Chapter 1

Today is the presentation of our team and I'm a little nervous. I did go shopping last week so I have new clothes.

I pick my paired red coat and red high waisted pants, for my inner I wear a white tube top shirt. They won't notice that it is a tube unless I remove my coat.

"We're very red ah." Allyssa greeted me when I arrived on the 30th floor where meetings always take place.

"Lucky color." I come closer to her. "Even my panty is red." We both laugh at that.

I noticed that I was the only one wearing bright color. Jen and I were the only women in the team and then she was wearing a black skirt and white top, the men were all in black or navy blue.

"Oh my! Here they comes." Jen whispered as if still trembling.

I looked at the door and four handsome engineers entered one after the other. They greeted Architect Hernandez who was just next to me here. Next came four architects and another board member.

Ever since we met in the elevator, when I see him in the hallway, I feel like I'm nervous and happy even though he never looked at me again. I haven't noticed him before or he really rarely shows up.

I hung my neck -length hair behind my ear before fixing my Korean style bangs. Soon the conference room was filled. When CEO, Sir David arrived it was the go signal for Architect Hernandez to begin to speak.

I can't help but steal a look at crush who is busy listening to what the Architect is saying. We showcase condo building designs from the hallway, lobby and other furniture that can be available.

"Our goal is elegant and classy that's why most of the furniture, design are all gold. Even the inside of the elevator are also filled with golds and mirror." Explain by Architect Hernandez.

"There is no condo building here in the Philippines with such a classy design."

One board raised an eyebrow. "How about the furniture?"

"Well we can use our connections when it comes to furniture and we have already talked to someone who says that furniture are not that expensive. They are also ready to give us discount."

The meeting ended without having an eye contact with Engineer Rivera. He was really focused on Architect Hernandez. Well what do I expect, I wasn't even greeted even though I was just next to Architect Hernandez earlier.

I went back to my cubicle with our team and we were happy because our design passed.

"We need to celebrate!" Architect Hernandez said in a happy tone. "It's on me." He added that makes us more happier.

"Why so happy, Allen?" Voice of Engineer Almanac.

We looked at him and I saw four of our hot engineers together. My crush's eye is only on Architect Hernandez.

Hey! I'm here, look at me! I said to my mind.

"We will celebrate later because our design was approved. Wanna join?" Engineer Almanac and Engineer Oliveros agreed to come with us.

"You?" Architect Hernandez asked again to the two friends who were just smiling. I am waiting for Engineer Rivera to say yes.

"Yes they will also come. I'll take care of it." Confident answer by Engineer Almanac. I watched him walk away from me.

From the back I can say that he's body is well build. Looking at his clothes tightly hugging his muscles makes me want to touch it. He looks hot while walking. My eyes dropped to its buttocks.

"Hey! You were very obvious earlier when you stared at Engineer and what is this thing that I can see in your eyes. Is he yummy?" Ramone is a gay.

Him and Allyssa were the only ones who knew that I have a crush Engineer Rivera. I don't know how he got here because he's on Architect Candava's team where they are located on the right wing.

"I don't know what you're talking about." That was all I answered while smiling.

"If I were Papa hottie I can already say that you are into me." He said artfully before pretending to have a long hair hanging behind his ear.

"Allyssa and I are going to club later, wanna join?" I turned to Ramone who was ready to leave because the day is done.

"Yes, Architect Hernandez and the team will also celebrate." His smile widened, and I started to fix my things.

"With Papa hottie?"

I took my lipstick and mirror to retouch that. "Architect invited the four engineers." And because of that he is already excited.

"It looks like this night is gonna be fun!" He said so hyper.

I told Architect Hernandez that I will just meet them at Revel Place because I would go there with my friends. Jen, who is going to a club for the first time, is with the boys and teases her.

I wanted to change my clothes at home but that would be hassle. Allyssa and I would might missed them so I just left my coat in her car.

I combed my short hair because it was a bit messy when the wind blew outside. The smell of alcohol, cigarettes and vape is what welcomed us when we enter the club. I quickly found Architect Hernandez's table because my teams were already there.

Allyssa and Ramone also joined our table, Architect is also fine with that. I only ordered one mojito because I can't get drunk.

"Hi ladies." Said by Architect Guia.

I quickly found Engineer Rivera. He sat down next to Ramone. "Girl, do you want to change seat?" I pat his mouth.

I turned to Engineer Rivera who is now look mad. He look away when our eyes met. Oh my! He looked at me! The newcomers ordered until our table was full of drinks. "Girl, you drink this." Ramone handed me a glass of tequila.

"I don't want to! I already have a mojito."

"Come on, Venice!" Allyssa insisted as well.

They heard Jen is already drunk who is now laughing with the boys. "Body shot! Body shot! Body shot!" My teammates and Ramone shouted.

Other engineers and architects also cheered for body shot. I saw them laughing and cheering for me. I stood up because they might think I'm a kill joy. "Body shot with whom?" I asked.

"Engineer Rivera!" Ramone's voice prevailed there.

We all looked at Engineer Rivera. I felt my cheeks heat up with shame as our eyes met. "Go on, Sean." That's Engineer Almanac's voice.

He's not standing or responding. "I-if he doesn't.. want to. It's okay." I don't want to force him. It's just a body shot.

"All right, how about Architect Guia." Suggested by Engineer Almanac.

