The Afterburn of Tempation
Gumuhit ang init at hapdi sa lalamunan ko.
"Hey," Brion’s voice was soft,
"Slow down, Alessa "
I kept drinking, desperately trying to drown out my own thoughts.The cold night breeze hit my face the moment we stepped out of the grand lobby.
"Alessa, are you sure you're not coming?" Alexis asked.
"Yes... I'm a little bit tipsy na kasi," I replied, my tongue feeling heavy as I offered her a weak smile.
Cassie stepped closer, her eyes scanning my face with deep concern. "Are you sure? Kaya mo ba talaga?"