolled down and typed my message.

ventosari: girl, @mercalista, please tell me gising ka na.