Mikha's Pov

Just like what I said to the others, I'll treat them to a beach trip after the final game.

"Mikhs gaano ba kayo kayaman?" Stacey asked.

"Sakto lang," I said.

"Kahit ba naman sa pagiging mayaman ang humble talaga ng nag-iisang Mikhaela Lim," Sheena said.

Nasa beach mansion kaming walo. One of the properties owned by my family. There's also all kinds of water sports activities. I chose this place because we can enjoy the place to ourselves.



"Sadyang si Mikha talaga ang pinaka-mayaman satin lahat," Maloi said.

"Mga boang, mag-unpack na kayo," I said.

"Wait lang guys," Stacey said.

"Bakit Staku?" Jho asked.

"Bawal magka-roommate ang mag-jowa," Stacey said.

"Staku," I said.

"Bawal umangal, para mas memorable itong trip natin guys," Stacey said.

"Pagbigyan niyo na si Staku," Aiah said.

"But love," I said.

"Let's enjoy this trip, love," Aiah said.

She kissed my cheeks and then held my hand while smiling. That damn smile, syempre suko na ako kaagad.

"Okay, choose your roommate, love," I said.

"Si Sheena," Aiah said.

"Kami ni Maloi roommate," Stacey said.

"Kami ni Colet roommate," I said.

"Leaving the only pair is Gwen and Jho," Stacey said.

"I-reready ko na earphones ko later," Gwen said.

"Wag ka mag-alala Gwenny, gagandahan ko ang soundtrip natin sa room," Jho said.

"Jhoanna Robles behave ka," Stacey said.

"Yes, princess," Jho said.

Sinagot na ni Stacey si Jho during dinner night after the final game.

Umakyat na kami kaagad sa mga rooms para mag-unpack. I helped Aiah bring her suitcase first to their room before I went to our room. Colet is already unpacking.

"Great job resisting your first full moon," I said.

"I learned so well from the alpha," Colet said.

"It's not because of me; it's your own effort," I said.

I began unpacking too.

"You think your Tito Javier will appear during this trip?" Colet asked.

"I have a feeling he will," I said.

"We thought si Iris ang habol niya," Colet said.

"We were wrong," I said.

During the night that Gelo and Nate appeared to try get Iris, I had a feeling that he was actually watching us.

He sent a message to us through a spiral symbol on the door in my parents vacation house. It's a symbol of revenge. He's getting stronger; he already killed Gelo. His body was found outside the vacation house. Aki was lucky that he wasn't there during that time.

"I'm ready to fight Mikhs," Colet said.

"Your mission is to prioritize the safety of the others with Gwen and Jho," I said.

"Mikhs, you're not going to fight him alone," Colet said.

"I won't. Everyone is just nearby; we'll be ready for him," I said.

"Both of us know you can't kill him," Colet said.

"I hope it doesn't get to that point," I said.

"Do we really have to hide this a secret from the four of them?" Colet asked.

"We have to. That's why I'm trusting the three of you to be there for them," I said.

"Speaking like an alpha," Colet said.

"I am an alpha," I said while smiling.

"You know we're going to have a bit of a hard time distracting their hunter instinct, especially Aiah. Then Maloi's power sensing someone could die," Colet said.

"That's why we have to enjoy this trip too. Come on, we also deserve to enjoy this," I said.

"Just make sure you'll also be safe," Colet said.

"I will. I want to go home to my archer," I said.

"Corny mo, my archer talaga," Colet said.

"Bakit ikaw hindi ba corny sa my uyab mo? Syempre same lang tayo na corny Maria Nicolette," I said.

"Piskit yang name ko talaga Mikhaela Janna," Colet said.

Pasimple na nag-habulan kami sa room hanggang nagtakbuhan na kami pababa at papunta sa beach.

"Gamitan pala ng powers ito ah," Colet said.

Sinusubukan ako mahuli ni Colet, pero mas mabilis pa din ako.

"You can't catch me," I said.

"Not me but them," Colet said while smirking.

Jho and Gwen suddenly grab me closer to Colet. The three of them tossed me into the water before they also went to the water.

"That's unfair," I said.

"It's not unfair, especially since you're the alpha," Jho said.

Nag-habulan kaming apat ng ilang minuto bago namin nakita sila Aiah na hinihintay kami sa seaside habang may dala na towel.