Architect Guia laughed before standing up immediately. "Who won't want to have a body shot with this beautiful lady." He said that makes me laugh.

We went out on the circle sofa to make have more spacious place. I was handed a glass of tequila. Architect also tilted his head to place the salt on his neck up to his shoulders.

"Venice! Venice! Venice!"

At the same time they cheered which made me laugh. I also noticed that we were getting the attention of others. I quickly drank the tequila I immediately tasted the bitterness so I approached Architect to lick the salt on his neck I felt him touch my waist.

"Hmm..." Is that a moan?

I laughed so I lightly slapped his arm before sucking the lemon I was also holding. "Wohooo!" They shout.

"That was hot." I heard architect chuckled because of what he said.

"You look good together, Architect Guia." Said Allyssa.

The two of us just laughed before returning to the seat. I glanced at Engineer Rivera and saw him frowning at the glass while playing with it.

"Is he delicious?" Ramone shouted in my ear.

"Stop!" I said while laughing. He is teasing me.

The night deepened and the others had their own business as they got drunk. Ramone and Allyssa are on the dance floor. I turned to Engineer Rivera and saw that his head was leaning back as his eyes are close.

There are only a few of us here on the sofa and they all have fling with them.

"Are you drunk?" I asked Engineer Rivera and come a little closer.

Just trying to start a conversation with him. I still have enough space left between us. He opened his eyes and looked at me sipping on my mojito, the one I ordered earlier.

"No."

His quick response and close his eyes again. Seemed to me that he want to immediately kill the conversation.

"Okay..." I was about to return to the exact spot where I was seating when he spoke.

"You. Are you drunk?"

"Nope. I just got this glass of mojito and tequila earlier."

He open his eyes and stand up. "Let's go, I'll take you home. You're drunk."

I know I'm not drunk but I feel hypnotized because I nodded. Of course this is my crush, will I still refuse. I grab my things and follow him towards the exit. As I was following him I almost fell down because I collided with a man who also looked drunk.

"I'm sorry, Miss." I just smiled at it.

Engineer Rivera looked back at me, maybe he noticed that I stop following him. He approached me and hold my waist. I can't help but smile because of that. He didn't let me go until we got closer to his black car.

He opened the door for me. I hop in immediately as if I don't want him to wait. "Thank you." I said before he closed the door to turn around in the driver's seat.

We quietly left the club. We were just stuck in the traffic. No one was talking when my cellphone rang. "

"Hello?" I saw Engineer Rivera look at me.

"Where the hell are you?! You were just on the sofa and now you're gone. Ramone is black out so don't say I'll have looking for you too!" Allyssa complained angrily. I heard a car door close.

"Don't worry I'm heading home so go home too." I heard her sigh.

"Are you with someone? Use condom, okay?" She's calm now.

Then I heard Ramone making that sounds like it he is going to vomit. "Fuck! Ramone don't throw up in my car I'm going to push that back in your mouth!" I laughed at them. I can imagine how stressful the two of them.

I can see Engineer Rivera looking at me again. "Talk to you later. Ramone might vomit."

"Okay. Drive safely! Message me when you get home."

The car starts moving. "Boyfriend?" I laughed at him.

"Nope. It's Allyssa looking for me." It nodded.

I don't know why he wants to bring me home. Why me? I don't look drunk. "Did you enjoy it?" He asked again.

"Yeah. It was fun."

"Fun," He echoed in sarcastic tone.

"Fun because you got a body shot with Architect Guia. You enjoy licking his neck. I can see it in your face as you laugh with him. Happy, right." I turned to him there. What is he saying.

"I didn't insist the body shot, they push me. You were there." I don't know why we are talking about this. Plus, where is he coming from.

"And you enjoyed! You said it was fun." He sounds like a jealous boyfriend.

"What's wrong with you? Did you just invite me to take me home to annoyed me with this? Because if so, I'm annoyed. I am not doing anything to you. We are not even close."

Yes, he is my crush but he can't tell me things like this just because I am too obvious to him. I didn't insisted any of this to happen. He invite me for what? For this. I don't know why he thinks that being judgemental is cool.

So what if we did a body shot? He should be my body shot but he doesn't want to.. Arghh! It's a club! What does he wants me to do? Pray?

Of course it was fun because we are enjoying the night. "Thank you." I said before quickly getting out of his car.

Fortunately, I reached the elevator that was about to close. When I enter my condo, I took a shower to get rid of the smell of the club earlier. I just wore an over size t-shirt and boyleg underwear because that's comfortable to sleep on.

I was getting water before the doorbell rings. Who would come into my condo in this hour. It is almost two thirty in the morning. I open it slowly so that in case of emergency I can close it immediately.

I peeked outside and saw a puffy eyes. "E-engineer." I opened the door widely.

"I wanna say sorry about earlier." I nodded.

"It's fine.. Wait, did you come back just because of that?" I am calm now. He did not respond but he looked down at my body.

"Are you wearing shorts, Aqua Venice?!" My heartbeats so fast because of his sudden raising of voice. "The t-shirt can pass as my dress so there's no need to wear shorts." I answer comfortably.

I shouldn't be comfortable because we're not close and he's a man but I'm really comfortable with him. I don't feel ashamed. "Fuck!" I heard him. "Are you swearing at me?" He quickly refused.

"I need to go. Have a good night!" I just say a awkward bye and watch him go. He looks distress. That's weird!