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#TCS64: Every Moment We Shared

Miracle Silhouette's POV

We have one week. One week before we face the storm and the challenge ahead of us. And before everything commence, we wanted to have a good vacation, and a little breather. I also wanted Akakios to know more about my family. That's why I suggested to go out of the Empire to enjoy our little break.

"It's going to be a little dangerous," Isolde stated after hearing what I wanted. I sighed, and also nodded, I was well aware of that, but I knew this might be the last days we could smile and be with each other without worries.

Because whether I admit it or not, I'd be a different person on their training. They won't see something they are used to, I was not going to be kind, and soft to them. They'd probably tremble in fear, and wouldn't know if I was really the same Miracle they once knew, but I needed to toughen them.

They were all soft. They never experienced having blood in their hands, I didn't want them to go to the battle clean and pure. Because who are we kidding? Their hands would be filled with it, we couldn't deny it, and protect them every time.

"We'll be careful. Kahit sa subdivision lang ng mga parents nila. And if we ever go out, we'll do it in small numbers, para hindi kapansin-pansin," I started, looking at everyone. "And I'll keep the rules, Isolde..." Tiningnan ko s'ya sa mga mata n'ya.

She looked at Master Gideon instead, and Akakios also glanced at his lolo. "Please, Lolo? After this, we'll definitely follow everything by the book." Nakangiti si Akakios sa kanila. I saw how Master Gideon's eyes soften.

I smiled secretly. Kahinaan talaga ni Master Gideon si Akakios. Ang hirap kasi humindi sa kanya. And Akakios never goes back on his word. Master Gideon massaged his forehead, but nodded, and I clapped my hands, and smiled.

"We'll take care of the imprisoned Senses for a while," Isolde informed me, and I gladly agreed with her. Hindi kaya ng Senses si Isolde, sobrang lakas ni Isolde. S'ya lang 'yung mapapagkatiwalaan ko tungkol sa kanila.

"We are going home?" excited na tanong ni Katniss.

I smiled at her. "We are going home," I repeated, still couldn't believe that I was living the dream. My simple dream and wish to be with them. Kaagad nagtatalon ang mga pasaway at nag-apir-apir. It was like there was suddenly a festival.

Natatawa naman ang parents namin, at ang Apocalypse sa kanila. They faced too much the past few months. They also deserve a short time of just being together, and going back to those times where we really have nothing to worry about, but being scolded by our parents.

"The Crowns... if you want you can go with us..." I smiled at them. Saint stood up from his seat and chuckled a little.

"Thanks for the invite, Empress, but I'd rather fix the mess that was created in the ball." Mahina at magalang na pagtanggi nito. I nodded at him, and I saw Akakios pouted a little. They were kind of close. Natawa si Saint sa kanya.

"Next time, Alas." They high fived each other. I beamed at them because their teamwork would probably become one of the best because they were both strong, but their personalities compliment. Masyadong mabait si Akakios, at palaban naman si Saint.

"You can inform us, if you encounter any problem," Akakios told them gently, and Saint nodded.

"I'll stay and help, First. I'd be a handful doing it alone," Kalix volunteered. I chuckled at him. Gagawa pa s'ya ng dahilan ayaw n'ya lang ng magulo at maraming tao. Napaka-ilap talaga n'ya sa tao.

"I'll find more information about the Senses, I'll get some details from the Ms. Isolde, too." Sven raised his hand and his voice was so decided for what he was supposed to do. Natawa si Tito Skyler sa pamangkin n'ya.

"Me too! I'll stay and fix the blown-up castle." Nagkatawanan kami sa sinabi ni Nicasia. Akakios winced a little because that was our plan, and he didn't want the outcome that came along with it. Baka gustuhin pa nitong s'ya ang gumastos sa lahat.

Akakios and his golds. I laughed at my own thoughts.

"I'll tighten the security in the school, and would probably create a new portal for the students to inform them about the dangers and to ready them for the upcoming war with the Senses." I glanced at Yvo who was looking so serious with his statement.

I nodded at him because he was the most reliable one next to Justice when it comes to technology and things. Maganda na rin na handa ang mga estudyante rito, hindi naman pwedeng wala silang alam sa Senses. It might cause some conflicts, but I knew the Crowns could handle it.

"Can I... go with you?" Kaagad akong napangiti kay Katniss nang sabihin n'ya 'yun.

"Of course! You can come with us." Tuwang-tuwa si Katniss na lumapit sa magulang n'ya para magpaalam. She was under pressure of the Crowns, being the youngest, she needed to breathe a little. She was still part of our family.

"Can I, too?" Lumiwanag ang mukha ko nang magsalita si Caerus.

"Isasama talaga kita." I giggled at him, and his eyes were shocked. "And Sloane, too." Napakurap-kurap si Sloane sa akin. Natawa ako lalo, pati si Akakios.

"Why?" Sloane questioned.

"I wanted to make sure we are also ready for protection, you know." I winked at her. But my plan was really to just connect the two of them with Art and Cleon. I didn't want any bitter remarks from them.

And they would be really great guards for the Morbelques. I didn't want to risk it.

Sloane pouted, and I saw Theon nudging at his twin. Nakagat ko ang loob ng pisngi para hindi ngumiti at mang-asar sa kanila. Seryoso kaming nagplaplano rito tapos baka kung ano pa ang masabi ko.

We settled and Katniss, Caerus, and Sloane will also be with us. And the Apocalypse will go back to their respective countries to prepare their organizations and people under them about what we planned today.

That was why after the meeting was adjourned, we were back on Luna's house to get some things and we were going back to the houses of the pasaways. I was so excited waiting for them at the living room.

Naririnig ko ang ingay nila sa taas, at ang mga parents namin, inaayos na ang mga sasakyang gagamitin sa dami naming aalis ngayon.

I rested my head on Akakios's shoulder. Momo and Dada would also go with us, and stay with us. I think they missed me too much, like how I longed for them. Kaya naman ayaw rin humiwalay sa akin basta-basta ng parents ko.

"What do you want to do tomorrow? We are going out!" excited na imik ko kay Akakios, habang nilalaro ang isang kamay n'ya. While his other hand was playing with my hair. Ang gaan-gaan n'ya sa loob kasama.

"Hmm... anything with them." Puminta kaagad ang ngiti sa mga labi n'ya. I chuckled because his charm was really good. Minsan pakiramdam ko mas mahal na kaagad s'ya ng mga pasaway kaysa sa akin.

They just wanted to be around him more. Because he was always kind hearted and lovable.

"Ate! Alas!" Nagulat kami ni Alas no'ng bumababa si Biblee at si Gabby nang sobrang excited. I almost jumped from my seat because they both almost fell on the stairs! Akakios was alarmed and he was immediately holding the two of them.

"Oh, my gosh!" they both exclaimed.

"Thank you, Alas!" Para namang nakahinga nang maluwag si Akakios sa kanila.

"Be careful, okay?" He smiled at them. Natawa ako nang malakas kasi parehas silang natigilan at nanlalaki ang mga matang napatitig kay Akakios. Damn! I almost saw all hearts in the air because of those two!

They both giggled, and Akakios returned beside me with the two kids looking so giddy about something.

"Why?" I asked with a creased forehead.

"We want to go to an amusement park, tomorrow!" sabay na sigaw nila habang nagtatatalon. I threw my head back laughing! They were so cute! Naging bata sila lalo sa paningin ko! Lalo na si Gabby!

Gabby was always excited like this, when she wanted to go to an underground city, and create a stir! Who wouldn't think that she's so cute today with this? I smiled and chuckled more because she's becoming more a kid with them around.

