Breaking His Law (English)

Chapter 1 - Wrong Door

“Congratulations, Nathalia!” my friends cheered in unison as we all had fun at a hotel nightclub.

They handed me a glass of tequila and made me take the shot. Because I didn’t want to be a kill joy tonight, I continued to accept their non-stop handing over of alcohol.

Esekia handed over another hardcore drink. I moved the glass away from my mouth after taking a straight shot of the tequila that had spilled over the side of my lips.

“Damn! What are you, guys?! A tequila machine?”

There were people splashing alcohol around. My college batchmates and classmates are so wild. I know a lot of people who are here today at the nightclub in a big hotel. It’s the weekend, and I’m the one who threw the party to celebrate an achievement with them. I’m now part of one of the biggest modeling agencies in the country and an ambassador of a well-known brand.

“More success to come, Nathalia Amaris! Cheers!”

Everyone continued to laugh and sing along as we danced on the dance floor.

“Thank you! Thank you!” I was so happy tonight. I didn’t want it to end and all I wanted to do was dance to the loud music of the club and get lost in this wild night.

“Come on! Give us a sexy dance!” they sang and pushed me into the middle. I laughed and followed drunkenly.

I closed my eyes and let my hands glide over my body to the rhythm of the music. I ran my fingers through my hair and swayed.

I could feel the song the DJ was playing. It was loud. I could barely hear anything over the loud noise of the nightclub.

“Woah, sexy!” Boys were cheering me. I felt the validation I thought I needed... it is toxic, it’s wrong, but what can I do? I don’t know anything other than working hard to please and satisfy other people.

I admit, I'm thirsty for attention. I like being someone's interest. It's like an addiction... wanting to be seen, heard, and recognized.

My parents are always busy. My daddy doesn't care about me. He always sees my older half-brother even though he's not his real son.

It felt like all my achievements in life were worthless because they didn’t matter to Dad. He doesn’t care about what I do.

If I do something stupid, maybe he'll finally notice me. Maybe he'll be intrigued by what I do in life. Maybe he'll remember that he has a child, a real child and not his stepson, Cielo.

“Come on, Nathalia! Let's dance more!” Esekia shouted.

“I’m done here, Sek... I can’t even stand anymore!” I shook my head in the middle of the dance floor. My legs are now tired. I want to throw myself in a soft bed and fall deeply asleep!

I pushed my way through the crowd just to reach the couch and the table we were occupying. I held my mouth as I felt like throwing up.

I feel so sick! It feels like something is digging into my stomach and I just close my eyes because even the club lights are making my eyes hurt.

As soon as I took a step away from the crowd on the dance floor, my friends almost caught me. I was so drunk and I could barely stand.

I drunkenly pointed at the two people on the couch who were kissing each other torridly. “Hey, that’s too much! Get a room, you two!”

“You’re jealous again, Nat! If you want one too, just say it and we’ll find you someone!” a friend said with his arm on my shoulder.

“Hey, go find her someone to warm her up on this cold night! She seems to be jealous!” he said drunkenly.

“Nah, I’m fine alone.” I raised both hands to stop their trip.

“You shouldn’t be alone tonight! We’ll take care of you, come on!”

My friends at the table were making so much noise. I couldn’t understand myself nor them, but I was sure of one thing… tonight was fun.

“Here, Nat.”

A guy on my way smiled at me and handed me a drink before rejoining his friends.

“Thanks!” I couldn’t help but take it when my eyes suddenly caught sight of Matteo’s group of friends. The guy is my latest crush. He was standing just across the table we were occupying together with his friends from Engineering. They’re two years ahead of us and graduating from college.

I was stunned when I saw him looking at me. He’s tall, handsome, and someone who is good with instruments. That’s why I had a crush on him. Because he plays and sings so well.

“Matteo’s here!” Esekia nudged me even though I was already looking at Matteo.

My crush shook his head while looking back at me. His eyebrows met, and his eyes were dark. He must have seen the man who just approached me and the way I accepted the drink. He handed the vodka to his companion while shaking his head at his friend before turning around and walking away.

I was stunned. I would have approached him if I hadn’t gotten dizzy and been forced to return to the couch. Esekia also stopped me.

