ANDREA "Happy Birthday to You! Happy Birthday to You! Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday, Happy Birthday to You!" The voice I heard made me open my eyes. I was having yet another dream about him again. I haven't met this person in real life, why do I always see him in my dreams? He just appears from nowhere, says I'm his and he wants me so bad. And that's it, I woke up again. This started a few days ago. I was brought back from my thoughts but the voice again. There stood my roommate, Kelsey holding a cake and smiling at me. Today is my birthday. I didn't even remember. I sat up from the bed and tried to manage a smile, my own family doesn't even remember my birthday. Right, I don't have a family. "Happy birthday Andrea." She wished me. "Thank you so much for the wishes Kelsey, it means a lot," I said, still smiling. "There's no need to thank my roomie! You should cut this cake quickly. Make a wish and blow the candles, come on." She urged me. I closed my eyes and made a wish. Then I opened them and blew the candlelight. "Yay! Happy birthday!" She cheered me on. She gave me a knife to cut the cake and took pictures with it. We also took pictures together. Kelsey is a nice person, she has been good to me since I met her. My own family, well they chased me out. I come from a very rich and popular family, but I am the stepdaughter. My father, Damien Hilary, married a witch since my mother died and all we've ever done is fight. Rosa always hated me, she would try to maltreat me and I would always retaliate. My father never believes me, just like all those stepmother stories I've read before. I never thought it would happen to me in real life. Since I always fight my stepmother and step-sister, Emma, they told me to get out when I turned eighteen two years ago. On my birthday actually. They told me it was high time I got out and looked for a job. I had to use my savings to find this apartment. Kelsey was looking for a roommate so, here I am. Though my mother's share of the assets is with my father, I don't have the money to get a lawyer yet. Rest assured, I will get one once I've saved enough. I'm going to get back at Rosa and her daughter Emma. "Do you plan on going out today?" Kelsey asked me. I shook my head, "Where am I supposed to go? You saw it right? My boyfriend of three weeks broke up yesterday and said I was too toxic. But I think what he was avoiding was getting me a gift on my birthday. He could come back a few days later to apologize." "You're right about that. Those men are scumbags! How about we go out tonight and celebrate this further? We've both got work today, let's meet at night?" Kelsey suggested. I nodded, "Sounds like a great plan. I can't wait to go out with you tonight then. Thank you, Kelsey." I was able to make it to college thanks to my dedication and hard work. I started a few days ago and there is nothing unusual yet. I am more than excited to finally study real estate, which is my dream. I want to build my empire and completely ignore my father. Kelsey has always been there for me since we are almost the same. The only difference between us is that both of her parents are alive, but none is ready to help in her education. Therefore we have to do everything on our own. You have to work hard and look for money to study at the same time. It's hard to survive but we are doing it. It's like we have no family, we are our own family. My biggest concern now is getting my mother's assets from my father since he chose them over me. I would like for him to be fair but that will only continue to be a dream which I don't want to live in anymore. "I made some food for us to eat and celebrate your birthday. You should get up and get ready to eat now. Do you have to go to work today?" Kelsey asked me, coming back into the room. "We have to earn our keep. That's why I have to go to work. We can always celebrate later when we are free. You've got to go to college and work at the same time. It's not easy to ignore all that." I replied, getting up. Kelsey sighed, "I guess. Let's go eat then, you still have an hour before preparing for work." I nodded, "That's right. Thank you again for this Kelsey, you have no idea how much it means to me." She smiled, "Come on Andrea. There's no need to thank me. I told you before, what are friends for? I know you will do more than this on my birthday. You're my family, after all, I should do whatever I can to make you happy. You've brought joy to my life enough that I can repay you." I hugged her. We left the room and had the food she made. She took her time in making very delicious food, she's more of a great cook than I am. It's always good whenever she cooks. I am supposed to cook today, but I guess she made an exception because it was my birthday. "This is so delicious Kelsey. You are the best." I commented. She blushed, "Come on, you know I am nothing compared to what my mom can do. Though she doesn't consider me her child because I am going against her wishes and going to college." "Yeah, but all that will change when you graduate and become the best lawyer in the country," I assured her. "I hope I do." ***** LATER IN THE EVENING ***** I finished my shift at my job and made my way back home. I am going to a famous big club with Kelsey to get wasted. I can't wait to celebrate my birthday finally somewhere I can be happy for once. I dressed up and waited outside for Kelsey. I had to wait for her for a few more minutes in which she later came out all dressed up. "Wow, Kelsey! You look so hot, I'm falling for you right now!" I complimented her. "Don't be such a tease, Andrea. Let's go or we will miss out on all the fun at the club." She pulled me out, and I laughed. We got to the front of the club after getting down from the cab. A lot of people including the rich and famous people are here. They always have a VIP section so people like us don't bother them. "Let's go get wasted!"