It also pained me a little, because Gabby didn't really... have a good childhood, and friends. She was always the odd one. And she needed to mature at an early age because we were chased, and also because of... me.

"'Tapos plano ko rin isama si Akira, Ate Miracle!" I could see sparks of hearts in Biblee's eyes.

"And Pierce!" Gabby clapped.

"Kawawa si Akira at Pierce, tamang babysit lang sa mga bata." I laughed at them, and I earned a glare from them.

"Ate!" reklamo nila nang sabay.

Akakios was chuckling at them, and nodding. Para tuloy may isa pang bata sa katabi ko. Halos yakapin ko 'yung tatlong batang kasama ko ngayon sa sobrang tuwa sa kanila. I nodded at them, and they celebrated.

"Yeeeh!" Gabby high fived Biblee. "Yeeeh!" Gabby high fived Akakios. "Yeeeh!" Biblee and Akakios also high fived each other. Tawang-tawa ako sa kanila kasi sobrang cute!

"Papayag ba si Pierce at Akira?" Pinaningkitan ko 'yung dalawa ng mga mata.

"Syempre!" Grabe rin sa confidence 'tong dalawa eh. Halos magsasayaw pa sila at umupo sa tabi namin. I was laughing while thinking of Akira and Pierce. They'll really have their hands full tomorrow.

I could already picture the two of them... baka tumalbog at lumipad sila mula sa Ferris Wheel sa mga trip ni Gabby at Biblee.

"What are you thinking? Why are you laughing?" Akakios asked, halos gumulong na kasi ako sa sofa sa pagtawa sa kanila.

Hindi na ako makahinga at umiling kay Akakios. I couldn't even answer him because of laughing so hard. Napapatingin naman si Biblee at Gabby sa akin na parang ang weird ko, eh, kasalanan naman nila.

Ilang saglit pa bumababa si Justice, Luna, Katniss at Thorn. They were talking to each other. Mukhang seryoso ang usapan at talaga namang hindi makakatakas sa akin kung paanong magka-holding hands si Luna at Justice.

Katniss and Thorn were also chuckling with each other. Sila lang 'yung laging cute at kalmado mag-usap. They were also visuals. Tingnan mo pa lang, parang may liwanag na sa paligid. They were both cotton candies.

"Mira!" Luna excitedly called when she saw me looking at them. She bounced happily going to me. I smiled, and hugged her. I miss her so much! I wanted to spend time with her again! She's my guardian angel!

"You have a plan tomorrow?" tanong ko.

"Yeah, you wanna go with us, Ate?" Justice asked and sat beside Biblee and Gabby. Ginulo ni Justice ang buhok ng dalawang bata na excited magplano sa amusement park bukas. They just both pouted at Justice.

"Where?" curious na tanong ni Akakios.

"Volunteering with the dogs, and saving some stray animals." Justice smiled. My heart warmed because that was probably Luna's idea. Gano'n kasi si Luna. She just loved helping. Ang dami n'yang charity na pinagdo-donate-an sa totoo lang.

Feeling ko lahat ng aurous na kinikita n'ya do'n talaga dumidiretso.

"Oh, I remember our Chewy!" Akakios exclaimed.

My heart hurt a little remembering our Chewy. Bago magkagulo no'n, nagkasakit si Chewy, at wala na palang malay no'n. Hindi ko napansin dahil sa pagkawala ni Akakios at pagdating n'ya no'n na parang galing sa panganib.

Si Isolde at ang tauhan n'ya nag-asikaso no'n kay Chewy kasi hindi namin s'ya pwede dalhin sa training. I heard Chewy was still good. I wanted to get her again, but I felt like it wasn't the right time.

And I didn't want to endanger her. Napamahal na sa amin si Chewy nang sobra. Nasa mapapakatiwalaang tao naman ni Isolde si Chewy. We get pictures of our cute dog from time to time. We were updated about her, at least.

"We'll go, too!" Katniss raised her hand, and smiled widely. Natawa si Thorn na nasa likod ni Katniss.

"I'll probably tag along, too. I've always wanted to try volunteering for it." Hindi na ako nagtaka sa sinabi ni Thorn. Paano anghel din sa bait 'yun eh, kagaya ni Luna.

Akakios looked at me, and pouted. Parang gustong sumama sa kanila. Kaya naman tumango ako sa kanya. Whatever he would like to do tomorrow, we'll do it. We have one week to make the most of our fun times.

"Wow! That's so good! I wanted a dog, too!" Gabby exclaimed. Mahilig din si Gabby sa aso sa totoo lang. Mas mahal n'ya yata si Chewy kaysa sa amin no'n.

"But we have a plan tomorrow." Nakasimangot na dugtong nito.

"Next time!" Luna retorted with a smile and Gabby nodded enthusiastically.

Umupo sila sa tabi namin, at mukhang nag-usap din sa gagawin bukas sa volunteering. Nanlambot ang puso ko sa kung paano tingnan at asikasuhin ni Justice si Luna. He's so whipped. But he is also supportive of her in every way.

"Saan ka bukas, Cleon?" biglang tanong ni Biblee nang makitang pababa si Cleon kasama si Art.

Cleon's forehead puckered, but he smiled mischievously. "Balak kong magsugal. Ano, pupusta ka ba, Bibs?" He laughed.

"Bawal 'yan," Thorn said to him. Tumawa nang sobrang maloko si Cleon at kumindat kay Thorn. 'Tapos tumingin sa akin at binigyan din ako ng kindat. I chuckled at him, and also playfully winked back.

Nanlaki ang mga mata n'ya tapos hinawakan ang bandang puso n'ya sa may dibdib. Art was scrunching her nose at her brother while shaking her head, like she was so embarrassed for him. Kawawang Cleon, ikinakahiya lagi.

"Hoy, Miracle! Mahirap mag-move on kung kikindat-kindatan mo ako nang ganyan ha! Marupok ako!" Cleon squeaked with a pout.

Biglang napuno nang tawanan ang lahat, pati si Akakios tumawa lang! Grabe sila! Si Biblee tamang hampas pa sa braso ni Akakios habang tumatawa. Natawa na lang din ako sa mga kalokohan nila. Ang kulit lang.

"Pero seryoso? Magka-casino ka bukas?" tanong ko.

"Sira! E 'di nasabon ako ni Mame? Baka gawin pa ako no'ng baby sitter ni Aislynn!" Binatukan ni Art ang Kuya n'ya kaya muntik na s'yang malaglag sa hagdan. Hindi naman kami matigil sa pagtawa sa kanya.

"Kuya! I will make sumbong na talaga!" Art rolled her eyes at Cleon.

"Kuya, I will make sumbong na talaga!" gaya ni Cleon sa kapatid.

Nakababa sila ng hagdan nang hindi nagsusuntukan at umupo sa sofa sa katapatan namin. We were laughing at them.

"Why did you say na magsusugal ka?" Akakios asked curiously. I laughed and hit his arms. Bwisit! Conyo na rin?

"Alas, alam mo, sabihin mo lang kayna Art na sasali ka sa kanila as Keep Calm Trio. I-we-welcome ka pa nila nang bongga!" tawang-tawang sabi ni Biblee kay Akakios. I was wiping the tears in my eyes because of laughing so much.

"Oh, yeah! We'll be happy to become the Four Calm Conyo!" Art declared with a smile.

"Mga walangya kayo!" Cleon blurted out laughing so loud, and almost rolling on the floor. Grabe talaga mag-usap ang mga 'to!

Akakios was also guffawing so loud with them. Goodness! This is why I so love them!