"Thanks, love," I said.

"Kayo talaga, bigla-bigla nalang nag-habulan," Aiah said.

"Si Colet kaya nag-simula," I said.

"Ako talaga? Ikaw kaya Mikhs," Colet said.

I gave the papi line a signal, looking at our girlfriends and the water. They nodded, then the four of us carried them with us to the water.

"Mikha Lim, kalokohan niyo talaga," Aiah said.

"Sorry, love," I said while laughing a bit.

"Look, it's the sunset," Aiah said.



The eight of us watched the sunset while we're still in the water.

"It's so beautiful," Aiah said.

"Yes, really beautiful," I said.

I'm looking at Aiah.

"I'm talking about the sunset, Lim," Aiah said.

"Well, I'm talking about you," I said.

My hands are in her waist while her hands are on my shoulder. The water may be cold, but I can't feel it. Aiah and I are looking into each other's eyes. Nilapit ko ang mukha ko sa mukha niya.

"Love," Aiah said.

"I'm tempted to kiss you right now," I said in a deep voice.

"You don't need my permission," Aiah said.

Nilapit din ni Aiah ang mukha niya. Gosh, Maraiah Queen Arceta.

"Lovebirds mamaya na yan!" Jho said.

Napa-pout tuloy ako dahil sa ingay ni Jho.

"Piskit Robles!" I said.

"May na-istorbo ba ako? Lagot takbo," Jho said.

Tumakbo na si Jho sa mansion, tumatawa naman sila Maloi sa bilis ni Jho.

"Wag mo na habulin love," Aiah said.

"Eksena talaga yun," I said.

Aiah gave me a quick kiss on the lips, then nauna na siya pumunta kila Maloi. Kahit quick kiss lang yun, iba talaga epekto sakin.

Sumunod na din ako kay Aiah. Nag-palit muna kami lahat bago nag-simula magluto ng dinner. May mga maids na pwede magluto para samin, pero nag-volunteer na ako at Colet na magluto for tonight.

"Any food request, guys?" I asked.

"Confident na sa pagluluto Mikhs ah," Maloi said.

"Nagpapaturo yan kay Mom," Aiah said.

"Kaya naman pala," Stacey said.

"Buttered fried chicken," Sheena said.

"Kare-kare," Jho said.

"Okay, relax lang kayo dyan," I said.



Colet and I started cooking. Siya sa kare-kare and ako sa buttered fried chicken. I also decided to cook egg soup. After one hour, tapos na kami nagluto.

"Dinner's ready," Colet said.

Seating arrangement:

Me - Aiah - Gwen - Sheena Colet - Maloi - Jho - Stacey

Iba't-ibang topic ang usapan namin habang kumakain. Excited kaming lahat to try the water sports activities. Just like surfing, jet skiing, paddleboarding, kayaking, scuba diving, snorkeling, island hopping, and flyboarding.

"Pick any activities you want for tomorrow," I said.

"Kayaking kami ni bebe," Sheena said.

"Kayaking din kami ni Jho," Stacey said.

"Snorkeling kami ni Colet," Maloi said.

"Hindi ako makapili," Aiah said.

"Adventurous ka love. Sasamahan kita kahit ano piliin mo," I said.

"Let's try as many as we can tomorrow," Aiah said while smiling.

"Malakas naman stamina mo Mikhs, makakaya mo bukas," Gwen said.

"How about we do a fun competition tomorrow, papi line edition?" I asked.

"What's the prize?" Jho asked.

"A ticket concert," I said.

"Make those two tickets. So it's going to be a date with our girlfriends," Gwen said.

"Hindi pa nag-sisimula pero competitive agad si Gwen," Colet said.

"Okay, deal with two tickets," I said.

"Showdown mangyayare bukas," Aiah said.

"Sigurado," Sheena and Maloi said at the same time.

"Pustahan tayo hindi mananalo si Jho," Stacey said.

"Jho ganda ng support sayo ni Staku," I said.

"Princess," Jho said while pouting.

Stacey just pinched Jho's cheeks. Minsan lang niya pinapakita pagka-sweet niya kay Jho, pero ang cute.

"Kahit matalo ka bukas, panalo kana agad para sakin," Stacey said.

"Ako ata na-cricringe ngayon sa inyo," I said.