Andrea **** THE NEXT DAY **** I stirred, feeling awake. I tried moving but then I realized something was wrong. My legs. Why do my legs hurt so much? My eyes fluttered open, I saw where I was. This is not my room, what on earth am I doing here? I felt a hand touching me, I looked beside me and saw a nightmare. A strange man I don't know who I don't know is sleeping right beside me. I sprang up from the bed panicking. This is not what I am thinking right, this is not a dream either. What the f***! Is this happening to me? I looked at his face and I can tell he is very handsome. Why does he look so familiar? The main question is, how did I get here? I realized that I was naked and I quickly searched for my clothes which were all lying on the floor. I ran into the bathroom to wash and changed into my clothes. The idiot still did not wake up. I only remembered going to the club last night, how on earth did I end up with a man I don't know? What exactly happened to me last night? My legs just so bad. I checked myself in the bathroom before, I realized I had s*x with a man I don't know. He looks so young and familiar, I just don't know where I have seen him. I wanted to get wasted not sleep with another guy after breaking up with my ex boyfriend of three weeks. Life is not a bed of roses after all. I quickly found my way out of the room, I realized we were still in the club and this is the VIP section rooms. I left the club immediately making sure no one saw my face, I thought cameras might capture me. I found a cab to the apartment. Thankfully, I don't have school and work today. I made my way inside the apartment, where Kelsey is angrily waiting for me. "What the hell Andrea?! Where have you been? Don't you think about those who are worried about you at all?" She yelled at the top of her voice. I shut my eyes. My head was pounding, I am having a hangover. I can only remember what happened last night after a good rest and some painkillers. "I can explain Kelsey. I actually ended up where I did not expect last night. I only woke up to find myself in a room with someone I don't know." I explained. She gasped, and pulled me to a seat. "Tell me everything that happened, what he was like, was he handsome, did you enjoy it? How do you feel now? I want to know everything!" I stared at her as I didn't understand what her concern was. Is it that she wants to know if I enjoyed f****** a man I don't know at all? Is she worried about me? I don't understand you Kelsey. "You sound more happy that I f***** that guy than you are about seeing me at home. May I know why?" I asked her. She shrugged, "I was really worried about you but it's good to see you home. Now that I know you had a great night. I want to know everything, did you talk or did you just run away?" "We did not talk. How can I wait to talk to someone like that? He must have taken advantage of my drunk state and taken me to a room. I am more than embarrassed of myself so I had to leave immediately before he woke up. What if he is someone I will regret getting together with?" "Come on, it is a one night stand. It should be a memorable experience. It has happened to me before quite a number of times but that's just it? "I am very tired Kelsey. We should probably talk about this when I rest, for now I want to rest." "Hmm... I can imagine darling. Go on and rest. I see it was really hard. He did a good job on you though." She teased. I rolled my eyes and dragged myself to my room. I wanted to shut my eyes and fall asleep but I can't stop thinking about what happened. I keep hurting my brain trying to remember. Every time I try, I get a headache right away. The best thing I can do now is to forget and move on with my life. I've got to go to school tomorrow. I shouldn't let things like this distract me from my studies. I don't think I'll ever let this happen to me again. This is my first time having a night stand with a man. I may not have long-lasting relationship, but I don't just get down with any man I see. I am not blaming Kelsey though, she's an amazing person. But she's quick to get drunk and leave with any man at that state. Somehow, I was able to sleep and rest throughout the day. I made sure to avoid talking about this with my roommate who will not stop bringing it up. It seems fun to her but I feel embarrassed about it. I am more fierce in terms of character and strength than Kelsey, but then she seems to be better than me in this area called relationships. The one who breaks up and gets tired easily is her, unlike my case where they break up with me after a few weeks or a few months. I sighed deeply, completely exhausted from embarrassment. This is totally killing me. I was lost in thoughts, unaware of my surroundings and not knowing my roommate is stalking me now. "It's nothing to be embarrassed about. Sometimes, one night stands happen with your one true love, there's nothing wrong with that." I heard her voice behind me while I was cutting green onions in the evening. I almost jumped in fright, I can't believe she's trying to give me a heart attack. How did she get behind me without me seeing her? "Are