Attaining The Unreachable (Crossing The Line Series 2) ✅

A.T.U-22

"Mabuti naman dumating ka pa, Ezra. Nakakahiya naman sa'yo...just kidding." bungad sa akin ni Mr. Alvarez pagdating ko sa private resort sa Batangas kung saan gaganapin ang birthday niya.

Kaagad ko naman siyang niyakap. "I'm sorry for being late. Happy birthday, Mr. Alvarez!"

"Thanks! Bakit ba hapon ka na nakarating?" he curiously asked.

I scratched my head, trying to think of a good reason for being late. "Uhmm...hapon na po ako nagising."

Tinulungan naman ako ni Mr. Alvarez sa bitbit kong bag. We will just stay here in Rose Villas Resort for one night. Mr. Alvarez rented the whole resort so we can enjoy this night without any disturbance.

"Hey Ezra, buti nakarating ka. Kanina ka pa hinahanap nito ni Brett." Evan said while tapping the shoulder of Brett.

Mukhang marami nang nainom na alak si Brett dahil namumula na ang mukha niya. The girls are wearing their bikinis and bathing suits, while the boys are wearing swimming trunks, boxer shorts and briefs.

Nagulat ako ng biglang tumayo si Brett at niyakap ako nang mahigpit. He's only wearing a red swimming brief kaya ramdam ko ang kalakihan niya nung yakapin ako.

He combed my hair. "A-Akala ko hindi ka na darating."

I smelled the reek of alcohol from his breath. Marahan ko siyang tinulak palayo sa akin dahil masyado siyang nakadikit. I admit, I missed his clingy personality and those times that he's being sweet with me, but I'm now with Carlos. I should distant myself from Brett if we're not doing a photoshoot. Talking is okay but, holding, touching, caressing and any excessive physical contact is not acceptable.

I gave him a sweet smile. "Sorry, Brett. Napagod ako kagabi."

He smirked. "Bakit? Pinagod ka ba ni Carlo-"

Hindi ko na pinatapos ang sasabihin niya at mabilis kong tinakpan ang kanyang bibig. "No! We didn't do that. Whatever you're thinking, just drop it."

He gently removed my hand that's covering his mouth. "Alright. Sorry, I think I crossed the line again."

Alas-8 na ng gabi nung magsimula akong mag-swimming sa pool. I'm wearing a black longsleeve rashguard swimwear. Kasama ko sa pool ang ilang mga models at masaya kaming nag-uusap.

Rhia who's wearing a red geneva mesh top swimsuit came in my direction. "Hey Ezra, look what I'm wearing? I followed what you chose last night pero hindi naman ako tiningnan ni Brett."

"Lapitan mo na kasi. We're living in 21st century, Rhia. Pwede nang mag-first move ang babae sa lalaki at walang batas na nagbabawal non." I advised her.

Rhia is badly in love with Brett for 6 months now. I assured her that I don't see myself being in a relationship with Brett in the future. I always try my best to give them a chance to be close but, Brett doesn't seem interested.

Rhia smiled at me. "Sige, Ezra. I will now capture his heart by hook or by crook!"

Kaagad naman siyang umahon sa pool at pinuntahan si Brett na mukhang tulog na sa cottage. Nakita kong kinalabit ni Rhia si Brett and as usual, tinalikuran lang siya ni Brett.

Malalim na ang gabi at nagsimula na ang inuman. On top of our table are sets of Black Label, Bacardi, Jack Daniels. Meron din namang sisig, crispy pata, at fried chicken para sa aming pulutan.

Bumilib ako sa alcohol tolerance ni Brett dahil para siyang nakikipag-karera sa sunod-sunod niyang inom ng alak. He's now as red as tomato and he's breathing heavily. Mas lalong uminit ang inuman ng magsimula ang spin the bottle.

Natanong na ang halos lahat ng models at kaming dalawa nalang ni Brett ang di pa natitigilan ng bote. Mr. Alvarez is now spinning the bottle while, Rhia is filming us with her camera. Nanlaki ang mata ko ng tumigil sa akin ang ulo ng bote.

Tumikhim si Mr. Alvarez bago magsimulang magtanong. "Truth or dare?"

I sighed. "Truth."

"Kayo na ba ni Brett?!" biglang sabat ni Rhia habang hawak ang camera niya.

I looked at her intently. "No, we're not a couple."

"Owwwwwwwwww!!!" sigaw ng mga lalaking models habang tinatapik ang likod ni Brett.

Mr. Alvarez nodded his head. "Alright, so I guess we don't need the bottle anymore." Mr. Alvarez turned his face to Brett. "Is it a truth or dare, Brett?"

Brett drank his glass full of liquor before he answer. "Dare, of course."

"Kiss!!!" sigaw ng mga lalaking models na lasing na din.

"Alright. Brett, I dare you to kiss Ezra on the cheek." Mr. Alvarez blurted.

"That's easy." Tumayo si Brett sa upuan niya at sinakop ang kanyang kamay sa aking mukha at hinalikan ako...

Sa labi.

I couldn't move from my seat. He ravaged my lips and hold my nape to deepen it. He's panting and the taste of alcohol makes it more hotter. Malakas ko siyang naitulak, dahilan para tumilapon siya at napahiga sa sahig.

Kaagad siyang tinulungan tumayo ng mga lalaking models. I can see the pain in Brett's eyes when he look at me. Hindi ko na alam ang dapat kong maramdaman nung mga oras na iyon.

Pagkabigla,

Lungkot,

at kaba.

Bigla akong sinampal ni Rhia na siyang nagpabalik sa akin sa katinuan. She's crying her heart out while looking at me. Mabilis siyang tumakbo palayo dala ang camera niya. Tahimik ang lahat at parang di makapaniwala sa kanilang nasaksihan.

Kinuha ko ang bag ko at umalis ng resort. Nakasakay na ako sa driver's seat ng sasakyan ko. Makalipas ang ilang minuto na pagkatulala ay naramdaman ko ang aking mga luha na kanina pa magbabadyang tumulo.

What did I do?

How should I tell to Carlos?

I'm hitting my head on my steering wheel hoping it could lessen the anxiety that I'm feeling. Pero hindi nawala ang sakit. My whole body is trembling. I felt guilt inside me. I opened my bag beside me and dial the number of Carlos.

The number you have dialed is not in service. Please check the number and dial again.

I called him again. I called him multiple times until my fingers felt swollen and numb, but he didn't answer my calls.

This is my fault and I need to pay for my consequences.

---------

🌈🙃