Lust Actually

Chapter 5

Gin's POV

The third day after that incident with Ashton. I didn't see him getting out of his office and couldn't help but to feel worried and anxious. He really thinks he mistook me with someone else? He can't be dead serious with that! I'm incomparable, dammit! I'm a virgin or rather I was a virgin, alright? But I know I satisfied him. 

Nakatanga lang ako sa desk ko in a while when I heard his voice finally. 

"Ms. Marquez, I'll have some meetings outside. Keep your lines open, I might call you." He said without taking a glance at me. That's so cold..  I keep on staring at him while he's talking to Janice, and oh boy... he's one hell of a hunk! Bigla akong napatanga nung tiningnan nya ako and shit na malagkit... nahuli nya akong titig na titig sa kanya! And he just smirks. Bastard! He's just giving you your own dose of medicine Izygn.. Tsk..  

"And I hope you're catching up with everything that needed to be done, Ms. Montanez. Don't make me regret hiring you", yun lang at tumalikod na sya. He didn't even bother to hear me say "Yes, Sir". 

Napatingin na lang ako sa kawalan... "Its alright. He's really like that. He's our boss after all. But he's the very generous boss you know even if he's acting so cold", Janice reassuringly tap my shoulder. She's really a warm fella. "Yeah, thanks", i just smiled. 

Ginawa ko lahat ng inabot sa akin ni Janice na trabaho para mawala si Ashton sa isip ko. I couldn't be easily swayed with that cold and arrogant look, I have my own agenda being here not the other way around. At least  may dahilan ako na itigil kung ano man ang kahibangang nararamdaman ko ukol sa kanya. 

Phew! I'm done for today.

"Let's go Gin! You're invited tonight." Sabay hatak ni Janice sa akin.

"To what?" i said while grabbing my bag.

 "Party!" she grinned. Huh? No plans eh? Basta hatak lang. 

"Oh...cool." I might enjoy the night. Enough of Ashton. Bahala sya sa buhay nya. Baka nga hndi nya talaga ako natatandaan. Whatever...

We took a cab and in a span of 30 minutes, we arrived at Cable Bar in BGC. The place has bar games and its very cozy. There is a full range of bar drinks including a wide selection of spirits, Whisky, Brandy and Liqueurs, soft drinks and beer. The wine list includes a variety and styles of wine including the famous premium wines produced in Chile, with wines by the bottle and glass. There was also a selection of teas and coffees are available in the lounge area.. Hmm this bar is newly refurbished and has been designed with a warm and contemporary feel, carefully designed to enable space. Phew, how can I know and describe all of those? I contemporary enjoy myself with the view. Maybe I should enhance mine too.

"Hey, Gin. In here," Janice wave at me. Oh shoot, I forgot I have a companion. As I am approaching right to Janice, I realized she's with some familiar faces too. Where did I bump them again? 

"Everyone, in the second time around, let me introduce Izygn Montanez again." sabay lahad ni Janice ng kamay nya. "Gin, they're from HRD, your true home". Some greeted me enthusiastically and some are just born bitches. I don't care though. I greeted them the same too.. I don't have a room for my duplicates. 

The night started so young and even getting deeper and deeper that I can feel me being drunk. My colleagues flirting with each other and heck I need to find mine too. I've been glaring at my glass when one guy sat beside me offering one too. I took one shot, smiled sweetly at him and walk out. Damn, I've had enough of handsome guys! I don't need one tonight.

I decided to go home without looking for Janice or any of my colleagues. I couldn't remember their faces now that I'm drunk. 

"Hey, Miss. Do you need a ride?" a guy offering his car? Sinipat ko ng husto ang mukha nya.. The same guy again.. Baka mamaya saan pa ako mapunta.

"Nah but thank you,"  I said wearily...  felt so tired and sleepy tonight and I'm wondering why... Then suddenly someone grabs my wrist before my mind went blank.

Nagising ako na masakit ang ulo. Wala akong maalalang sumunod na nangyari kagabi except dun  sa nawalan ako ng malay. Fuck! Someone drugged me?! Sinipat ko ang sarili ko at iba na ang suot kong damit.. Why am I wearing Hanes? Taranta akong tumayo, pinakiramdaman kung meron masakit down there pero parang wala nman. Shit, where the hell am i??

"Now you don't know what happened to you. Who told you to get drunk huh? Is it really your habit of getting laid somewhere??" 

"What?!" yeah Ashton it is of all people!

"You should have called me if you wanted to get laid", he said harshly. The nerve of this guy!

Bigla ko syang sinampal. "You're impossible! Someone drugged me and that's all I can hear? And nah, I'd prefer someone else than having it the second time with you.!" that made him paused for a while as I run towards the door with tears falling from my eyes. Ashton grabs my wrist and Im struggling from his grip.

"Hey. Hey. I'm sorry. Someone drugged you?? Who is it?!" he pulled me forcefully closer to him and hugged me. My minds' not functioning anymore... The fact that someone put drugs in my drinks made me so furious. How careless of me. I pushed him hard and started to half-run towards the door.

"Goddammit, woman! Tell me who drugged you.. Don't just walk out like this!" he followed me through. Who would remember who drugs who? The thought of getting raped bought chills to my spine. 

"Nothing... Just let me go home. I'm just tired. I'll take leave today. Sorry for bothering you. You shouldn't have helped me, I can handle myself. Thanks." I said coldly... 

I still didn't forget how arrogant he is. 

"Fuck! Rest here. I don't think you can handle yourself with no ones around you," he insisted not minding my words. 

"Really? Don't act as if you knew me. I was just a little reckless last night. But I'm good. I'm really sensitive about my hygiene. Thank you again, Sir,"  I said without looking at him and started unlocking the door lock.

"Why are you so stubborn woman... Fine! Do your own thing." he said slamming the door behind me. Oh, how I hate myself for being so careless. Hindi pa ako nakakalayo sa unit n Ashton nang bigla ulit akong hablutin. My God! Aatakehin na ako sa puso sa ginagawa ng lalaking to!

"I won't let you take a cab with only your underwear's on." sabay abot ng boxers nya. Hinablot ko yun at isinuot... Idiot! Sabay pindot ng elevator button at bumukas din naman agad yun. I know he's still behind me... whatever he's thinking, sa kanya na yun. Eh ano kung naka panty? Hmp!

I was in deep thought when my phone rings. It was Janice... Ashton's been calling her daw asking who drugged me last night. Nagulat din si Janice kasi kahit sya naghahanap sa akin ng mapansin nyang nawawala ako. 

"I've been freaking out too last night.., and to think someone has a motive of raping you. Thanks God, Mr. Lorenzo found you!" Yeah, she's really freaking out with her hysterics. Nakarating ako sa bahay ng puro sorry ang maririnig sa bunganga ko...

Hndi ako pumasok ng tatlong araw at hindi rin nman ako kinukulit ni Janice pwera lang kung kinukumusta nya ako from time to time. 

And in fairness with Ashton, he's been trying to reach out but always ended us in a fight. 

One month has passed and me still being cold with Ashton. I put a strong barrier between us and it's my excuse of being cold and snub to cover up the love that filled up my heart slowly and tormentingly.