you now a psychic? What's your problem? You almost killed me!" I scolded. She laughed, "Come on, I'm just trying to make you feel better. What's the worse that could happen?" I scoffed, "True love my ass." "Come on, at least tell me what that guy looks like. Is he tall? Is he handsome or average? Is he hot? Is he a nerd? Is he rich? Is he really big down there? Does he have a-" I stopped her, "What's this? An interrogation? I ran away from someone, how am I supposed to know all that? Besides it doesn't matter, I don't care. What matters is that I got away from him and we'll never see each other again." "Don't be such a bore Andrea." She rolled her eyes before leaving. I went back to cutting the onions and not listening to her. She came back again though. She wouldn't leave, she must be enjoying the situation enough. • The next day I went to college. Life in college is always very interesting but at the same time exhausting for me. The college is not really the biggest in the country but it is one of the best that everyone wants to be at. Kelsey and I separated because her classes were ahead of mine. I had to wait in the field where there are also a lot of students reading and hanging out there. I thought this place would be a great environment to study since I have been coming here for a few days now, and it is usually quiet. Unless maybe after I'm gone people come then. This is much better than the library to me. I haven't made many friends yet, Kelsey and I are trying to focus first, not blend in immediately. In the next ten minutes, I am about to regret my decision of choosing this place to study. I started to hear noises coming from the students. I looked around and saw a group of girls jumping around. This is not high school! Don't tell me these things still happen even after high school. The part where the most handsome guys in the school pass by and all the stupid girls start cheering for them, then makes them feel like some sort of celebrity. Yes, I guess it's still happening. I wanted to leave, I already packed my books and stood up. But I saw something that made me stop. My eyes widened in shock, isn't that... isn't that the man in my dreams? That's not just it, I saw his face clearly. He is the man I had a one night stand with a few nights ago. He goes to this school? I quickly made to leave when his voice stopped me. "Stop right there!" His voice rang, and I froze. That's when I started to get a recollection of all that happened between us the night before.

Andrea I froze on my spot with sweat trickling down my face. Should I just ignore him and pretend I did not hear him? Or should I turn around and answer him? What if he happens to recognize me? What will I do then? What if everyone here finds out what happened between us? Of course I don't want people finding out I had a one night stand with someone I didn't know. It is too much of a disgrace. My father is popular even if I am not with him. I don't want to bring attention to him or myself now. I wanted to turn after thinking about it but then I saw someone else going towards him. I turned around only to see this flirty blonde girl dressed seductively and s***** going towards him. Wow, I don't know what to say. I almost thought he was talking to me. I quickly made my way to the lecture hall where I will be having my lecture in the next 1 hour. It wasn't filled up so I easily found a seat. People don't really run into the lecture hall until the last minute, that is until it is when lectures are about to start. It was quiet enough for me to read. I was feeling pressed thirty minutes later. So I made my way to the ladies restroom close by. I rushed in and did my business. I wanted to leave when I heard someone or some people slamming the door shut. As if that wasn't enough, when I peeped through the door I saw a boy and a girl making out in the restroom. Seriously, they could not find themselves a room and they had to bring themselves into the restroom. Don't they feel ashamed of themselves? I did not want to come out because I was avoiding trouble for myself. But I looked there again and they already changed their position. I could see their faces a bit. My eyes widened when I saw that it was the same guy I had slept with making out with this same blonde girl I saw before. I can't believe this. I am not that disappointed though, it's just that I wasn't expecting this at all. Does he sleep with every girl that comes his way? Who the hell is he that he thinks he can take advantage of everyone and everything? I am disgusted by him! I feel like killing him immediately. But then I need him to get out of my way with his stupid girlfriend. I have to get to class. I checked my wrist watch and I only have twenty five minutes left. I needed to get to the lecture hall and wished they would move away. When I looked again, they were moaning loudly, not caring if anyone could hear them. He bent her over, f****ng her from behind hard so that she could not stop moaning too loud. I felt weird knowing that I slept with him a few days ago and now he moved on to another girl and somehow I am ashamed to say I felt