Mikha's Pov

"Hindi pa ata sila tapos mag-shopping," Colet said.

"Hindi pa yan, lalo na pag magkasama si Aiah at Stacey," I said.

"Mukha tayong mga bodyguard na nag-bibitbit ng mga pinag-shopping ng mga amo," Gwen said.

"Well, amo din naman natin mga girlfriends natin." Jho said.

"Ikaw lang ata masaya sa atin apat, Jho," I said.

"Sanay na kasi yan sa pag shopping ni Stacey," Gwen said.

The eight of us are currently at the mall. We're shopping for clothes for graduation and the party. Yes, a party; it's a celebration for us eight prepared by Aiah's parents. We're waiting for them outside at one of the mall restaurants.

"Papalapit na mga girlfriends natin," I said.

"Lahat ata ng shops napuntahan na nila," Colet said.

Our girlfriends are now in front of us. We quickly hold their shopping bags. Niyaya na din namin silang pumasok sa Chinese restaurant para kumain muna bago umuwi.

"Aiahkins, nag-advance shopping ka ata para sa pag-travel trips mo," I said.

"I was thinking if after graduation nalang ako bibili, pero baka tamadin ako. Tsaka mas maganda mag-shopping pag magkakasama tayong walo," Aiah said.

"Tayong walo o kayo nila Stacey?" I asked.

"May sinasabi ka ata, Mikha Lim," Aiah said.

"Wala po. Kain ka lang, love," I said.

Sinubuan ko si Aiah ng dumpling.

"Ayan tayo eh, pasimpleng sinusubuan ng pagkain," Jho said.

"Wag kasi aasarin ang girlfriend pag sa shopping," Gwen said.

Inapakan ko paa ni Jho at Gwen sa ilalim ng table habang naka-smile. Napa-smile sila sa sakit.

"Kumain lang din kayo," I said.

"Kumain ka lang din, Mikha Lim," Aiah said.

Sinubuan ako ni Aiah ng sweet and sour pork.

"Mas malakas ata ang sweetness kaysa sa sourness ng pork," Maloi said.

"Naalala ko tuloy ang bonding night natin, kikay line," Sheena said.

"Ah, yung nalasing kayong lahat, lalo na ang girlfriend ko," I said.

Napatigil kumain ang mga girlfriend namin.

"Si Staks kasi nag-pabili pa kay Sophia," Aiah said.

"Nasaktuhan niyo daw si Sophia kukuha lang sana ng pagkain sa kusina pero nasuhulan niyo para bumili," I said.

"Love naman ako ng kapatid ko. Teka nga, chinat niyo ata si Sophia ng gabing yun," Aiah said.

"Actually, siya nag-chat sa amin habang nag-eenjoy kami sa Tagaytay," Gwen said.

"Mostly, kay Colet siya nag-uupdate, then sinasabi ni Colet kay Mikha," Jho said.

"Next time na iinom kayo, sasama na kami," I said.

"Love, minsan lang yun nalasing kami. Promise, next time mag-dahan dahan kami pag-iinom kaming apat," Aiah said while pouting.

I pat her hair while smiling.

"Understood po. Cute mo din pala malasing," I said.

"Syempre hindi lang ganda ang meron ako, pagiging cute din," Aiah said.

"Hephep, kain na muna talaga. Tignan niyo, nakaka-dami na si Jho," Colet said.

"Libre mo Jho?" I asked.

Napatigil kumain si Jho.

"Joke lang, Jho. Syempre libre ko ito," I said.

"Mikhs, talagang libre mo ito, ubos pera ko sa atin apat sa Tagaytay," Jho said.

"Sinunod lang namin sinabi ni Stacey na sulitin namin," Gwen said.

"Susulitin ko din ngayon. Mag-oorder ako ng takeout," Jho said.

Natuwa nalang din kami kay Jho. Kahit siya ang bunot namin asarin, sinisigurado niya na nandiyan pa din siya para sa amin.

Umuwi na din kami after eating dinner. Pagdating namin ni Aiah sa bahay nila, tinulungan agad ako ni Kuya Bryan na dalhin sa room ni Aiah ang mga shopping bags. Si Aiah pumunta sa kusina.