"Save meee!" Biblee said while laughing so hard, also wiping tears from her eyes. Grabe, pati si Gabby halos mawala na ang mga mata sa katatawa. Si Katniss at Thorn, hindi na makahinga sa mga kalokohang naririnig nila.

Justice was shaking his head while laughing, and Luna was banging her head.

"Saan ka nga bukas?" tanong ko ulit. Baka maganda rin pupuntahan nila. Baka pwede kaming sumama ni Akakios.

"Magsusugal nga ako." Kamot-ulong imik ni Cleon.

"Seryoso ba!" Biblee shouted after laughing too hard.

"Oo nga, isusugal ko 'yung puso ko kay Sloane!" Cleon lifted up his chin, and smiled evilly but ended up laughing so hard with his korni banat.

"Sloane!" Art yelled, and we laughed. Mabuti wala si Sloane at Caerus dito. Nando'n sa Empire Main Building, baka kumukuha rin ng mga gamit nila. One week din kasi silang mawawala eh. Cleon looked alarmed, and turned his head to search for Sloane.

"Gagu! Pinakaba mo ako! Baka lumaki ulo no'n!" Binatukan ni Cleon ang kapatid. My mouth formed a little 'o' because of how hard it was! Grabe! Walang pakundangan sa kapatid! Art just hit Cleon back.

"Joke lang!" Cleon even put up a peace sign, with a cute smile. A really really cute wide smile. "Baka pumunta kaming cart race, at arcade. Bakit? Sama kayo?" he asked.

Napangiti ako, kasi ang ganda rin ng pupuntahan nila! I also wanted to try cart racing, and biking, too! Bakit ba kasi iba-iba sila ng plano? Sabagay, hindi pwedeng malalaking grupo kami, masyadong agaw pansin.

"Who's going with you?" tanong ni Akakios sa kanila.

"Baka si Caerus at Sloane rin, Ate. Tatanungin namin. Gusto ko kasi mag-cart." Art smiled, and we both nodded at her.

"Me too! Can we go again sometime next week? We'll go volunteering tomorrow." Naka-pout na usal ni Katniss.

"And also arcade, and basketball!" Thorn nodded excitedly.

Napangiti ako at nag-usap-usap sila na baka may activity kami sa subdivision na pwedeng gawin nang sama-sama maliban bukas. Marami pa naman kaming ibang araw, at paniguradong magagawa namin karamihan do'n nang makakasama at buo.

"Guys!" Napalingon kami sa may hagdan habang nando'n si Honoka na nakangiti at mukhang tuwang-tuwa.

"We wanted to go to an aquarium and chocolate factory tomorrow!" she announced cheerfully, and Rebel followed her from going down. Muntik pang mahulog si Honoka sa tuwa, buti na lang nasalo ni Rebel.

"Ayiiieee~" At syempre na ngunguna kaagad ang boses ni Biblee, Gabby, at Luna sa kanila. Nagkatawanan naman kami no'ng ngumiti nang proud si Rebel at sinenyasan pa kaming laksan ang panunukso.

Lakas din talaga ng trip nang isang 'yun eh!

"We have a plan, too." Naka-pout na sabi ni Art, at binigyan ng uupuan si Honoka sa tabi n'ya. Rebel also sat beside Honoka, and draped his arm around her shoulders. Mukhang sanay si Honoka at hindi pinansin si Rebel.

"I also wanted to make a cake! Do you want something? I'll bake, and we'll bring it for dinner!" Honoka suggested happily. I stared at her in awe. She was just so cute and lovely!

"Mango bravo!" Akakios excitedly retorted. I chuckled.

"Strawberry!" Katniss giggled, and Thorn was thinking about his request.

"Vanilla!" He smiled so cutely.

"Chocolate!" Luna exclaimed excitedly.

"Dulche de leche! Pwede ring Oreo Cake, tsaka masarap din ang mga muffins at cupcakes!" Mabilis at tuwang-tuwang suggest ni Biblee.

"Hoy! Kayo na lang mag-bake, papagurin n'yo pa si Reign sa dami ng request n'yo!" saway ni Rebel dahil sa mabilis na pagsasabi nila ng mga flavour. Hinarap naman s'ya ni Honoka at masamang tiningnan.

"Hindi pwede! Ilublob ko kayo sa harina, eh!" At hindi nagpatalo si Rebel, kaya nagkatawanan kami no'ng aalis sana si Honoka sa tabi n'ya pero kaagad n'yang hinila pabalik, at niyakap sa baiwang.

"Ahem, Tito Jacob!" laughed Biblee, and Rebel just made face at her.

"Ahem, si Akira!" ganti ni Rebel, at nag-asaran na naman silang dalawa, kaya naman napapailing kaming natawa sa kanila.

"Harper!" Art exclaimed, looking at the girl who was elegantly going down the stairs, like it was her fashion show. I chuckled because she was really so confident, and bold.

"Hey." The moment she smiled, her personality seemed so different. Para na s'yang cute na baby lang na kailangan mong alagaan. But she still gives off that rich and untouchable vibes. Bagay na bagay talaga sila ni Law.

"Why didn't you wait for me, Aurora?" Biglang lumitaw si Law na galing yata sa kwarto sa taas. Mabilis s'yang bumababa para habulin si Harper.

"Hey, don't ruin my runway!" sigaw ni Harper dito. "And you are so mabagal kasi!"

We all chuckled when Law rolled his eyes. Hindi sinunod si Harper, at inalalayan 'to sa pagbaba. Harper just held her chin up, and acted like Law was her guard. I laughed. Talong-talo 'to si Law kay Harper!

"Are you going somewhere tomorrow, too?" questioned Justice.

"I'm planning of getting my new designer clothes." Harper shrugged. "Why? You are all going somewhere?"

"Yeah!" Lahat sila sumagot. Napataas naman ang kilay ni Law sa kanila. Umupo silang dalawa sa may pagdalawahang sofa sa may center no'ng magkatapatan naming mga kinauupuan.

"Where are you all going?" maarte pero nakakatuwang tanong ni Harper. Kaagad sumagot sina Luna, Biblee, Cleon at Honoka sa kanila.

"I wanna go to the aquarium, too!" she told Honoka, and Honoka excitedly told Harper what they would be doing. And in just one snap, they would be going all together. Natawa kami kasi kamot-ulo lang si Law.

Mukhang magiging yaya at guards lang ni Honoka at Harper 'yung mga kapatid kong walang kinatatakutan at malakas ang trip sa buhay. What a life. Nakahanap ng katapat. Under naman kaya walang angal.

Ilang saglit pa bumababa na rin si Pierce at Akira na nagtatawanan. Napatingin sila sa amin kasi halos kumpleto na kami.

"Hey," Pierce greeted with that handsome boy-next-door smile.

"What's with the set up? Meeting?" supladong tanong naman ni Akira.

"Oo, pinaplano ko paano ka itatakas bukas, kasama si Pierce!" Biblee retorted laughingly. We also laughed with her. Napapailing ako sa sobrang confident n'ya.

"Really? Itatakas? Hindi gagawing baby sitter?" Rebel countered with a smirk.

"Boom bars!" Cleon reacted with a slow clap.

Mas lalo kaming nagkatawanan sa kanila. Mga loko-loko talaga! Basta magkakasama hindi pwedeng hindi katatawa. May mga seryosong moments ba sila? Goodness, thinking about after this week. I wonder if they could still manage to smile.

"Ate Honoka, you can always poison Kuya Rebel with your baking skills!" Gabby pouted at Rebel.

"Oh, yeah? That's a good idea," sakay ni Honoka kay Gabby, kaya natigilan si Rebel.

