The place was a whirl of flashing lights and shadows of the ongoing activities on the wall. Most people were jumping and whinnying their body to the sound of the music played in the background.
Voices were reduced to ear-whispers or shouted attempts to communicate because of the rackets caused by the songs played by the DJ, and the chitchat tones from almost everywhere.
"Get laid already. You are such a workaholic. Yeah, it's good to be busy but, have time for pleasure too." One of Eva's best friend, Jeri, commented.
Eva and her best buddies were in the club too and were among those, chattering.
"Pleasure? I've forgotten what that feels like." She muttered, trying to overcome the pressure from her friends.
Well, it wasn't entirely what it seems. Deep down, she craved to be touched. Ever since their college, she hasn't had time for any fun or even dared to think of it. Gulping down another shot of 'sex on the beach', she squeezed her face, an evidence the drink was too strong. Drunk already but, couldn't hold herself from taking more shots. Even her friends had tried to stop her yet, nothing.
"Yes. Now, look over there." Helen called out, pointing to a guy who was standing by the dark corner of the club, holding on to a glass of wine in his right hand. He had his eyes in their direction for long and when he got caught in the act, he had no choice but approach. He didn't want to be considered a simp.
He took a sip from his drink and smiled at the girls. Though Eva didn't bother to look, she focused more on her friends and drink.
"And here he comes. Which one of us does he have an interest in?" Jeri asked, giggling.
"I think it, Eva. I saw him before Helen did. Nevertheless, I'm not really sure." Gina stated, then stole a glance at the young fella who was now a few steps away from where they sat.
"You all are pathetic! If horny, go get yourselves a man, and you know…" Eva got interrupted.
"Excuse me, ladies. I hope it won't be a problem sharing drinks with you?" He talked and raised his cup in midair. Jeri, who was already drooling over the young fella, stretched her hand to introduce herself but, retreated her hand when continued. "I want to talk with your friend." He pointed at Eva, who just had another shot of her drink.
"Okay." Eva didn't protest. She just accepted his proposal and struggled to get up.
Her friends exchanged amused glances.
"Easy girl," Helen said while assisting her move to where the young man was standing at. Eva didn't even care about her short dress, exposing more of her body.
"Please, don't be upset with her behavior. She is drunk, that's why." Jeri explained.
As Eva and the dude were out of sight, Gina then turned to Jeri. "Did I not tell you he was into her?"
"Whatever. I don't mind, as far as the heat inside is quenched." Jeri answered jokingly, which caused Helen to chuckle.
"What's your name?" Eva asked as they got to a spot with lesser noise.
"Brandon. What about you?" He asked back.
Eva, still feeling tipsy from the drinks she had, she then lost her balance. While trying to save her, they both fell to the ground. He was on top of her. Still contemplating if to kiss her tempting lips at all. He attempted to get up. Eva raised her head away from the floor and kissed him with her eyes shut.
"I didn't know what came…" Eva shyly looked away while talking.
Without hesitation, Brandon got up and helped Eva. Standing near the wall, Brandon pulled Eva closer, breaking the space between them. He then used his right palm to cup her face.
"You're just so beautiful." And not waiting for a response, he placed his lips on hers.
Eva jolted the following morning to her head throbbing in pain. The faintest light in the room felt like a dagger to her eyes. She was about to say something when she suddenly had a flashback.
"How did I get here?" She mumbled and just then, she noticed movement beside her.
Turning to see a stranger on the bed, she used her hand to cover her mouth from shouting out loud. Then gently, got out of bed, tiptoeing to pick her clothes that were littered everywhere in the room.
She successfully wore her trouser when the man on the bed, turned with his eyes still shut. She froze at the spot, making no sound at all. The moment she saw he was fast asleep again, she hurried. Put on her polo, arranged her hairstyle with her hairs and swore underneath her breath when she couldn't find her hairbands.
"What do I do now?" She muttered the question in frustration, shuddering off the overwhelming feeling.
One thing was certain, if she stayed longer, the man would wake up. She started searching for her phone, checking the blanket on the floor. Her phone fell out. She pressed on the power button, just by the side of her phone, but as soon as her home screen showed, her eyes widened. It was 10am already.
'No, no. this can't be.' She cried internally.
Eva was about to leave when she felt sorry for taking advantage of the young man. All she could remember was being drunk and forcing herself on him to satisfy her urge. She chuckled after a little thought of how hot the previous night was.
She opened her purse and saw some cash in it. She took out $100 and tiptoed to his side on the bed. After successfully keeping it, she kept tiptoeing until she was out.
"Excuse me, Miss." An attendant called out to her, seeing how Eva was running down the stairs.
"Please, I can't stop now!" Eva shouted back, missing two stairs at once.
"Take the elevator instead." The said as she stopped going after Eva. Feeling ashamed, Eva paused, turned back to the lady and gave her a bogus smile.
"I'm sorry. I didn't think of that." Eva couldn't look at the attendant, she felt so ashamed.