تسجيل الدخولJEREMÍAS I press deeper into her mouth, my tongue finding hers in an aggressive way. My pulse is now a frantic drumbeat against my ribs, fueled by the sight of Krisoff's vulnerable body. Suddenly, she shoves my chest, her breath coming in ragged, shallow hitches. “Get off me,” she mutters, her eyes dim and unfocused. “What are you doing, Jeremías?” “Quiet,” I growl, my voice dropping low. She shakes her head, pressing deep into the wall like she wants to enter inside it and escape. She moves her legs, trying to find a semblance of footing. “I'm not some random girl,” she says, her words almost scrambled but understandable. “Take a good look at me. I'm Ashley. Or are you also tipsy?” I release my hold on her, pulling my hand back an inch, though my eyes remain locked on hers. “Why are you here alone when you're drunk?” She lets out a soft scoff, then smiles—a sound that only makes her look goofy. “I'm not drunk. Just tipsy. Besides, Caleb will be here to stay with me soon
JEREMÍAS “Jere.”I turn my head, catching a flicker of my best friend and teammate, Andre’s figure in the neon lights of the living room, before quickly shifting my gaze back to the side of the entrance door.He settles onto the sofa beside me, holding a bottle of wine in one hand and a plastic cup in the other.He pours wine into the cup, filling it almost to the brim.“Great birthday party by the way,” he says, stretching the cup towards me. “Less naked chicks, but it's still fun.”I nod, taking the cup from him. I keep my eyes fixed on the same spot, not moving from my position.Andre slightly nudges me with his elbow. “How's the packing for the summer trip coming? The team had a meeting earlier—we're thinking of scrapping the mountains. A private beach house will be amazing instead, right?”I shake my head once, sipping the wine. “I'm not going again. Y'all should have fun without me.”“What are you talking about?” he asks, his voice laced with confusion. “Why the change of plans
ASHLEY My hands, still pressed against the door, scrabbles furiously at the grip of his fingers. I twist, try to pry them away, but his fingers are strong, unyielding. I can feel Caleb's palm on the door knob already, trying to turn it. I twist my hands again, a wave of panic rushing through me. I grit my teeth, trying to hide how his actions can mess things up for the rest of my life. “Let go of my hands,” I whisper, low enough that only him can hear. My breathing is ragged. His eyes darken, a mischievous glint in them that makes my heart pound faster. “It won't be bad if he comes in and sees us like this, rainbow.” He is amused. This guy is amused at my situation. He isn't bothered one bit. My mind races—Caleb coming in here to see this, the look in his eyes. Gosh. I won’t be able to take it. Just as he pulls his hand away from under my shirt, the door slightly opens. Jeremías released his hold in a sudden, fluid motion as if he had anticipated this. I spring
ASHLEY I furrow my brows, my heart hammering against my ribs like a caught bird. I straighten, trying to look unbothered. “Firstly, you had no right to manhandle me like that, and secondly, I have nothing to hide.” “So, you do love him. And that's why you wanted to eliminate Tessa as a competition?” “Oh please,” I say. “She can swim.” “And if she couldn't?” I sigh. Now, he's just messing with my head. “Why did you let me know that she insulted me if you didn't want me to do anything to her?” He gazes intensely at me, his eyes low and dangerous. “Because she had no right to call you ugly. I was expecting you to use your words too, not a severe action.” Just as I'm about to get down from the bed, he steps closer, invading my space until his knees brush the edge of the bed. He leans down, his face inches from mine. “What makes you think Caleb will love you if you remove Tessa from the picture or keep reminding him that she ghosted him? You're just being pathetic.” “Ca
ASHLEY “Caleb!” What the hell? After all the ‘thinking about it’ and needing just closure, I find him inside a pool, tongue in tongue with a Spanish that ghosts him. I wish he doesn't know how to swim. I can just push them far apart and watch him struggle to get to her. He jerks his head around, his soaked hair plastering across his forehead. “Ash?... Ash!” The girl pulls away from him, standing a foot away and licking her lips like it's a strawberry that kissed her. “Don't give me that guilty look!” I say. I can still feel Jeremías' warm hand on the small of my back. “Ash, I was just…. “Just tasting to see if her lips still feel the same after all these years right? She ghosted you for Christ sake.” He sighs, getting out of the pool. He walks towards me, but I move back, stretching my hand out to stop him. “I don't need any of that water on me. You can talk from there.” The Spanish also comes out of the pool, squeezing the water from her hair. She's pretty down ther
JEREMÍAS I surely didn't expect Caleb to bring anyone with him as he was coming, and especially not her. I knew they were best friends but I didn't know she was far different from how Caleb had described her the last time he visited alone. But she? She's pretty and delicate, in a way that makes someone think a dozen times before wanting to mess with her. But not me. Most people who meet me for the first time tend to tremble or treat me with respect due to my appearance and personality. But for someone who she just met for the first time, she sure is confident and speaks casually. My gaze lingered on her. Her denim shorts dangerously exposed the smooth skin of her thighs and legs alongside her petite stature. Her blouse perfectly shows the curves of her small breasts, and that curly hair? It's still the same after all these years. I put on my cargo sweatpants and head downstairs. I stand by the side of the staircase, watching her lash out at Caleb like she's his mother. “