"Sinagad na naman ni Maraiah," Bryan said.

"Sinulit niya lang po," I said while laughing a bit.

Pagkabalik namin ni Kuya Bryan sa baba, bumungad sa amin si Aiah na may hawak ng dalawang tupperwares. The first one, inside it is adobo, while the second one is cookies.

"Love, i-uwi mo para kay Iris," Aiah said.

"Akala ko pa naman para sa akin, love," I said.

"Mukhang natalo ka pa sa pinsan mo, Mikhs," Bryan said.

"Tumawag kasi siya sakin gamit number ni Kuya Enzo. Namiss niya luto na adobo ni Mom at gawa ko na cookies," Aiah said.

"Selos na talaga ako sa pinsan ko niyan," I said.

"Love ko pinsan mo pero mas love naman kita." Aiah said.

"Ayun bumanat si Maraiah," Bryan said.

"Kuya, kanina ka pa nang-aasar. Tawag ka ni Mom sa kusina; maghugas ka daw." Aiah said.

Ayun na nga, nautakan ni Aiah si Kuya Bryan na pumunta na ng kusina. Narinig ko na si Aiah talaga pinag-huhugas kaso mahilig agad bumawi sa kapatid.

Hinatid na ako ni Aiah sa labas ng bahay nila. Ipinasok ko muna sa passenger seat ang pasalubong para kay Iris. Bigla naman akong niyakap ni Aiah.

"Para saan ang yakap ng nag-iisang Maraiah Arceta?" I asked.

"Because I have something for you too," Aiah said.

Aiah let go of the hug. She took out a box from her pocket, revealing a ring.

"It's a promise ring. Also my graduation gift for you, love," Aiah said.

I let her put it on my ring finger on the left hand.

"The moon," I said.

"You're the moon, while I'm the sun," Aiah said.

She shows her left hand; she's also wearing a ring. I know that I'm already smiling because of her gift.

"Thank you, love. It's been a while since I wore a ring," I said.

"I know, Maloi already told us about the special ring. You never wore it again," Aiah said.

"I'm still wearing it," I said.

"Huh? Where?" Aiah asked.

I showed her the necklace with the special ring on it. I let her touch it.



"It's true that I never wore it on my finger after Dad died, but I still keep it with me. This promise ring you gave me, I'll make sure that I always have it with me," I said.

I kissed her forehead then hugged her. She hugged me back.

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

"I love you too, Aiahkins," I said.

"I love myself too. Gabi na po mga Ate ko," Sophia said.

Nagulat kami kay Sophia; kasama niya ang dog namin ni Aiah, si Mik-Mik. Mukhang galing sa 7/11, may dala na ice cream. Binuhat ko saglit si Mik-Mik na may kinakain din na snack.

"Sophia Elizabeth," Aiah said.

"Love kalma, uuwi na din ako." I said.

"Sa wakas ligtas dahil sayo, Ate Mikha," Sophia said.

I kissed Aiah's cheeks, then patted Sophia's head before getting inside the car. Instead of going home to the mansion, I went home to the Papi House. Sakto na dumating din sila Colet. The four of us went inside the house.

"What are the three of you doing here?" I asked.

"We're about to ask you the same thing," Colet said.

"Just hanging out here before graduating. Magiging busy soon," I said.

We're in the living room. Jho and Gwen bring out many bottles of beer from the kitchen.

"Wala ako naalala na may stock tayo ng beer," I said.

"May secret compartment sa refrigerator," Gwen said.

"Baka malagot tayo pag may makita ang girls na may stock tayo," Jho said.

I looked at Colet, halata na alam niya din.

"What? Alam ko hindi nalalasing ang werewolves, pero uso pa din uminom," Colet said.

"Kayo talaga, oh. Sige, drink night tayo ngayon," I said.

The four of us enjoyed our drinking night. Hindi rin mawawala ang pag-message namin sa mga girlfriends namin. Natimbog din naman kami na umiinom dahil kay Gwen.