"Love potion pwede pa!" Rebel replied while giggling. Siniko s'ya ni Honoka, kaya natigil at bumulong-bulong sa girlfriend. Tawang tagumpay naman si Law at Justice habang pumapalakpak.

"Tamang palakpak 'yung dalawang hindi rin makapalag!" Biblee teased in a victory thumbs up.

"Nahiya naman 'yung tamang hintay lang na tumangkad!" Law retorted with playful smirk. Napanganga si Biblee, at tumawa si Akira.

"Tatangkad pa ba?" Akira seconded and laughed teasingly.

"Double kill!" announced Justice laughingly. Nakipag-apir pa si Luna kay Justice, kaya lalong gumulo at mas malakas na tawanan ang nangyari.

"Grabe, aping-api lagi si Biblee sa inyo," nakangiting sabi ni Pierce, parang naawa kay Biblee. Kaya naman 'yung shocked at malakas ang trip na si Biblee, biglang nagpaawa ng mukha, at tumigin kay Akira na nakasimangot.

"Grabe nga! Kawawa talaga ako!" she exaggeratedly pretended to wipe her invisible tears.

"Weh?" Akira retored with a teasing smile.

"Babatuhin na talaga kita!" Biblee yelled removing the sad façade.

"Babatuhin ng pagmamahal?" Akira flicked his one eyebrow with one side of his lips up in a victorious glance.

"Uwian na may nanalo na!" sigaw ni Cleon. I clapped while laughing so hard, and heard Akakios' soft laughter. I leaned on his chest. Nakakapagod din pala tumawa. Kaninang-kanina pa ako tumatawa sa mga banatan nila.

"Hoy, Ate Hopie! Ano'ng ginawa n'yo ni Theon sa taas ha!" Napalingon kaming lahat sa may hagdan at nando'n na si Hope kasama si Theon na pababa mula sa itaas. Natawa ako kasi 'yung mukha ni Biblee parang pang meme na nanunukso.

"Kami na naman nakita n'yo." Theon rolled his eyes, and looked at us boredly.

"Syempre, gwapo ba namang mukha n'yan! Pasalamat ka, kamukha mo ako!" Cleon retorted hilariously.

'Tapos nag-pogi sign pa s'ya, kaya tinakpan ni Art 'yung mukha n'ya. We cracked out again. They could really create a great comedy skit with all their things.

Binato ni Theon si Cleon ng throw-pillow na nakuha n'ya no'ng umupo sila ni Amythee sa bakanteng bilog na upuan sa may gilid no'ng mahabang sofa.

Binato ni Cleon sa mukha ni Art 'yung unan na tumama sa kanya. "Art oh! Binabato ka ni Theon!" Sira-ulo talaga!

"I saw it kaya!" reklamo ni Art sa kapatid.

"Hey, stop it, Cleon. You'll ruin my nails!" Harper chimed in when Cleon also threw a pillow targeting Law. Lakas din kasi mang-asar ng tingin ni Law, eh.

"Ate Amythee, may pupuntahan kayo ni Kuya Theon bukas?" asked Honoka, putting her palm on her chin.

"Huh? Sa bahay lang, bakit?" nalilitong sabi ni Hope.

"Taong-bahay!" Luna jested while shaking her head at Hope.

"Bakit? You are all going somewhere?" Theon asked everyone. We all nodded. Pati kami ni Akakios napatango kahit wala pa naman kaming mismong decision kung saan pupunta.

"Yeah!" they cheered blissfully.

"Woah!" Hope reacted in surprise. Then she asked where, and parades of different places echoed. Ang ingay! Sobrang buhay na buhay kaya naman hindi ko mapigilan hindi matuwa at mapangiti sa kanila ang sarap lang talaga nila kasama lahat.

"Theon, you have a plan?" Napaligon si Hope kay Theon.

"Nothing. But, if you want to go somewhere..." retorted Theon.

"Weak! Hindi nag-iisip, talaga si Ate pa dapat! Booo!" Biblee teased, and we laughed. Napairap naman si Theon sa kanya, pero hindi rin pinansin at tiningnan lang si Hope. I smiled at them. So, cute.

OUR parents arrived with the cars and vans. That was why we all got up and took our things. Hindi ko mapigilan hindi maging masaya sa lahat nang nangyayari ngayon. I couldn't really wish for more. Sobrang saya ko na lang na nandito sila at maproprotektahan ko sila.

I just hoped they would stay strong. And become stronger after this week. Because Miracle would be gone, and Silhouette would show up to them. Merciless, cruel, and bloody. I hope they are going to be prepared for the consequences.

Because me showing up wasn't just for bond and butterflies. It was for them to face the cruel reality that they would kill enemies without any mercy, and without a conscience. They were going to be monsters. And I hope those monsters within them wouldn't devour the entirety of them.

Kaagad kong hinila si Akakios papasakay sa van ng pamilya namin. We were all going by families now, and Sloane with Caerus also arrived, and they were both going with the Morbelques.

I could see nervousness from Caerus, but Sloane... was just Sloane. The confident chinky and charismatic Sloane.

Tamang drama pa nina Rebel kay Honoka at ni Law kay Harper. Akala mo naman iiwan, ewan ko ba sa mga kapatid kong 'yun. Ang lakas din ng topak. Nang makasakay silang lahat na pamilya sa mga sasakyan nila. Nagsimula na rin silang umalis isa-isa.

Katniss was with the Sys, because Tita Cassy and Tito Eugene would go back to France, and start doing their own parts. They wanted to stay, but they were also needed to go back. Kaya naman nagpaalam lang si Katniss sa parents n'ya.

Kami na lang mga Evans kasama si Luna at Akakios ang natitira. We were putting some bags at the back. Dada was going to drive, and Momo was already at the shotgun seat.

Nauna kaming pumasok ni Akakios at sa dulo umupo. Tapos si Justice at Luna sa kasunod, at sina Law, Rebel at Gabby sa unahan. When we settled, we started to travel. The triplets and Gabby were so active in conversing.

Idagdag mo pa si Luna.

"How's your parents, Luna?" tanong ni Momo rito.

"Okay lang naman po. They would visit me the week after next week. End of the month po, Tita," magalang na sagot ni Luna sa parents ko.

"You should really start calling us Papa and Mama or whatever suits you, Luna. Justice won't let you go. I'm telling you," natatawang sabi ni Dada. Alam na alam na hindi nagbabago ang pagmamahal ng mga Smith at Evans.

"Grabe naman manlaglag, Dada!" reklamo ni Justice. Nagkatawanan kami.

I was resting my head on Akakios' chest, and he was listening quietly with a smile to my family. He looked so happy, and warm with them. No'ng makausap n'ya nga rin si Momo at Dada, sobrang bait n'ya. Naninibago si Dada at Momo akala kasi nila hindi gano'n si Akakios.

"Aki!" Napaayos ng upo si Akakios nang marinig n'ya si Momo. "Are you sure about Miracle?" Napakunot-noo ako sa narinig kay Momo.

"Huh?" Nalilitong sambit ni Akakios.

"Yeah, you still have time Akakios. I don't think... I'd allow you to be with Miracle." Nanlaki ang mga mata ko at napaupo sa narinig kay Dada.

"What the heck, Dada?!" Kumabog ang puso ko sa kaba. Ganito ba 'yun? 'Yung tipong... Akakios and I... against my parents? What? I didn't like that idea!

"Seriously, I'm also kind of against it." Mas lalong nanlaki ang mga mata ko sasinabi ni Law.

"Hey!" I protested.

"Bakit po?" The sad voice of Akakios made my heart so... soft! Gusto ko tuloy awayin si Law at Dada! Nakakainis! Bakit ayaw nila?! Si Akakios na nga 'yan eh!

