Chasing in the Wild (University Series #3)

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"Put something on for Pete's sake! This is not allowed!" 

I was still covering my eyes, facing the door. I didn't hear Sevi's response anymore so dahan-dahan akong lumingon at hindi na siya nakita. The door of the walk-in closet was already closed, meaning he was inside. I sighed heavily and held my head. It was spinning again. 

"Fuck alcohol," bulong ko sa sarili ko bago humiga sa sofa. 

I closed my eyes and put my legs over the armrest. Nakahubad na ang isang sapatos ko pero suot ko pa 'yong isa. I thought I had already gotten sober for a minute, but I felt my stomach turning again, so I had to run inside the bathroom to vomit. 

"I hate my life..." I held my head again. 

Nakasandal ako sa bowl kahit napindot ko na ang flush, inaabangan ko lang kung mayroon pa. I remembered the smell of liquor, and my stomach turned again. I muttered a curse before letting it out. The smell made me dizzier. 

I heard Sevi enter the bathroom, but I didn't bother looking at him. Malapit nang bumagsak ang ulo ko sa bowl kakasuka ko. He held a handful of my hair and caressed my back to help me. 

"Saan ka uminom?" Sevi asked in a serious voice. 

"Sam's," I said, trying to reach for the tissue. 

"Epitome?" he asked. He let out a heavy sigh when I nodded.

Sevi got it for me. I flushed again before looking at him. He sighed heavily and helped me wipe my mouth with the tissue. He was already wearing a pair of sweatpants and a black shirt, ready to go to sleep. He helped me stand up so he could wash my face. 

"Iinom ka tapos hindi mo naman pala kaya." He sounded mad. "Dapat alam mo kung hanggang saan lang kaya mo tapos tumigil ka na sa kakainom."

"Hey, nasisinghot ko 'yong water!" I hit him lightly on his chest. Pakiramdam ko, nalunod ako sa kakahugas niya ng mukha ko. 

He opened the cabinet and got me a small towel so I could wipe my face. I did, but my hands were so weak he got impatient kaya siya na ang nagpunas. 

"I can do it, okay?!" Inagaw ko ang towel at naglakad palabas. 

I was walking like a penguin because I was still wearing a heel on my right foot. Ang gulo pa ng buhok ko at tumataas na ang maikli kong dress. I fell to the couch and closed my eyes again, still holding the towel. 

"Hay, pucha..." I heard Sevi's frustrated voice. 

My eyes widened when I suddenly felt like I was floating. Sevi carried me to the other bathroom inside our bedroom and placed me on the countertop. Nakaupo ako roon at nakatingin sa kaniya habang kumukuha siya ng bagong stock ng toothbrush. 

He took my hair pins off and gathered my hair in one hand while he was trying to find a hair tie. Good thing I think I probably left one sa may cabinet. I knew it was mine because I had a scrunchie with my name on it. He tied my hair in a ponytail before putting toothpaste on the brush.