Weeks passed by, and our graduation day finally happened yesterday. Then tonight is the party at one of the Arceta mansions. The eight of us are rich, but we are not the arrogant type.

"Mikhaela Lim, tagal mo dyan," Colet said.

"Ito na nga lalabas na," I said.

Nung isang araw pa kami nandito sa Arceta mansion. Dito na daw kami magbihis para hindi sayang sa time. Magkahiwalay ang papi at kikay line ng room. Lumabas na ako sa dressing room; ako nahuli nagbihis.

"Hindi lang ata sa love ka slow, Mikhs," Colet said.

"Kahit sa pagbibihis," Gwen said.

"Sorry naman, napuyat kasi kagabi," I said.

"Pinuyat mo siguro si Aiah," Jho said.

"Piskit ka Jho. Hindi pa naman kami umaabot sa ganun," I said.

Ramdam ko ang pamumula ng pisngi ko dahil sa sinabi ko. Sinuntok ko agad braso ni Jho.

"Mikhs dahan-dahan sa suntok," Jho said.

"Ayan, nasuntok ka tuloy," Gwen said.

Nag-vibrate phone ko, nag-message si Aiah.

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Napa-smile ako sa pagka-basa ko sa last message ni Aiah.

"Kinikilig ang Captain Lim natin," Jho said.

"Halata na si Aiah ang kausap," Colet said.

"Tara na sa nga labas, nasa baba na sila Aiah," I said.

We went downstairs. Our girlfriends are talking to Kuya Enzo, Kuya Bryan, and Sophia.

"Ayan na pala mga girlfriend niyo," Bryan said.

"Talaga lang pinaghandaan niyo din ngayong gabi," Kuya Enzo said.

"Para hindi lang pagka-poganda namin ang may ambag," I said.

I went close to Aiah, I held her hand, then kissed the back of it.

"Hi, love," I said.

"Hindi lang poganda love, mabusilak din ang puso," Aiah said.

"At ang puso na ito, sayo lang Aiahkins." I said.

"Hephep, mamaya na ang lambingan time niyo; naghihintay na mga bisita," Sophia said.

We went outside to the garden, where the party is set up. All of the guests clapped at us. Most of the guests are our family, friends, and schoolmates.



"Good evening everyone, first of all thank you for coming. This party may be for the eight of us, but it's also for our fellow graduates who are with us tonight," I said.

"Everyone, let's enjoy the night, and congratulations to us graduates," Aiah said.

The party started with eating dinner first, then the singing portions and some games began. Well, the dancing with friends is always going to happen. I let Aiah dance with our friends while I went to drink some wine. I felt Belle's presence beside me.

"Mikhs, it's time. Donny just called," Belle said.

"Are you serious? I thought it was next month," I said.

"It will be too late if next month," Belle said.

"Belle, this night is very important to me, especially since it's with Aiah," I said.

"What you're going to do abroad is also important, Mikhs, much more important," Belle said.

I looked at Aiah, who is happily dancing with our friends. I took a deep breath.

"Everything is now ready," Belle said.

"I'll do it after the party," I said.

"Sorry, Mikhs," Belle said.

"I understand; we don't have a choice, especially me," I said.

"The faster you'll finish the plan, the faster you'll get back here," Belle said.

Belle pats my shoulder, then goes to talk with Kuya Enzo and Kuya Bryan. I went to join Aiah and the others who are still dancing. The music suddenly changed to a slow dance song.

"Can I have this dance, Ms. Maraiah Arceta?" I asked.

"Of course, Ms. Mikha Lim," Aiah said while smiling.

The papi line also asked their girlfriends to dance with them. While dancing, I looked at Aiah's face.

"You're scanning my face," Aiah said.

"I just can't believe I graduated with you being my girlfriend," I said.

"Not just your girlfriend, but also your childhood bestfriend," Aiah said.

"And also my wife," I said.

Aiah pinched my shoulder.

"Wife ka dyan, uso mag-propose muna Mikha Lim," Aiah said.

"Yes po soon," I said.

I kissed her forehead, then we continued dancing. The party ended with our families giving a speech for each one of us.