"Miracle is not easy, you know. Her kind of fun is... seriously head scratching, and she's also high maintenance, and also full of trouble. She's not that good of a pick, Aki." Iiling-iling na sabi ni Dada.

Napanganga naman ako bigla sa narinig. What the heck?!

Momo laughed and agreed. "Yeah, matigas din ang ulo nyan. Tapos susugod na lang basta-basta nang hindi nag-iisip minsan. Minsan naman puro plano. There's seriously no in between in her. She's extremely careful and could also be extremely careless."

Halos pumalakpak na si Luna katatawa at si Justice naman halos mamatay na rin sa pagtawa! Lakas pa ng pitik ni Rebel na sumisigaw-sigaw pa. "Wooo!"

"That's so true, Aki! You should really think about it," seconded Law, with a mischeviously and playful smirk looking at us.

"Grabe kayo sa akin!" I protested with a pout.

"But it's true, Ate. I can'r help but agree, too! And your pranks are more dangerous than mine!" Pati si Gabby inilaglag na rin ako! Grabeng tawanan ang narinig sa buong van. Tuwang-tuwa si Momo at Dada sa pang-aasar sa akin.

"You are unbelievable—!" I shouted at them, but was cut off when Akakios spoke.

"As long as she's Silhouette, I'm always going to choose her." Natigilan ang tawanan at ang mga panunukso sa akin, no'ng sabihin 'yun ng seryoso ni Akakios. Napalunok din ako kasi sobrang mukhang desidido s'ya.

I saw from the mirror how Dada and Momo smirked meaningfully.

"Raising the bars too high, Alas." Law was shaking his head, but was smiling.

"Talong-talo mga banat ko kay Luna," natatawang sambit naman ni Justice.

"Paturo ako para magamit kay Reign!" Rebel kidded, and we laughed all together.

"Iba talaga ang mga Aki." Makahulugang sabi ni Luna. "Maging Aki ka na nga rin, Kael." Mas napuno kami ng tawanan dahil do'n.

"Hey, triplets." Biglang sumeryoso matapos ang tawanan no'ng sabihin 'yun ni Dada. We became attentive to him. Malaki kasi talaga respeto naming magkakapatid sa magulang. Sobrang hanga rin kami sa kanila.

Nothing could beat their love for each other, and I'm glad I found my love, too.

"Yes, Dada?" halos sabay-sabay na imik no'ng tatlo.

"Alagaan n'yo sina Harper, Luna, at Honoka. Bata pa 'yang mga 'yan. Kaya ayusin n'yo," banta ni Momo sa tatlo. Halos sabay-sabay naman silang tumango. "Know your limits, too, and always protect them," she added.

"Yes, Momo!" they replied in unison.

"Are you and Honoka officially dating, Rebel?" tanong ni Momo sa bunso ng triplets.

"Yes po, Momo," magalang na sagot nito.

"Then pay respect to your Tita Shana and Tito Jacob. Make sure they know your relationship, and your intensions," Dada continued. And Rebel nodded.

Justice and Luna was legal since Luna said yes to him. Kilala kasi talaga namin ang parents ni Luna kaya naman masaya 'yung dalawa at bulgaran. Paano may blessing at parehas naman responsable at alam ang limitasyon no'ng dalawa.

"How about you, Law?" asked Dada.

"Weak!" Rebel teased. Nabatukan tuloy ni Law. "Daig ka pa ni Gabby!" Lakas mang-asar ni Justice.

"Yeah!" Gabby clapped her hands. "I'll make ligaw rin ba kay Pierce?"

"Gabby!" sigaw ni Momo at Dada sa bunso. Tawa naman kami nang tawa ni Akakios kay Gabby. Ang kulit talaga no'n.

"Bata ka pa. Pierce talked to me." Nanlaki ang mga mata ko sa sinabi ni Dada! Oh, my gosh! Pierce was really serious! I thought it was just because of teasing and such! Sabagay, when we were watching them, Pierce always looked out for Gabby in a very timid and secretive manner. Because he knows his limit, and he was aware of Gabby.

"Yeah, Gabby. Please, respect Pierce, too. The guy's great. Parehas kayo ng Ate mo. Mababait ang nahumaling." Nang-aasar na loko ni Momo.

"Momo!" we both protested and they all laughed at us. Sabay pa kaming nag-pout at nag-cross arms ni Gabby. Talo talaga kami lagi kapag si Momo at Dada at nang-aasar ang kulit din kasi ng parents namin, eh.

It was a really great travel and drive with Dada and Momo. Sobrang hindi natigil sa kulitan at tawanan ang pamilya namin. Pati triplets at si Gabby na maraming trip sa buhay, hindi natigil. Hindi namin naramdaman ang matagal na byahe dahil sa bagay na 'yun.

My family... I'll forever treasure and protect them...

***

The morning of the different plans came. Medyo nahuli ako ng gising dahil napagod ako kagabi. Akakios and I called Isolde and Master Gideon that was why we were late in sleeping. Kaya naman late rin nagising.

Si Momo, Dada, at Akakios na lang nasa table nang bumababa ako. They were talking and smiling at each other. I smiled looking at the view. Mukhang nahihiya si Akakios kay Momo at Dada pero natutuwa naman ang magulang ko sa kanya.

"Good morning!" I greeted with a smile. I kissed Momo and Dada's cheeks. 'Tapos umupo ako sa tabi ni Akakios.

Nandito kami sa bahay nina Tita Lian. Nasa labas daw sina Tita Lian, Tito Tim, at Liam. Sa may pool area. Nandito yata sina Aristle, Altair, Athena, Blithe, at Aislynn. Nagswi-swimming. Nando'n din yata si Hope.

"Where are the others?" I asked, and Akakios gave me some toast and bacon.

"Biblee, Gabby, Akira, and Pierce were already out. Nagpaalam sa amin ni Lian si Akira at Pierce. Mag-babysit sa mga bata sa amusement park." Natawa kami sa sinabi ni Dada. Goodness! That was going to be a disaster!

"Justice, Luna, Katniss, and Thorn, also travelled together for volunteering. Nakaalis na kanina pa. They are the first ones to go. The most peaceful if you ask me." Kwento ni Momo sa akin, at kumagat ako sa tinapay.

"Honoka, Rebel, Law and Harper. Umalis na rin sila kanina pagkaalis nina Justice. They look excited, lalo na si Honoka at Harper." Akakios spoke with a gentle smile. I nodded my head. Ano ba 'yan, akala ko makakasama ako sa kanila.

"Art, Caerus, Cleon and Sloane. Goodness, ang ingay nila kanina." Momo stated shaking her head while chuckling. "I wonder if they would be fine," she added laughingly, and Dada fixed a cheese toast on her plate.

"Ikaw, ano'ng plano mo ngayon? Amythee and Theon are at the pool with the kids." Kibit-balikat na imik ni Dada, bago inumin ang kape n'ya.

Napatingin naman ako kay Akakios. Hindi ko rin alam eh. I wanted to go with Art's group, or Harper's pero nakaalis na pala. Napabuntonghininga na lang ako. Siguro pupunta na lang din ako kung saan pupunta sina Hope.

"I'll ask Hope and Theon if they have a plan, we'll go with them." Tumango si Momo at Dada sa akin.

Nag-usap ang mga magulang ko. I smiled while watching them. I had always wanted a love like that. Sweet pa rin sila, at buong-buo pa rin ang pagmamahal sa isa't isa. It was just heartwarming to see them.

