Third Person's Pov

After the papi line ate dinner outside, everyone went home to the Papi House except Mikha, who went to the 7/11 near Arceta's house. Gusto samahan nila Colet si Mikha, pero sinabi niya na wag na at magpahinga nalang sila.



Mikha was looking for what to buy when she heard familiar voices. It's Aiah, who just came in the store with Sophia. Malas ata sa wrong timing si Mikha, sinuot niya agad hood ng jacket niya para hindi makita mukha niya. Suot niya favorite hoodie jacket niya. Lagot, alam ni Aiah na yun ang favorite suotin ni Mikha. Umiiwas siya na maka-salubong niya sa mga aisle sila Aiah.

"Ate Aiah treat mo ito ah," Sophia said.

"Oo na, you did so well during your practice match," Aiah said.

"Yehey, chocolates for me," Sophia said.

When Mikha noticed na medyo malayo na sila Aiah sa kanya, kumuha na siya agad ng ice creams at nagbayad na sa counter. Sinobrahan niya binigay na bayad.

"I'll pay for what those two girls are going to buy," I said.

"Sige po Ma'am," Staff said.

The staff already knows to whom Mikha is referring. Mikha quickly went to her motorcycle, sinuot niya agad helmet niya. She was about to leave.

"Mikha Lim," Aiah said.

Mikha looks behind her, it's Aiah. She sees Sophia inside the store at the counter, waving at her. Everyone can say Mikha Lim, but only Aiah is Mikha's favorite person to say her name.

"Aiah," Mikha said.

"Thank you for paying for the foods we bought," Aiah said.

"Your welcome, Aiah," Mikha said.

"Colet said you were not feeling well earlier," Aiah said.

"I'm okay, Aiah. Maybe just needs a bit of rest. I'll go now, ingat kayo sa pag-uwi," Mikha said.

"Sige, pahinga ka din. Drive safely," Aiah said.

"I will," Mikha said.

Mikha left the 7/11 while Aiah just took a deep breath. Sophia just came out of the store.

"Nakalusot ka sa libre Ate. Bukas mo nalang ako libre," Sophia said.

"Hilig mo talaga magpalibre," Aiah said.

"Bunso ako eh," Sophia said.

"Uwi na tayo," Aiah said.

"Ate Aiah, don't worry. Sure ako namiss ka din niya," Sophia said.

"Paano ka sure?" Aiah asked.

"Ate Aiah, there are many 7/11 stores that are near their house. She would rather go to this store than the one that is closer," Sophia said.

"Baka wala lang sa mga store na yun ang kailangan niya bilhin," Aiah said.

"I admit ang ganda din ni Ate Belle," Sophia said.

"Uwi na nga tayo para makapagpahinga ka," Aiah said.

Sophia and Aiah went home. The conversation was short for both Mikha and Aiah, but it was a good start. Mikha arrived at the Papi house, her friends are in the living room.

"I thought you guys were already in your own rooms," Mikha said.

"Someone just texted us that you bought ice creams," Gwen said.

"Here," Mikha said.

Binaba ni Mikha sa center table yung supot na ang laman ay ice creams. Umupo siya sa tabi ni Colet.

"Nice extra dessert," Jho said.

"Based on your facial expression, something happened," Colet said.

"I think Sophia already told you guys," Mikha said.

"She just sent me a message, nakita ka niya habang kasama niya si Aiah," Colet said.

"We talked for a bit. I was about to leave, but naabutan niya ako," Mikha said.

"What did the two of you talk about?" Gwen asked.

"She thanked me for paying for the foods they bought, and someone told her that I was not feeling well earlier," Mikha said.

"I'm guilty of being that someone, she asked earlier before I went to follow you at the bathroom," Colet said.

"I said that I'm okay and I just need a bit of rest. Then I said I'll go home," Mikha said.

"Umiwas na naman po si Mikha Lim," Jho said.

"Goodnight guys," Mikha said.

"Mikhs, we're not finished yet," Colet said.

"Why?" Mikha asked.

"Except for your plan to talk with Aiah during the field trip. We'll also help to find the kid. Belle already told us the situation," Gwen said.

"Is there any baby clothes of the kid that your parents have kept? Maybe you can smell it, then we'll easily find the kid in the orphanage," Colet said.

"Colet, for that idea. We really don't have any clothes. Ang sabi lang ni Belle may nag-padala sa parents niya ng letter noon about na may anak si Tito Javier. Lately lang sinabi sa kanya," Mikha said.