After changing our clothes, Aiah and I went to her treehouse. She wants to show it to me because she designed it.



"You should have chosen architecture course," I said.

"I know, but I never regretted choosing multimedia arts. Malay mo, pag nagustuhan ko ulit mag-aral, then I'll take architecture," Aiah said.

"Well, in the meantime you have a travel trip already planned, love," I said.

"Not just me; you said you would come," Aiah said.

"Yes po. Sasamahan kita before I join any volleyball team that's waiting for me," I said.

"I'll still be watching your game," Aiah said.

"I know you will," I said while smiling.

I fixed her hair, then hugged her.

"I'm going to miss your hugs when I go solo traveling," Aiah said.

"Call me right away when you miss me," I said.

"What if I missed you so much, and I want you to be with me right away?" Aiah asked.

"Then I'll go to you right away, even if it means I will be skipping training," I said.

"Boang Mikha Lim, choose your training. You can go to me when you're not busy," Aiah said.

"What if I missed you and you're abroad?" I asked.

"Then I'll come home right away to you," Aiah said.

"Even if it means you'll cancel the travel trip?" I asked.

"Of course, I love travel trips, but I love you more," Aiah said.

She holds my cheeks while looking into my eyes.

"This archer falling in love with a werewolf, an Alpha," Aiah said.

"This alpha will only be loyal to the archer, the one and only Maraiah Queen Arceta," I said.

Slowly our faces are getting closer to each other. My lips on hers. My mind remembering every moment together while we're still kissing. After a few seconds, we stopped kissing and leaned our foreheads against each other.

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

"I love you too, Aiahkins, always," I said.

After saying those words, Aiah closed her eyes, and her body was about to fall, but I caught her body. Kuya Bryan appeared from the bushes; he shot Aiah with a strong sleeping dart. I carried Aiah's body inside the mansion to her room. Everyone is waiting for us.

"If ever the time comes that we have to say something about this to her, I'm sure malalagot ako sa kapatid ko," Bryan said.

"Lahat tayo malalagot. Ate Mikhs, baka naman may ibang way para hindi ka umalis," Sophia said.

"I have to, Soph. I thought I'd have more time with Aiah, but it looks like time is currently not on my side," I said.

"You know I want to punch you again for this plan, but I'll just punch you when you get back," Colet said.

Colet already punched me when I told them this plan about me leaving. They even want to come, but I told them to stay.

"I'll be waiting for that punch," I said.

"Make sure you'll come back, Mikhs," Gwen said.

"I will. Take good care of her for me," I said.

They nodded at me, but their facial expression tells me that it's hard for them to see me leave. Coach Mickey pats my shoulder.

"Okay Mikha, you have to do it now while the effect of the dart is strong," Coach Mickey said.

I sat at the side of Aiah's bed. I let my claws out on my right hand; I insert my claws at the back of her neck but not that deep. I made my eyes glow, and then after a few seconds I removed my claws. I stroked Aiah's hair, then kissed her forehead before standing up. My friends hugged me. They know I want to cry, but I just don't show it.

What I just did, I hid memories of me from her mind. That's one of the powers of an alpha. The memories are still there, but it's hidden, and there's a way to get it back without inserting my claws again. Coach Mickey was about to say the way, but I said to only tell me when I get back.

"How about the social media? Every post about you and Aiah?" Jho asked.

"It's already taken care of," I said.

Belle gave me Aiah's phone, which I placed on the bedside table. I also placed a box containing my special ring, with a note on it. The promise ring that Aiah gave me, I put it on my necklace.

"This is it then. I'll be gone for a few years," I said.

All of them hugged me for the last time. I looked back one last time at Aiah sleeping before leaving the room.

"I'll be back, my Aiahkins," I said.



And that’s a wrap for Season 1! Hi, everyone! There’s no special part this time because there’s going to be a Season 2. Sinabi ko sa first AU ko na babawi ako sa pang-aasar, and this is kind of my way of doing it.

Thank you, readers, for your patience—I truly appreciate all of you. See you soon in Season 2 of The Alpha and The Archer! 🫡