Chapter 24 - Thank You, Mom

You were my mom, you were my dad
The only thing I only had was you, it's true
And even when the times got hard
you were there to let us know that we'd get through
you taught me how to understand the things people do
And I thank you, I'll always thank you
More than you would know, more than I could show

ALTHEA RYZ FAJARDO

It has been a month.

Everything is still fresh on my mind. His face, his smile, even his scent. I couldn't forget him.

Chapter 23 - I Love You, Goodbye

Leaving someone when you love someone

Is the hardest thing to do

When you love someone as much as I love you

No, I don't wanna leave you

Baby, it tears me up inside

But I'll never be the one you needed

I love you, goodbye...

ALTHEA RYZ FAJARDO

Uh-oh.

I gave him the look and pulled the door to close it, yet Donghae was stronger than me. He pulled the door open and went inside. He smirked and went close to me.

"Seriously?" I asked. 

Chapter 22 - Thunder

Your voice was the soundtrack of my summer

Do you know you're unlike any other

You'll always be my thunder and I say

You're eyes shone the brightest of all the colors

I don't wanna ever love another

You'll always be my thunder

So bring on the rain...

KEVIN CHANG

I haven't seen Althea since yesterday. Since she told me she loves Donghae.

I couldn't forget her face. It was the first time I've seen her worried and angry at the same time. I've always seen her happy face. There were also times when I saw her in deep thoughts like she's having some problems yet she pretended she was okay. But yesterday, her expression was pure and honest.

I couldn't even sleep well last night thinking about her. I realized I just couldn't have her. 

Chapter 21 - Distance

I give you everything I am

All my broken heartbeats

Until I know you'll understand

And I will make sure to keep my distance

Say I love you when you're not listening

How long can we keep this up?

LEE DONGHAE

Knock! Knock!

"Wait a minute!" I heard Althea's voice behind the door. A few minutes later, the door swung open and Althea came out.

Chapter 20 - I'm Yours

So I won't hesitate no more

It cannot wait, I'm sure

There's no need to complicate

Our time is short

This is our fate, I'm yours

ALTHEA RYZ FAJARDO

I woke up when I felt a movement beside me. I opened my eyes slowly and saw Donghae's naked torso. My heart raced fast as the memory of last night's events dawned to me. 

I did it with him! I slept with him!

I kept looking at his well-built torso. He has no six-pack abs but I could say, his body is firm and well-exercised. I didn't get a good look last night because there were no lights. 

I realized that I was naked as well so I got up and moved slowly, looking for my clothes. They were everywhere! I got my laced panties and my shirt and hurriedly wore them. I moved to the edge of the bed slowly but a grip stopped me.

Chapter 19 - Hands Down

My hopes are so high that your kiss might kill me

So won't you kill me, so I'd die happy

My heart is yours to fill or burst

To break or bury or wear as jewelry

Whichever you prefer

Hands down this is the best day I can ever remember

Always remember

LEE DONGHAE


I woke up when I felt my hunger pangs. As I looked at my iPhone, I realized it was already 1AM. I saw the food at my bedside table and never hesitated to eat it. I wanted to freshen up so I went to the bathroom and took a shower. It felt good after that high fever.

 Wait, yes I was sick. Then who took care of me? 

Chapter 18 - Bliss

Let me know if I'm doing this right

Let me know if my grip's too tight

Let me know if I can stay all of my life

Let me know if dreams can come true

Let me know if this one's yours too

Cause I feel you right here...

LEE DONGHAE

We arrived at the ship after an hour and half cruise onboard the catamaran.

"I need to rest. You guys need to rest too," Althea told us, me and Kevin. 

She went back to her cabin. I also went to mine. I showered to freshen up and lay on my bed. I had a short nap and when I woke up, my head started to hurt like hell. I didn't have enough sleep last night thinking of Althea and I went to that excursion under intense heat of the sun. No wonder I am starting to get sick.