When I finished eating, Akakios and I went to the backyard pool. Nasa sun lounger lang si Hope at Theon, habang magkadikit at nag-uusap. Sina Tita Lian, at Tito Tim naman nasa pool at nakikipaglaro sa mga bata.

"Hey," I greeted, and they both looked at us.

Kaagad tumayo si Hope at mabilis akong niyakap. I chuckled, and returned her hug greeting and good morning. Ngumiti at kumaway rin si Theon sa amin ni Akakios. After that we sat on the sun lounger across them.

"May plano kayo?" I asked them.

I saw Theon hid a smirk.

"Wala eh, magbantay ng bata?" Hope chuckled.

"Let's go out?" I suggested.

"Sige!" excited na sabi ni Hope. Kaagad naman kaming tumayong dalawa. I held her hand and we looked at Akakios and Theon. I looked at them and warned them to make a plan for today with a glare.

Natawa 'yung dalawa at tumango.

We excitedly went inside the Yoon's mansion. Hinila ako ni Hope sa kwarto n'ya. I chuckled seeing it. It was a literal princess room! Puro kulay pink, at sobrang fluffy no'ng carpet, pati na rin no'ng bedding n'ya.

Her vanity table's also looking so cute! Pati table and sofa sa gilid! Natawa ako kasi bagay na bagay sa kanya.

We talked excitedly about what we were expecting from Akakios and Theon. 'Tapos bigla kaming pumunta sa connecting closet n'ya at nag-try ng mga bagong damit n'ya ro'n. It was so fun doing it with her! We were just chuckling nonstop, and being playful around each other.

I also went back to the guest room, to go to the bathroom in there. Naligo ako at nag-ayos ng sarili, para naman maayos at ready na kami kapag may plano na sina Theon at Akakios, at hindi na kami matatagalan pa.

Amythee and I wore a cute dress. I was wearing a sky blue, and she was in pastel pink. We took pictures together and complimented each other. Ang gaan lang sa pakiramdam na kasama s'ya at masaya kaming dalawa.

While we were playing dress up, and braiding each other's hair. My phone rang. Kaya naman kinuha ko 'yun at umupo sa kama ni Hope. Hope jumped to her bed, and also anticipated the call because the caller was Akakios.

"Baby." I pressed my lips together to prevent a smile. Hope gave me a teasing smile, and covered her face.

"Can you and Amythee go to the location I'm going to send you? Theon and I will be waiting there." Kaagad akong napangiti nang malawak kay Hope sa narinig namin kay Aki. He was in loud speaker.

"Okay!" I spoke with a smile.

"See you, and take care!" He chuckled. I blushed. Ang gwapo kahit tawa lang.

"Yeah, take care, baby!" I told him, and ended the call.

"Baby pala, ah!" Biglang tukso ni Hope. At do'n ako nakaramdam ng hiya! We laughed together, and I covered my face. Naghanda kami ni Hope nang matanggap ang address na sinasabi ni Akakios.

It was a city seaside café.

I nudged at Hope while we were both on the bed, naka-indian sit, habang nag-aayos ng braid na nagulo kanina.

"Ano tawag mo kay Theon ha?" I teased. "Love? Babe? Baby rin?" Tinaas-baba ko pa ang kilay ko sa kanya. Kaagad s'ya namula. Hindi alam ang gagawin.

"Miracle!" she screamed looking so embarrassed.

"What?" painosenteng tanong ko.

"Ano bang maganda?" she suddenly asked. "Ay joke lang! H'wag na pala grabe, 'yung kilabot! Tumaas balahibo ko, oh!" Pinakita n'ya 'yung braso n'ya sa akin, kaya humagalpak ako ng tawa sa kanya.

"Baliw ka rin eh!" I laughed at her.

"Hindi pa nga official eh! Torpe kasi, kainis!" reklamo n'ya habang nakanguso.

"Baka tanungin ka mamaya." Sinundot ko 'yung baiwang n'ya at sumigaw s'ya dahil nakiliti. Natawa ako kasi pakiramdam ko kumukulot na 'yung mga daliri ko sa pinag-uusapan namin ni Hope.

Natigil kami dahil sa sobrang cringe, tapos nag-ayos na lang ulit at nagkwentuhan. Pagkatapos bumababa kami na ready na paalis. I was the one going to drive. Nagpaalam kami sa parents ko at kayna Tita Lian at Tito Tim.

Then we drove to where they wanted us to go. I couldn't help but grin thinking about it. And the location was really beautiful. Hope was searching for it while I was driving. We were giddy and excited about it.

Kaya naman nang makarating do'n kaagad hinanap ng mga mata namin 'yung dalawa at nakita namin sila sa second floor, nasa may terrace. The view where they were seated was really breathtaking.

Kaya naman nang makita nila kaming dalawa, they both stood up and greeted us with warm smiles. They guided us to sit, and they were smiling widely looking at us. Tinaasan ko lang sila ng kilay.

May waiter na lumapit sa amin at namili kami ni order ni Hope. Theon and Aki picked theirs, too.

"So... where are we going after this?" tanong ko sa kanila.

"Hmm..." Napaisip si Akakios. I chuckled, he looked so cute. Parang ayaw n'yang maging palpak ang araw na 'to kahit last minute silang gumawa ng plano ni Theon.

"Walking on the seaside." Theon smiled at Hope.

"Yehey!" I smiled kasi sobrang simple lang talaga nang nakakapagpasaya sa kanya.

"And there's a nice island near here. We'll take a boat. We can go biking, and picnic in there. I heard there were also some sky rides, and swan rides," Theon continued with a smile. Kaagad lumiwanag ang mukha ko sa narinig.

"Really?!" I shierked in excitement. Akakios chuckled and nodded at me. That would be so good.

Kaya naman tuwang-tuwa at nae-excite kami. When the pasta we ordered arrived, we ate while talking to each other. Catching up to the times that we missed, also telling stories about Akakios, and how we met.

"And remember the ball? I was cheering for the two of you? And because of jumping, I was caught in your vision!" Turo ko kay Theon habang tumatawa.

"Yeah, that was a little embarrassing of her." Nahampas ko si Akakios sa braso dahil sa sinabi n'ya. Nagkatawanan tuloy kami.

"Ang arte mo rin kasi Theon," puna ko sa kanya. "Gagawin mo pa akong dahilan. I know you miss me, everybody missed me!"

"True. I didn't know. But at least, I am glad I lost it, because I gained her in return." Kaagad kong pinaningkitan si Hope ng mga mata at tinukso. Napailing-iling naman si Theon sa akin.

"Akala mo mabait pero pilya, ano?" sabi ni Theon kay Akakios tungkol sa akin. Hope chuckled at Theon's jest.

Akakios shook his head, and agreed. "Hey!" alma ko sa kanya kaya nagkatawanan kaming apat.

"Sobrang misleading kasi ni Theon dati, sinong hindi magtataka at mag-jump in conclusions do'n! Ang confusing kaya!" reklamo ni Hope kay Theon.

"That's why I'm making up to you. I'm sorry for the heartaches." I smiled with Theon's sincere words. "I always wanted to hold you, I couldn't believe, I could really hold you now." Namula naman si Hope sa sinabi nito.

"Ayiee." Akakios and I high fived each other when we both teased them.

"Where did you that Alas?" natatawang sabi ni Hope kay Aki.

"Pasaways. Luna and Biblee, mostly. They taught me a lot." Kumindat pa si Aki sa akin, kaya binato ko s'ya no'ng towel! My gosh! Kung ano-ano itinuturo nila kay Aki! Idagdag mo pa si Cleon na ang lakas din mang-impluwensya.

"Sample nga no'ng tinuro nila!" Hope mischievously mentioned.

