CHAPTER ONE
MIRA’S POV:
The harsh reflection of the sun peeking through the window slowly woke me up, making me groan in frustration.
“ Too much light, close the curtain. " Only for my eyes to shut back while opening
“ Lily, why does my head hurt so much? How many shots did you force down my throat? " The pain was so much so I held my head, tightening my eyes in an attempt to stop the migraine.
“Lily” I called one more time, then got up only to fall back one more time, but this time, not because of the migraine or sun but something heavy on my stomach.
“ I'm never going to the club again. " Declaring these words to myself. I squinted my eyes open just to find a muscular arm draped around my waist.
My head snapped to my side in shock, making the migraine intensify.
“ A man on my bed?! " But everywhere looked so unfamiliar and luxurious.
“Oh I'm on a man's bed”. Blurry flashbacks of last night clouded my thoughts. Damn, I really needed that.
Blush crept up my cheeks as I observed the man lying next to me shirtless with the duvet protecting only the lower half of his sexy body.
“ I wonder if he's fully clothed or not '' the inner voice in my head making its way out my lips. Subconsciously, I bit my lips, still blushing
His head faced the opposite direction as his disheveled bed hair spread on the pillow. Pretty sure I did that.
But I had to leave the room immediately. Slowly taking off his arms around me, I uncovered myself and got up.
My body ached with a constant reminder of the night of my life. Putting my clothes back aside my underwear because it was ripped into pieces, I picked up my bag and phone, then headed for the door, not before looking back at him.
I found myself trying to get a glimpse of his face but hair strands prevented my sight. His other arm was
Tucked under the pillow and his face bent downwards. I couldn't help the uneasy feeling of not seeing his face.
“ Thank you for such an amazing night. I hope I never meet you again. " I whispered and left.
…….
“ Mira, where were you?! " Coming out of the washroom, a familiar voice rang through my room with anger and a hint of worry.
“ Ah could you bring your voice down, my head hurts. ” I walked to the bedside table, picking up painkillers and gulped them down. The bath helped
Lily, my best friend, stood at my bedside, arms folded and glaring holes in my eyes.
“ Lily, I'm sorry I- "
I tried responding to her, but she cut me off.
“ Oh, cut away with the lies. Where were you, Mira? I called you over 12 times. I was really worried while you were busy having fun with some guy?! " She exclaimed, clearly annoyed.
“ But you said, and I quote, ‘life is worth living and not sulking’, which I did. " I replied to her, pouting my plump lips at her.
“ Yes, but not going anywhere without letting me know or returning my calls. " Now her anger was replaced with worry as she sat down at the edge of my bed still attempting to glare at me.
“I know, and I'm sorry”, walking up to my best friend, I gave her a big hug, holding her tightly.
“ You naughty child, I just wanted you to have fun and forget his death. Not to go missing. " She complained, letting her hands fall loose at my side, refusing the hug.
I tightened my grip till she finally returned the hug.
“ Okay, okay. Let go of me now. ” She smiled, but I wanted something else.
" No. " I tickled her, making her burst out in laughter before I finally let go.
The last few years have been hell for my family. So, yes, I understood her worry.
“ Looks like you had a rough night. " Lily's smile widened suspiciously with amusement swirling in her eyes.
“What?” Confusion clouded my features
She walked me to the mirror, pointing at my neck.
Gasping in disbelief, I felt heat crawl up my cheeks as I quickly turned away from the mirror.
“That's why the taxi driver kept sending me strange looks through the convex mirror”. The realization made me embarrassed.
“ You better get that covered up. We have to see your mum tomorrow, remember? ” the reassuring tight smile she gave me made me look away.
“ Yes. Any call from the hospital on her progress so far? " I said, walking up to my dresser in a trial to act less hurt. But I failed terribly.
" No, but soon, Mira. Soon ". There it was, Pity. What I dreaded so much was written all over her face. As if sensing my thoughts, she quickly added.
I nodded slowly. Picking up my concealer to cover up the traces of my sinful act.
“ You’re glowing Mira, like it was amazing. "
Her dramatic wink got me so bad and I blushed so hard. Laughing.
“ Yesssss. It really was. That was my best ever. I mean ever. “ We both laughed together, gushing at my words.
“ He treated me so well and held me so delicately. Feels like I can still feel his arms around me and who cuddles after a one-night stand. He even - ”
I rambled about falling on my bed and staring at the ceiling.
“ Okay, okay, lover girl. " Lily cut me off, chuckling.
“ As much as I'm happy you had fun, I don't want to hear extreme details of your s****l life. " Her expression changed to one of disgust like she had imagined something, then cringed.
Making me laugh more. Oh, I love this girl.
“ Well, at least you feel and look better, and it was protected. " Standing up, she headed for my door but stopped in her tracks.
My face went pale and her eyes widened. My heart sank as we both made eye contact.
“Oh s**t!”