horny watching them. I kept getting flashbacks of what happened between us that night. How I stupidly let him do whatever he wants to my body. How I could not stop moaning like an idiot, we didn't do it once. I am beginning to recollect everything, that's why I couldn't walk well when I woke up. My legs hurt so bad, because he did what he wanted with me. This shouldn't be happening to me. I wanted to leave immediately but they would not stop. He lifted her up as she wrapped her legs around him and he placed her on the sink where we washed hands and continued f****ng her hard there. I don't know if I would want to wash my hands there again after seeing this. This went on until I had ten minutes left then I saw them stop. They separated and I came out of the restroom immediately. I found another sink to wash my hands. They both stopped, looking at me. I looked at them but then I looked away immediately. I ignored them and made my way to the door but he stopped me. "Hey redhead, where have you been since? you could have joined the party..." He called me a redhead. This is the first time in years someone will refer to me as that. Yes I am a redhead but it's embarrassing. People use it to identify my personality. Some people think I am dumb until they get close to me and I give them a dose of what I can be like. And some people just think I am aggressive which is true in some ways. What does this idiot think he is doing? I turned around glaring at the both of them disgusted by their sight. "Why would I want anything to do with a disgusting person like you? What makes you think I am interested in that small dick of yours? You can go to hell. I am not interested in your stupid sexual escapades." I replied savagely. The girl frowned, "How dare you? Do you know who he is? How dare you talk to him that way? Apologize to him right now!" "I am honestly trying to find out who he is. But nothing is ringing a bell like I said. I don't care, go to hell b****." I stormed out and ran all the way to the lecture hall. Goodness gracious, what did I just see? How do I unsee the disgusting sight right now? As much as I tried listening in the lecture hall, I could not stop looking at that. I could not stop thinking about it. It is just too much for me. How did I end up with such a guy like him? I shouldn't have drank too much that night. Now I fully remember how it all went down just started with us going into the club that night. FLASHBACK ••••• We stopped at the bar to get some drinks. Kelsey bought me a drink and asked me to enjoy myself while she went around them dancing. "I'll be dancing Andrea. Make sure you have a good time and don't leave here if you're not in the mood." She said already dancing. I frowned, "Are you going to leave me here by myself? Today's my birthday! You should stay with me!" "Don't be such a baby roomie. That's the reason why you should get up and enjoy yourself! Later!" She danced off anyway. "You're such a betrayer!" I yelled after her but she didn't hear due to the loud music. She is more of a social butterfly than I am. I drank the whole bottle she bought for me while sitting in a corner. After a while, I could not stop because I loved it and I was immersed in the music playing in the background. I went to the dance floor and l started dancing crazily. That is how I moved towards him, sitting all alone on his own. I felt like he was so handsome with his magical eyes sitting alone in a corner. Totally my type. Or so I thought. I shouldn't sulk over my ex anymore. I should enjoy myself to the fullest. "Hey handsome! Wanna dance with me?" I asked sitting beside him and rubbing his laps. He looked at me, confused probably. "Are you sure? You seem drunk." I licked my lips seductively, "Don't fight it. I am totally fine, let's go dance and we can take this elsewhere too if you want." He chuckled, "You are one crazy girl... but your wish is my command." I pulled him to the dance floor and danced with him till we took it elsewhere. I started it though, I kissed him first. He deepened the kiss till it got rough. "You're right. We should take this elsewhere." He whispered in my ears. I smiled and stupidly followed him to the room. I don't know how we got there, I just found myself laying on a bed so I guessed a room. He continued kissing me, and slowly taking off my clothes while our tongues fought for dominance. He succeeded in taking my bra off, then took my b**bs in his mouth. He played with the tip of his tongue, sending violent signals to my entire body. I moaned continuosly, enjoying the moment and forgetting everything else that matters. He went down and started his tongue technique. I almost lost my mind, it was so damn good. "Aaah... I love you..." Making confessions I didn't mean, I did that in the heat of the moment. Then he... FLASHBACK STOPPED Why am I still thinking about this? The fact still remains that I can't say much about him since he's also had me before. He was sure I was drunk but he didn't avoid me. What a jerk! I guess he doesn't remember me, thinking I am one of his flings. I feel stupid and used, I must avoid him at all costs.