"Why did you ask them to teach you. You should have come to me," sabi naman ni Theon.

"H'wag na! Gagawin mo pang pagong 'yan si Alas!" alma ni Hope.

We high fived each other, and chuckled together. Napasimangot naman si Theon, at tinawanan s'ya ni Aki.

"Ano'ng tinuro sa 'yo?" curious na ulit ni Hope. Aki cleared his throat. Hindi pa man s'ya nagsasalita nahihiya na ako. Sa kapal ba naman kasi ng mukha ni Luna at Biblee, ikaw na lang mahihiya para sa kanila.

"I think I lost something..." Napakunot-noo kami ni Hope sa kanya, lalo no'ng parang may hinanap s'ya.

"Huh? Ano?" tanong ko tapos naghanap na rin ako.

"I think I lost your number, and my heart, can I have yours?" Bigla kaming natigilan ni Hope sa paghahanap at napakurap-kurap na napatitig kay Akakios.

"Boom!" Theon laughed, almost falling from his seat because of Hope and I's reaction. Humanap kaagad ako ng pwedeng ibato kay Akakios dahil sa sinabi n'yang kahiya-hiyang bagay! He laughed and covered his face.

"I'm never going to do it again!" he shouted in embarrassment. Do'n ako natawa at napailing-iling pati na rin si Hope tawang-tawa sa kahiya-hiyang sinapit ni Akakios. Si Theon pumapalakpak pa sa pagtawa.

"H'wag ka na magsasama ro'n sa kapatid ko, Alas. My gosh! Sa kanya nai-imagine ko pa 'yung sinabi mo, pero sa 'yo, ba't ganun? Cute pero nakakahiya?" Hope smiled while cackling. I nodded my head and agreed with her.

"Hoy, tawa ka dyan ha!" saway ni Hope kay Theon na halos mamatay na katatawa kay Akakios.

"Sus, wala ka lang dalang banat, eh!" I mocked him. Natigil s'ya sa pagtawa at tumingin na nanghahamon sa akin habang nakangisi.

He cleared his throat and looked at Hope seriously.

"What do your family call you again, Amythee? Hopie? Can I call you that?" Akakios and I looked at the two intriguingly, napalunok naman si Hope sa kanya.

"Baliw! Asa, h'wag na!" Hope shook her head, looking so red.

"Then... can I call you mine?" Theon winked.

"Boom!" I clapped, and shouted, and Akakios laughed hard. Kami naman ni Aki ang sobrang mukhang hiyang-hiya sa kanilang dalawa.

I almost choked while laughing, and Aki gave a glass of water. Mukhang sobrang hiyang-hiya rin si Hope at ipinakita kay Theon 'yung daliri n'yang naka-curl na sa sobrang cringe sa mga pinagsasabi n'ya.

"Damn that Cleon." Mas lalo kaming natawa sa sinabi ni Theon. Mukhang galing pa nga sa kakambal ang banat. Grabe!

We ate and laughed together with the stories we heard. Para lang kaming barkada ni Akakios, Theon at Hope habang magkakasama. Pinagmasdan lang din namin ang napakagandang seaside view na tinatanaw, at nang matapos sa pagkain, dumiretso kami sa may pila ng water taxi papunta sa centre island.

We were supposed to be walking on the sea side first, but Hope and I were too excited to go to the Centre Island, that was why we suggested to go there immediately. Sumakay kami sa kasunod na water taxi matapos ang pagpila.

Akakios held my hand, and I sat next to him. Across us were Theon and Hope.

We both wore our shades because of the brightness, and it was really refreshing. Malamig din dahil mahangin kahit mataas talaga ang sikat ng araw.

Kami lang apat sa water taxi, kaya naman kaagad sumakay 'yung driver, at nagsimula kaming mag-travel papunta ro'n. Tinanaw namin ang city kung saan kami nando'n kanina. It was a seaside city. Kaya naman napangiti kaagad ako sa sobrang ganda nang matatanaw na view.

Akakios took his phone out and took pictres of me, and the view. He also took pictures of Hope and Theon together. They also took photos for us. Our cell phones were all the same, and it was really nice.

Sobrang ganda lang kasi kitang-kita mo 'yung ganda ng view sa city. The buildings, and the clear blue sky! Some clouds were walking in the sky, but it was mostly few. That's why the sky shined beautifully. It was a really lovely day.

When we arrived at the island, I was in awe of the nature that greeted us. It was like a park! A central park, and picnic area! May mga tao rin pero hindi gano'n kadami! Sobrang nakakatuwa. We took pictures of each other and we were looking enjoying the breeze and wind.

We started to walk, and I anchored my arm on Hope's arm. Nasa likod naman namin si Theon at Akakios at sinusundan kami. They placed a summer hat on our heads. Mukhang binili sa isang store na malapit kanina.

We modelled jokingly, and they were both smiling, being proud of us, while photographing us with their phones.

When we went to a bridge and crossed it, we were greeted by the view of a mini amusement park! Wow!

"Oh my gosh! Let's ride that!" masayang sabi ni Hope sabay turo sa may Sky Ride! It was like a zip line but you can sit together with one person.

"That one too!" I pointed out a ride the water slide on one side.

"This is so cool!" Hope and I jumped and high fived each other. And Akakios and Theon looked proud of their place of choice.

We went to the Centreville Plaza, and bought tickets for the rides. Nasa lilong kami ni Hope sa may malaking puno, at nakapila si Akakios at si Theon para bumili ng ticket.

When they returned to us, kaagad kaming pumila sa may Sky Ride. Akakios sat with me, and Hope with Theon. Sobrang ganda! Kahit nakakasulo ang sikat ng araw, kitang-kita mo naman 'yung isang side ng lugar!

We also rode the water slide, the mini ferris wheel, the train track, the pirate taxi, and the teacup! Everything was just so fun! Hope and I couldn't stop smiling and laughing together. Ang kulit pa ni Theon at ni Akakios.

Gamit na gamit 'yung mga banat ni Biblee, Cleon at Luna!

After that we went biking around the bike track. We were in couple bikes! Kami ni Hope ang magkasama, tapos si Aki at Theon. Mukhang labag sa loob pa 'yung dalawa dahil kami ang magkasama sa isang bike.

But they couldn't disobey our wants! Kami ang panalo at kami pa rin talaga ang nag-decide.

Then when the afternoon came, we rested under one tree. They bought some picnic blanket, and some pizza, chicken wings, and sodas for us to eat.

"I wonder what's happening with the other groups," Hope said while eating her pizza. Dahil mahangin medyo napapalad 'yung buhok n'ya at napapasama sa kinakain 'yung buhok n'ya.

She was a little irritated with it, and Theon put down his pizza, and cleaned his hands with a sanitizer and tissue. He carefully and delicately fixed Hope's hair. He took a handkerchief, and made it a ponytail to tie Hope's hair.

"Thank you." Nakangiting pasalamat ni Hope.

"Is that fine? Not too tight?" Inaayos pa rin ni Theon ang buhok nito.

"Okay lang. Salamat." Ang lambot lang ng boses ni Hope.

Naglinis lang ulit ng kamay si Theon bago kumain ulit, at masaya na si Hope ngayon.

Akakios was at my back, and I was resting my upper body on his chest. He was quietly eating his pizza, while looking at the peaceful surrounding and nature. May malaking fountain kaming natatanaw mula sa pwesto namin.

"Pierce and Akira must be having a good headache." I laughed thinking about Gabby and Biblee.

"Ang dami sigurong face palm moments!" Hope exclaimed.

"Right!" I agreed.

Natawa si Akakios at Theon sa naiisip namin.

