Alluring Scent of Heaven (AS#1)

Chapter 1

Chapter 1: Room Number

"Meizha! Should we do this somewhere?"

I heard a husky voice behind. My sight is getting blurry and I feel like everything is spinning. My head hurts so damn much. I was in the middle of the dancefloor dancing with people I barely know.

"Oh, I'm okay! I'm really okay!" I gave him a grin and crossed my arms telling him that I don't want to go with him. I don't even know who this guy is and how he knows my name. He looks old though.

He's wearing an ebony-colored suit and his hair is pecan. I didn't bother to stare at his eyes since my head is spinning like a top. Sobrang nahihilo na ako at gusto ko nang mahiga.

"You're not okay" he anchored his arm but I quickly twisted his arm and kicked his groin.

"Oh my gosh!" I panicked as he went limp. "Sir, are you okay? I'm so sorry!" I tried to see his facial expression pero tinabig niya ang kamay ko. 

The people turned their gaze on us and I felt embarrassed! Maya-maya ay tumayo yung lalaki habang iniinda pa rin ang sakit saka naglakad umalis. What was that? He left me sitting like a toad there. Mabuti na lang malalakas yung sounds at saka paikot-ikot yung disco ball kaya hindi lahat ng tao nakakita sa'min. Is he okay though?

I sat at the high chair near the bartender at binalewala yung nangyari. I set my palms on the countertop and ordered a pale ale. It tasted a bit spicy but I still love its taste. I then drank the amber ale which was so bitter! Nasusuka ako sa lasa. 

A friend of mine invited me to his birthday party but I have no one to come with me so I had to go by myself. He's currently entertaining the other guests kaya mag-isa lang ako dito. I don't feel awkward and shy since I don't know anyone here and I'm rest assured that they don't know me too.

"Mei! Are you still okay?" Patrick approached me. He's my friend who invited me here. "I'm so sorry about the guy! Hindi ko alam kung pa'no yun nakapasok"

"It's okay, Pat! I'm okay oh" I stretched my arms downward showing him I'm fine.

"If you get sleepy, your room number is 402. Wag mong kalimutan"

"Yes, of course. Enjoy your day!" I watched him turn his back and walk away.

The fun thing is Patrick even rented rooms for all of his guests. Not all really. It's remotely on the ninth floor, below this floor. Nasa rooftop kasi ang party. Never pa 'kong nag-overnight sa party ng mga friends ko, as in never in my life! Wala rin naman akong ginagawa sa bahay and it was boring so I decided to stay here. Medyo malungkot lang dahil wala kaming mutual friends ni Pat and I barely know anyone but at least I'd get free food and drinks! We also have our own cards as a key for our doors. 

I decided to go to upstairs since I was already feeling drowsy. I smoothed down my skirt pagka-baba ko sa high chair. Kinuha ko ang purse at phone ko bago umakyat. The elevator was just near the restroom. Nagpaalam din ako kay Patrick na aakyat na ako. He told me to take care and even introduced me to some of his colleagues bago ako bumaba.

I trooped wearily to the elevator and clicked the ninth floor. I roamed around the hallway as I came out, looking for my room. Para akong nasa runway dahil may red carpet na sobrang haba tapos ang tataas din ng mga pinto. The ceiling is also covered with chandeliers. Splendid!

Hinawakan ko ang ulo ko habang naglalakad. Gusto ko na lang matulog dito sa carpet. Am I already heading to the fire exit?

"199... 200...201...202...203" I counted habang naglalakad ng naka-sandal sa gilid. Pakiramdam ko talaga matutumba na 'ko. Nandidilim na rin ang paningin ko.