"So our only choice is Mikha's roar. To trigger the kid's power," Gwen said.

"Before doing that, we have to prioritize the staff, students, and kids in the orphanage," Mikha said.

"We'll, you have us Mikhs. Actually, you have four hunters," Colet said.

"Five werewolves and one banshee. I already included Belle and her friends," Jho said.

The only adult who knows Mikha's plan is Coach Mickey, who is now her emissary. They will only tell the other adults when they finally find the kid.

"Nag-sisimula palang ako magparamdam kay Aiah tapos may ganitong situation," Mikha said.

"Don't worry, Mikhs. Sisiguraduhin namin na uusad love story niyo ni Aiah," Gwen said.

"Hindi pa nga nakakausap at nakaka-amin," Jho said.

"Tama na muna ang usapan at magpahinga na tayong lahat," Colet said.

The four of them went to sleep. While all of them are sleeping. Javier Lim, Mikha's uncle, is standing on the edge of the woods with a view of the city. He roared, loud enough to be heard by a girl in the orphanage, and her eyes glow gold.

It's the day of the field trip; the school is the meeting place. They are all going to ride the bus; no one will use their cars or motorcycles. The papi line arrived first, then Aiah and the girls arrived after a few minutes.

"The seatmates in the bus are the same as your partner for this field trip," Ma'am Ica said.

"Nice, katabi ko si bebe," Sheena said.

"Oo naman bebe," Gwen said.

"Hi Staku," Jho said.

"Wag ka maingay mamaya Robles ah," Stacey said.

"Yves may dala ako cookies. Sinubukan ko recipe mo," Colet said.

"Tikman ko mamaya Colet," Maloi said.

"Loi may mga sunog sa ilalim niyan," Jho said.

"Tumahimik ka Jho, kundi ipabugbog kita kay Staku," Colet said.

"Natikman na namin gawa ni Colet, okay ang lasa," Gwen said.

"Mabuti pa si Gwen supportive," Colet said.

"Ang aga-aga talaga ang ingay niyo," Mikha said.

Pagkatapos nag salita ni Mikha ay pumasok na siya sa bus. Tumahimik bigla sila Colet at tumingin kay Aiah.

"What?" Aiah asked.

"Wala Aiah, pasok na din tayo sa bus," Maloi said.

Pagkapasok namin sa bus, nakita ni Aiah si Mikha na nakatayo.

"You can take the seat beside the window," Mikha said.

"Thank you, Mikhs," Aiah said.

Mikha just nodded; she knows Aiah always likes to sit beside the window. Umupo na si Aiah, then umupo na din si Mikha sa tabi niya.

Ramdam ni Mikha mga tingin nila Colet. Nag-suot siya ng headphones at nagpa-music. After a few minutes, umalis na din ang bus. Pansin ni Aiah na nakatulog na agad si Mikha, dahan-dahan niya sinandal ulo ni Mikha sa balikat niya.

Aiah smiled, looking at the sleeping volleyball captain. Nag-vibrate phone ni Aiah, may bagong group chat na ginawa sila Stacey na meron din papi line except si Mikha.

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Binulsa na ni Aiah phone niya at umidlip na din. Pagkagising niya ay saktong kakarating nila sa orphanage. If kanina si Mikha ang nakasandal sa balikat ni Aiah, ngayon si Aiah ang nakasandal kay Mikha.

"Naka-idlip din pala ako," Aiah said.

"It's okay," Mikha said.

Nag-stop na ang bus. Nauna na bumaba si Mikha, then sumunod na sila Aiah.

"Ganda ng smile," Sheena said.

"Mahimbing lang idlip ko," Aiah said.

Lahat sila nakuha na gamit sa luggage compartment except kay Aiah.

"Nasaan gamit ko?" Aiah asked.

"Mikha already took your things," Classmate 1 said.

Nakita nila sa malayuan na hindi lang sariling gamit hawak ni Mikha pati gamit din ni Aiah.

"Ano trip nun?" Aiah asked.

"May bumabawi ata," Stacey said.

"Dumadamoves ata ang manok na pula," Jho said.

"Hi girls," Fons said.

"May ibang manok na lumapit," Colet said.

"Hello Fons, kasali ka pala sa trip na ito," Aiah said.

"Naghanap kasi ng extra student si Ma'am Ica, so I volunteered," Fons said.

"This trip is going to be a roller coaster ride," Gwen said.