"Pakiramdam ko mabubugbog na talaga ni Sloane si Cleon," laughed Theon.

"Taga-awat lang yata ang role ni Art at Caerus ngayon." Pinalo ko si Akakios sa sinabi n'ya. Pero natawa naman kaming lahat dahil na-imagine rin namin ang mga scene na 'yun.

"Probably the ones who were enjoying it the most would be Luna, Justice, Katniss, and Thorn," Theon stated while nodding.

"I wanted to do some volunteers, too," Akakios popped in.

"Me too!" Hope raised her hand. "I heard Luna also went to a barangay back then with the trio! Sobrang nakakainggit 'yung kwento no'ng trio!"

"Luna loves doing that... she's an angel, I'm telling you," proud na sambit ko. Theon and Hope agreed to me.

"Yeah, without her we wouldn't survive that school." Theon mentioned with a grin.

"We are all indebted to her kindness, one day, we'll repay her," Hope said dreamily. Kinuha n'ya 'yung cola at binigyan n'ya rin si Theon.

"Honoka and Harper are also surely enjoying everything!" I exclaimed. I wanted to go in an aquarium, too! Aayain ko si Akakios bago matapos ang linggong 'to! We'll go to different places and enjoy!

"And Rebel and Law... probably tired with everything." Natatawang saad ni Theon. Nakipag-apir ako sa kanya. Kasi sobrang totoo!

"Dumudugo rin siguro tainga nila! Dalawang conyo kasama nila!" Hope giggled and taking another slice of pizza and chicken wings.

"Pasimpleng conyo rin naman 'yung triplets," I laughed, and Akakios agreed with me. Do'n nahawa talaga si Akakios ng pagiging conyo n'ya. Grupong conyo na talaga sila kung tutuusin, pero nakakatawa rin naman magsalita 'yung mga 'yun.

The four of us laughed and told stories. Halos hindi kami matapos sa pag-uusap. Naglakad-lakad din kami sa lugar para libutin pa 'yung hind pa namin napupuntahan. We also rode the swan ride and it was so fun!

Nag-racing kami! Partner ulit kami ni Hope! Kaya naman nakasimangot na naman 'yung dalawa, pero hindi rin naman kami nagpatalo sa kanila.

Sobrang saya lang no'ng araw namin. We took pictures and posted it to our private accounts. Palubog na rin ang araw kaya naman mas naging maganda sa lugar. Nagsisimula na nilang buhayin 'yun mga iba't ibang kulay na ilaw.

Dahil sa sobrang saya namin, nabitawan na ni Hope 'yung gamit n'ya. Kaagad naman s'yang tinulungan ni Akakios, at naglibot ulit kami.

When the night fell, Akakios and I wanted to buy some ice cream, Hope also wanted one. Si Theon naman napagod kaya umupo sa may isang bench, para daw may pwesto kami ro'n mamaya. Pumila kaming tatalo nina Hope.

We ordered, and Hope also chose one for Theon.

Kaso pagbalik namin do'n wala na si Theon. "Aki, can you wait for Theon? I wanted to go to the washroom." Tumango si Akakios sa akin.

Hope also went with me. Naka-cup naman 'yung ice cream at nando'n naman si Akakios, kaya iniwan namin sa kanya. The two of us went to the washroom, and fixed ourselves. Both of us were washing our hands.

We also fixed each other's braid.

"Today was really so good!" masayang kumento ni Hope. Tumango ako sa kanya.

"Let's go!" Hinawakan ko ang kamay n'ya, at lumabas na kami. My forehead knotted. Wala si Akakios sa kinauupuan n'ya kanina, pati si Theon.

I took out my phone. I wanted to call him. Baka kung ano'ng nangyari. Amythee also checked her phone. I smiled because we all changed our wallpaper and home screen to our group picture earlier. Pare-parehas kami ng pictures.

"Oh, Theon sent a text!" masayang sabi ni Hope.

"Sa akin din!" sabi ko. We compared the message and it was the same location.

So we both went there. Hindi naman kalayuan dito kaya naglakad lang kami habang nagkwekwentuhan sa mga nangyari kanina. Sobrang saya naming dalawa. At kontento sa hinanda ni Theon at Akakios.

We passed by the bridge, and the fountain welcomed the two of us.

"Wow!" we both exclaimed in amusement!

The fountain was filled with colourful lights! It was so good and amazing! It was also a dancing fountain! Mas magical pa kasi hind gano'n kadami ang mga tao, kaya walang nakaharang sa view mo at talagang sobrang ganda ng lahat!

Naglakad kami ni Hope na hindi maalis ang tingin sa fountain. We both went on one side. Sa right side. 'Yun 'yung sabi ni Theon eh. May benches at ilang gazebo ro'n. Do'n lang kami sa bench umupo para maghintay.

Hanggang sa napansin namin si Theon sa may gitna no'ng fountain.

We both stood up to go to him, and I wanted to ask about Akakios. Because we thought they were together. But we stopped on track, when we saw Akakios arrived.

Nando'n s'ya sa may harap din ng fountain. Nakatalikod si Theon mula sa kanya.

I smirked. "Taguan natin!" I suggested playfully. Hope giggled mischievously, and agreed. We went to one tree near the bench. We were near, and I could see Akakios looking for us. Tatawagin n'ya sana si Theon pero nagsalita si Theon.

"Hey... I don't know where to start..." Napatingin ako kay Hope nang pagkakataong 'yun.

"We wasted too much time, and I think I made you wait for too long. I gave you heart breaks you don't even deserve, and caused you to overthink..." The voice of Theon echoed.

Walang ibang tao sa lugar at kung meron man, medyo malayo sa amin, kaya naman rinig na rinig mo 'yun.

"I'm sorry for everything... But... I wanted to set things straight."

"I love you. I do. Really. Truly. Deeply."

My eyes widened, and Akakios stiffened on his feet. Oh, my gosh!

Theon slowly turned around with head down, and extended his arms with the rose bouquet to Akakios! Napasinghap ako sa nakita. Kaagad akong lumabas sa pinatataguan ko! Sumunod ang tahimik na si Hope sa akin.

"Will you be my lover?"

Kitang-kita ko kung paano bumagsak ang panga ni Akakios sa nakita. Theon slowly held his head up, and saw Akakios. Bigla n'ya tuloy nabitawan 'yung bouquet.

"Hoy, Theon! Uso kasi tumingin muna bago mag-confess!" I laughed, and the two guys still looked shock. Hope was also laughing holding her stomach from witnessing the scene.

"Number one shipper n'yo ako ni Hope, tas aahasin mo si Aki sa akin? Sira 'to!" Niyakap ko si Aki na mukhang nalilito at no'ng tingnan ako tinawanan ko s'ya.

Lagi na lang s'yang biktima ng mga confession na 'yan! Kainis! Kawawa naman tuloy!

"Shit!" Theon cussed, and took the bouquet again.

Hope was laughing so hard, but when Theon was in front of her, and he scooped her waist, natigilan s'ya at ngumisi si Theon.

"Don't get the wrong idea. That was supposed to be for you. Minsan na nga lang magplano, palpak pa!" Natawa kami ni Akakios kay Theon. Pero tahimik lang si Hope na nakatitig lang sa kanya. Hope gulped.

"Amythee Hope... please be my girlfriend?" Theon gave Hope a sincere smile.

And the dumstruck Hope nodded as if she was hypnotized.

"Why am I getting involve with confessions, again?" Aki asked cluelessly, and I chuckled.

As the two of us watched the blazing fireworks in the sky, and as Theon and Hope became an official couple tonight.

What a really great day. Every moment we shared together, will be inside my heart forever.

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