"Pagbigyan na natin ang jhocey. Basta president ako ng tandem nila," Aiah said.

"Love pinanindigan mo din talaga pagiging president," I said.

"Feelings ko nga sayo pinanindigan ko eh," Aiah said.

Nagulat ako sa banat ni Aiah.

"Ayun bumanat si Ms. Arceta," Colet said.

"Walang banat si Mikhs," Maloi said.

"Suko ako agad basta kay Aiah," I said.

I held one of Aiah's hands and then kissed the back of it.

"Hindi bumanat pero pasimple naman sa sweet gesture," Gwen said.

Puno ng tawanan at asaran ang nangyare buong gabi. The next day, maaga kami nagising at nagbreakfast.

After namin kumain, sari-sariling enjoy time muna with girlfriends. Sa hapon ang competition namin papi line.

"Love hindi ko alam ano uunahin," Aiah said.

"If it's okay with you, maybe let's start kayaking," I said.

"Let's do it," Aiah said while smiling.

She's really excited for this trip. Maybe it's because we really needed this time to refresh from school and play our own sports.

During the whole morning, Aiah and I did kayaking, island hopping, and surfing. The both of us had fun, especially her. I love seeing her smile. We didn't forget taking pictures of us.

"You're staring again," Aiah said.

"Am I? I must be mesmerized by you," I said.

"Banat pa Lim," Aiah said.

"I'm just telling the truth. I love you, Aiahkins," I said while smiling.

She smiled back and held my cheeks.

"I love you too, Mikha Lim," Aiah said.

"Aiah! Mikhs!" Jho said.

"Piskit talaga Robles," I said.

Lumapit samin sila Jho.

"May na-istorbo na naman ba ako?" Jho asked.

"If I said yes, ano gagawin mo?" I asked.

Aiah pinched my shoulder.

"Hayaan mo na love," Aiah said.

"Mabuti nalang nandyan si Aiah," Jho said.

"Pag wala siya, lagot ka sakin," I said.

"Aiah, oh," Jho said.

"Mikha Lim," Aiah said.

Lagot, iba na tono sa pag-sabi sa name ko.

"Joke lang, love," I said.

I hugged Aiah.

"Mamaya na lambingan niyo. Game na game na si Gwen," Colet said.

"Ano unahin natin? Flyboarding or jet skiing?" Gwen asked.

"Atat na atat girlfriend mo Shee," I said.

"Gulat nga din ako eh," Sheena said.

"Let's do jet skiing and flyboarding first. Patagalan tayo," I said.

I told them no using of powers since it's just a fun competition. The kikay line is cheering for their own girlfriends.

"Go uyab!" Maloi said.

"Go bebe!" Sheena said.

"Go tangi!" Stacey said.

"Go love!" Aiah said.

Guess who won in both water sports? It's Gwen. After the competition, nag-swimming na kami. Aiah is holding on to me.

"Thanks for this trip, love," Aiah said.

"Your always welcome, love," I said.

We leaned our foreheads toward each other.

"This is the best trip that I've experienced," Aiah said.

"I know you like going on trips," I said.

"Yeah, I like to do that after graduation before I work," Aiah said.

"Then I'll go with you," I said.

"Don't you have plans yet after graduation?" Aiah asked.

"Maybe play volleyball as pro. There have been some teams sending me emails," I said.

"Wow, I'm so proud of you, love. Volleyball is really your sport," Aiah said.

"Will you be there to cheer for me?" I asked.

"Of course, I'll support you, and I won't miss any of your games. Always here for you," Aiah said.

"Before playing as a pro, I'll still come to some of your trips. I want to go with you," I said.

I kissed her nose, then did a quick kiss on her lips.

"Pasimple ka talaga," Aiah said.

"I'll just go to the mansion, love. Ipa-ready ko lang snacks natin sa patio. Just go have fun with the others," I said.

Aiah was about to insist that she would come with me, but she was already pulled by Sheena. I went inside the mansion and told the maids to prepare snacks while taking my phone from our room.

I went to the patio while looking at the others having fun. Not one of you is going to get hurt. I'll make sure of it. My phone lit up, meaning Kuya Bryan messaged me.

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I look again at the others having fun. What if sacrificing myself would be the only way? No, I have to survive. Not only for myself and the pack, but especially for Aiah.