"Roller coaster?" Fons asked.

"Wala Fons, nakalimutan kasi mag-breakfast ni Gwen," Colet said.

Bumalik na si Mikha sa kila Colet na wala ng dala na gamit. Nag-iba expression niya ng nakita si Fons.

"Guys, you can bring your bags to your tents," Mikha said in a cold tone.

Naglalakad na sila papunta sa mga tents when someone called Mikha's name.

"Mj Lim!" Belle said.

It's Belle, then she hugged Mikha. Nagpipigil sila Colet na tumawa dahil ramdam na nila ang kakaibang titig ni Aiah kay Mikha at Belle. Tama si Gwen, a roller coaster ride indeed.

"Hi everyone," Belle said.

"Belle, get your things first to your tent," Mikha said.

"I already did. Sama muna ako sa inyo Mj," Belle said while smiling.

"Do I have a choice? Let's go," Mikha said.

They went to the tents; Fons went to the boys side because magkahiwalay ang pwesto kung saan tent ng boys at girls. Belle introduced Kaori and Ashley to Mikha and the others.

"Mj magkakalapit lang pala tents natin," Belle said.

"Ang aga ko makikita pag-mumukha mo," Mikha said.

"Belle tara na sa teacher natin," Kaori said.

"Kaori paki-kuha na friend niyo," Mikha said.

"Sige girls mauna na kami," Ashley said.

Umalis na si Belle kasama sila Kaori. Naka-tingin na naman ng mapang-asar sila Colet kay Mikha except si Aiah na matalim ang tingin.

"What?" Mikha asked.

"Mj pala ah," Stacey said.

"Yun nickname ko sa kanya simula pagka-bata," Mikha said.

"Nice nickname," Aiah said.

Pumasok na ng tent si Aiah. Napa-tulala naman si Mikha.

"I'm so dead," Mikha said in a low voice.

The papi line just patted Mikha's shoulder while the girls went to see Aiah. Inside the tent, the girls are teasing Aiah. Kasya silang apat since malaki talaga mga tent.

"Wag mo sasabihin nothing na naman Aiah," Sheena said.

"Why does she have to hug Mikha? Is she special to Mikha? May pa-Mj pa siya na nickname," Aiah said.

"Aiah, calm down," Maloi said.

"Nag-seselos na ako sa Belle na yan, lagot ka sakin Mikha Lim," Aiah said.

"Wait, selos na selos talaga? Meaning Aiah is confessing that she likes Mikha?" Stacey asked.

Napayuko naman ng ulo si Aiah, napa-confess tuloy.

"Tone down your voice, they might hear us," Aiah said.

"Don't worry, Colet texted me. They went to Ma'am Ica," Maloi said.

"So, Ms. Maraiah Queen Arceta, you have fallen to your childhood bestfriend," Sheena said.

"The one and only captain of the volleyball team, Mikhaela Janna Lim," Stacey said.

"I admit, I like her. Not just as a childhood bestfriend, but more than that," Aiah said.

Kinikilig na ang tatlo kay Aiah. Stacey holds Aiah's hand.

"Mikhaiah is not sinking," Stacey said.

"Huh?" Aiah asked.

"Aiah, confess to her," Sheena said.

"How could I confess if halata na parang sila nila na Belle? Hindi pa nga kami nakakapag-usap ni Mikha ng maayos," Aiah said.

"Aiah, you said that you will make sure that the both of you will get the chance to talk even if you'll have to use your hunter skills," Maloi said.

"Yes, I did say that," Aiah said.

"Then don't let Belle have all of Mikha's time on this field trip," Maloi said.

"Go get your childhood bestfriend back first, then maybe try to confess," Sheena said while smiling.

Aiah smiled at how supportive the three girls are.

"I'll get my Mikha Lim," Aiah said while smiling.

"Inangkin na agad," Stacey said.

"Speaking of Mikha Lim, she just texted that ma'am Ica is calling us too," Maloi said.

We left the tent then went to the covered court near the orphanage house. The kids are happy seeing their visitors.

"Everyone, your Ate and Kuya are here to have fun with all of you. Wag kayo mahiya lumapit sa kanila," Ma'am Ica said.

"Opo," The kids said.

Aiah is playing with some of the kids while looking for Mikha. She noticed a young girl alone sitting on the grass while leaning on a tree near the court. She saw Mikha going to the kid; she made the kid smile. Aiah can't help smiling too.