“We have a better plan! Matt obviously has a crush on you too! He’s so slow when it comes to this. Does he want you to be the one to court him?” They rolled their eyes in disbelief.

“I know, right! How about we set you up with Matt tonight? You know!” They giggled.

It seemed to be an intrigue to my classmates. They looked at each other and soon agreed to the game plan... and I was the target tonight.

“Stop it, Sek... you know I don’t do one-night stands, and I haven’t done that yet. Come on, guys, my head hurts!” I shook my head, not realizing I had already taken a sip from the drink the guy had given me earlier.

“Then, this is the chance! Come on, Nathalia! It’ll be fun! It’s Matteo!”

I shook my head again. One-night stands aren’t my thing. Even though we always party and hang out in places like this, I’ve never done it with anyone yet. I don’t even have a boyfriend.

I keep scolding them even though my head hurts. I’m dizzy from the alcohol. I don’t know why I feel hot. It’s like I drank something I can’t understand…

“Just once, Nathalia! Just for fun and experience! Don’t worry, it won’t reach your parents or the rest of our classmates. It’s just us,” Charri said and laughed.

“Stop it, Sek… those are our seniors,” Charri said, not liking the idea.

“That’s more fun. Come on!” Sekia pulled Charri to carry out their game plan.

“Tonight, Matteo’s going to be yours! Tell us if the news that he’s good in bed is true!” That was the last thing that stuck in my intoxicated mind.

I felt very dizzy. I couldn’t pay attention anymore. They were still into whatever plan they were saying, but all I was able to think about is the headache I’m feeling right now.

I don’ know what happened and how I ended up in front of the door of a hotel room where we were. I was so drunk and I couldn’t even walk straight anymore.

I stared blankly at the small foil in my hand. I was no longer with Esekia and my other friends!

Did they leave me here?

I brushed my fingers through my hair. I looked up around and tried to walk down the hallway but my steps were only wobbly and the heat that was engulfing my system wasn’t helping. What the hell’s happening to me?

Where is Esekia and my friends? I don’t think I can get out of here alone.

I kept tugging at the neckline of my dress. I felt like everything around me was on fire. There’s an intense sensation that I don't know how to relieve.

I looked up at the doors of the rooms. I was really no longer in a right state and I couldn’t even see clearly. Even the hotel room numbers do not make sense to me!

I had just knocked on one of the doors when it opened. I lost my balance because I was also planning to lean against it to hopefully relieve my aching head. But before I could do so, I fell over and felt someone catching me. They were owned by a tall man who seemed to be surprised by my sudden presence.

Even though my eyes were blurry, I looked up. Oh. He was handsome and tall.

Wait, why did Matt seem taller?

“H-Hi, Matt!”

He frowned while holding my lower back. I looked into his bright eyes. He was also drunk. I could tell. Aside from the fact that we both smelled of alcohol.

“Matt? Who’s that?”

His voice was deep. Even his gaze was deep. It was like I was dreaming. Oh. He’s so handsome!

I was also surprised by his question, but I was too dizzy to comment on it. I shrugged and looked at his lips for a bit. It didn’t take long before I finally pressed a kiss on his lips. I don’t know what has gotten into me, but I feel like I’m seeing things through a rose-colored glass.

Esekia and the girls were right... I should just have fun tonight with Matteo.

I was so drunk, and I couldn’t think of anything anymore. I tasted the sweetness on his soft lips.

He was surprised by what I did. He didn’t even kiss me back. Maybe Esekia and my friends were wrong when they said that Matteo also likes me!

I was about to walk away but suddenly, his hand on my waist tightened. He pulled me closer and tilted my head to deepen the kiss, his other hand traveling north to reach my jaw.

I almost stood on end with the way he caressed my chin. The man cursed softly. Each kiss, we got dirtier. He seemed to get lost in it, too. He even parted my lips using his tongue to kiss me more.

I didn’t even notice that we were finally inside that hotel room. He leaned me against the door while no one stopped us. It was like we were competing in a contest to see who was better at this kissing game... and unfortunately, his damn ass is competitive!

“Hmm, you’re good,” he whispered in a low and hoarse voice. “Damn. My friends really told you to come here? If I only knew you were this good at kissing, I would have brought you here earlier.”

He chuckled playfully, and the next thing I knew, the door to that hotel room had shut behind us.