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chapter 4

I woke up with a severe hangover. I even rolled in bed because of my headache. I let myself lie down for a few minutes before getting up and remembering where I was.

I'm pretty sure that this is not my room. The design of my room is not black and white. I can't remember whose room it is. The last thing I remember is someone standing next to my man at the bar. He tried to get me somewhere but someone blocked us.

who?

I pulled out my hair. it seems that nothing bad happened to me apart from my headache. My clothes are still complete and there is no other pain in my body. I closed my eyes as a memory entered my mind.

It was Apollo, supporting me until we got into his car. and he supported me again when we got down until he laid me down on the bed which surprised me even more. He was known as the playboy and I know that he bed women based on Artemis' story. But why didn't he touch me? I never expected that he has a gentleman side.

I stood up and opened a door to what I thought was the bathroom. I washed and just opened a toothbrush there that was brand new and used it. Then I fixed my face before leaving the room. I caught Apollo preparing food on the table. She's topless so I can't stop my sinful eyes from staring at her body.

His muscles are in their right place. Obviously taking care of the body. apart from his handsome face, his body is also beautiful, so girls chase after him. Especially those six pack abs and his v line.

"You can touch it if you want."

I was startled by his voice. I hid my blushing face as I worked. That's when I looked at his t-shirt that was on the sofa. I took it before coming closer and threw his clothes at him, which he caught.

"Get dressed." I said. He laughed but followed what I said.

"I cooked a chicken soup for your hangover." he said so I looked at him. I feel strong because she is already dressed. He sat down and pointed to the chair in front of him. "Let's eat?"

I shook my head and looked around where we were. I'm guessing that this is his condo unit.

"Where's my bag?" I asked without seeing my bag inside his unit.

"In my car. I forgot to take it last night. Come on. Let's eat." he insisted but I shook my head again.

"Where's your car? I'm going home."

He sighed at what I said. he stood up and walked towards me. I was stunned when he placed his two hands on my shoulders and stared at me. I stared back 'cause I couldn't take my eyes off his face. Especially with his piercing blue eyes.

"I cooked for you, Miss Prim and Proper. and I don't want to eat alone so please, join me."

I didn't speak. He seems sincere as if he really wants to join me. I looked at the table. I saw a bowl of chicken soup, eggs, bacon, hotdog and two glasses of coffee served there. I looked at Apollo who kept looking at me. And I just found myself nodding at him.

All my life I've been eating alone. No party at the table. Just me. Sometimes Manang Rosi joins me when Mama is not around. but that chance can only be counted. Even more often I am the only one eating at the table. I envy families that eat together.

Maybe that's why I'm here now and opposite Apollo and sharing food with him. Maybe I know how it feels to eat alone. and one more thing, he cooked for me so maybe it's not bad if I share with him.

"Drink this after you're done eating. For your hangover." Apollo broke the silence.

He placed a medicine in front of me but I didn't speak. I'm not used to talking to him. Even though his twin is my best friend, we don't talk. Just now. I don't even want to approach him because of my reputation at the university.

"My sister has no idea about this side of you." he stated. I didn't speak because that wasn't a question. "Why do you go to the bar every night?"

"None of your business." I answered not looking at him. I heard him sigh.

"I just hope that my sister won't get hurt, Miss Prim and Proper. You're her first and only best friend."

I stopped eating and put my spoon down to look at him. "I know that, Gallagher. That's why I don't tell her because I don't want to hurt her. She's my first and only best friend too." I drank and then stood up. "I need my bag. I'm going home."

"I'll take you home-"

"Just take me back to the bar. My car is there."

He didn't stop me when I left and went out of his condo. I took the elevator and went to the parking lot. I waited for a few minutes before the elevator rang and Apollo came out with a serious face and not smiling.

He got into his car so I followed him. I saw my bag on the passenger seat. I was wondering if my important things were still there and it looked like nothing was lost. When I closed my bag I noticed that Apollo was looking at me.

"What?" I asked.

"All good?" he asked and looked at my bag. I nodded to let him know that nothing was lost.

He revved the car engine. Neither of us spoke. I don't want to talk. Apollo has entered my life too much. He knows more about me than his brother. The secret I hid for a long time he found out in just one night. and there's no use if I lie to him anymore because I was the last one last night.

And I'm afraid that he will know my true personality.

I quickly took off my seatbelt when we got to the parking lot of that bar. I looked at Apollo who was already looking at me.

"Please don't tell anyone-"

"Don't worry. I won't." He refrained from what I said which surprised me.

"Is it because I'm your brother's friend?"

It's too late before I take back what I asked. I don't know why that came out of my mouth. I don't know why I even asked that. I know that he will do that for his brother. It's not good if his brother has a friend who fills the bar every night.

Why do I expect someone to do something for me? I am just the result of a sin. I lived because of the cruelty my father did to my Mom.

"Yes and it looks like you want me to keep it a secret too." Apollo answered so I stared at him.

"What in exchange?" I will ask. Confusion appeared on his face.

"Replacement?"

"Yes, exchange. so you don't tell anyone what you know."

He looked at me and amusement was evident in his eyes. He didn't seem to expect what I said. But I'm right. Apollo and I are not friends so he can just secret something about me without expecting anything in return.

I heard him chuckle. "I'll do it for free but it looks like you won't accept that." He was silent for a few seconds and seemed to be thinking. "Oh, I know. I'll keep your secret in exchange that I'll be the only one who will know about that side of yours."

I frowned. Probably. that's why he should keep it secret so only he knows.

"And I'll accompany you every time you'll go to the bar."

I turned to him because of what he said. Did I hear it wrong? Why is he going with me? I'm going to avoid him after this just so he won't enter my life anymore. Because I'm afraid that he might know more about me.

"I don't want to." I answered and he grinned.

"You don't have a choice, Miss Prim and Proper. I'll go with you every time you'll go to the bar or.. I'll tell everyone about your little secret."

I glared at him but his smile remained. This is so wrong. When we spend the night together, he might find out my other secret. Not to mention that Apollo is dangerous. I'm afraid that he might spin me around in his fingers.

"Choose wisely, Miss Prim and Proper."

I tormented him before quickly getting out of his car. I heard her laughing when I got out so I closed her car door backwards. After a while, I saw his car window down and he peeked out from there.

"See you tonight, Miss Prim and Proper."

I immediately turned my back on him and got into my car. I wanted to scream and shout so bad! This is wrong! He shouldn't have known my secret if this is the outcome.

But I don't have a choice now. I just need to be careful around him.

He's a Gallagher and I know that he's dangerous.