ff. But no matter how hard she groped around, her hand met nothing. Frustrated, she forced her heavy eyeli

rushing back. She had almost taken her own life. But fate, as if mocking her, made her lose consciousness instead.

iar room. A nervous laugh escaped her lips. She must have looked crazy tal

ng but her bra and panties. Horror washed over her. Oh my god! Who stripped me? Did something happen

ble near a door. She picked it up and confirmed her suspicion. It was a family portrait of a complete and happy family. She stared at their beaming faces, their eyes twinkli

behind, making her stiffen where she stood. A chill ran dow

tall, around six feet, with sharp features, bronze skin, dark, tousled hair, and thin, red lips t

waist. Water droplets still clung to his skin, fresh from a shower. Y

scrambling back toward the bed. She couldn't flee the

ck onto the bed, he caught the edge of the blanket wrapped around her. As she struggled, he tripped, his hand clutching both he

panic gripping her. He wa

snapped, covering her mouth with his

ng into a higher, exaggerated tone

" she gaspe

he blurted out w

ing. I'm a woman, duh!

ght. This one is pa

stormed in, brandishing a knife, followed by a woman who struck a dramatic su

rapist?!" the old man roared, h

's mind raced. Were they

the woman declared proudly,

looking ready to fight. They were short, leading Rhea to think they

from the rapist!" the trio shouted tog

em, then back at him. Suddenly, it all made sense. Their faces were the same ones f

f her, still half naked, while she was in nothing but her undergarments. No wonder she felt his weight. Th

scattered, while all the intruders stood frozen, eyes wide,

as happening, but here you are bringing home a woman!

hell? Rhea tho

ou like that in front of a woman? Were you trying to rape

ted. Villarreal... why does that sound familiar? But h

aight now!" the three girls

you even saying?!" Lucas snap

you're half naked and on top

rrified expression mirrored her embarrassment. He imme

ket to cover herself again, glaring at Lucas,

ttered under her breath, mak

you want to call it. Mang Tomas and I found her unconscious on the highway last night. Since I'm a good daughter and a philanthropist, m

And you three? Why are you here

xcuse me, Mr. I'm Straight Now, but it's already Sa

?" Lucas asked, stun

pa this afternoon! I thought that wa

Villarreal, fix yourself and come to my office after," he commanded ste

rious now? Lucas wondered uneasil

a, better get dressed. Br

the bathroom door tight. My brother peeks, even if he's gay

ating in anger. How many times do I have to say

ing Rhea sitting in the middle of the room, still