"Look at that!" Cayenne exclaimed happily when she saw the large spotted shark not far from them. Cebuano commonly called these living creatures 'butanding', a large spotted shark found in warm surface waters and they resembled the whales which feed on planktons. Marine biologists called them whale sharks.
They became a huge attraction to people and though humans can swim alongside them, they weren't allowed to touch them and take pictures with flashes due to their sensitivity.
Cayenne was so excited to see them up-close and Stefan couldn't stop smiling as well. Her happiness was so contagious that he felt nothing else but an overwhelming sense of joy and accomplishment. Seeing his wife happy proves that he was doing a great job as a husband.
He made it his mission to protect her well-being and her happiness and everyone can see that he was so good in that matter.
"Let me double check your equipment. I don't want you having a problem underwater later." Stefan commented which brought her attention back to him.
"You have checked it for the nth time today. Besides, you'd be staying with me all the time, right?"
"Of course. I won't let you go down there by yourself."
On the boat, the other tourists couldn't stop themselves from stealing glances at Stefan and Cayenne. They were envious of their sweetness and others felt like stealing Stefan from Cayenne. Not just them - people started throwing their attention to the couple as they neared the swimming zone for the whale sharks.
Oblivious to their interests, Stefan went down first and emerged from the water few seconds later. Making sure that it was safe for her to go down, he waited for Cayenne to follow him.
"Look at them! They're very sweet to each other but you - you disdain showing sweetness in public. What's wrong with PDA?!" One of the tourist questioned her partner in whisper.
"PDA is only for boyfriend-girlfriend couple. We've done that when we're dating. We should learn to be conservative now." The man responded, quite reasonable for other couple who shares the same ideology as him.
However, this man would be scolded once again later on when his wife finds out that Cayenne and Stefan are married. But that's a story for another day.
Swimming underwater felt so good and refreshing for Cayenne. It's not like it was her first time swimming in the sea but it always felt magnificent to her. The fishes, the turtles, the whale sharks and other sea creatures that surrounded them made her think of a wonderful sea world. The scene in front of her was just indescribable to her.
Stefan took a video of her underwater with the sea creatures as well as pictures that he can develop. One of the scuba divers took picture of them, too.
Even after two hours, Cayenne still marveled at the beauty of the sea. Even when they reached the bay, she still talked about the experience she had. She was just like a child in front of him.
"Wherever it is that you want to go, I'll travel it with you." Stefan commented which stunned her from chattering. It was just so sudden which made her blush under his gaze.
After few seconds, she nodded her head and hum a response.
"So, what's my reward for taking you here?" Stefan questioned which made her blush even more.
"Didn't you get it last night?"
"That was my reward for driving you around yesterday. Today, I'll take my reward for diving with you. How does the bathroom sound?"
"Shameless. So shameless." Cayenne retorted with faint shaking of her head.
"Hey!" Her eyes widened from the choice but he only winked at her. "Are you serious! That's outside the house! Someone can see us! I am not an exhibitionist!" She whispered while glaring daggers at him.
"Hmmm....kitchen then?"
Cayenne was lost for words with her husband's teasing. If only he was teasing which he was not. And with that, Cayenne was bound to be his food for dinner later that day.
As time went by, Diana and Artemis were getting more excited to see their parents. They have been preparing for this day and they will soon unite.
Because of their eagerness to see their parents, Elia was also looking forward to see her family. She had been away since college days and she was even more ashamed when her parents proved to her that the choice she made was wrong.
It would have been good if she proved them that she was right after she left but things didn't go her way.
Although she's broken, she's determined to change her life and be worthy of being her parents' lovely daughter. She wanted to do her best to make them proud of her.
"Tomorrow night, we will commence with our mission. Most people will be away because of the holiday and some of the employees will be too lax to work because of the celebration. We'll take this chance to infiltrate the private wing." Chris declared which earned him affirmative response. They didn't have time to meet up anymore. They'll have to make a fast attack and quick retreat.
They can't afford to dawdle around anymore.
The weather was harsher than yesterday. It was cold and snowstorm was even reported yet, the flame of excitement and anticipation didn't die down from within the Rule sisters. To hell with snowstorm. Now that they've found their parents, no one can stop them from meeting them.
On the third floor of the hospital, standing near the glass to ceiling window, a man was looking outside with confused expression. The world was white and snow was falling rapidly. It was cold. His heart was cold. For some reason, he felt like he has forgotten something so important. The words his girlfriend said echoed in his head.
'No matter what happens to Elia, do not come close to her. She's dangerous. I'll be there soon.' He disdained Elia for whatever reason his girlfriend said to him but whenever he watches her leave, his heart ached so much to the point that he wanted to rip his chest open.
"Sacrifices for me? Elia." His head throbbed in pain and he immediately massaged his temple to ease it. "Why the heck am I thinking of that woman?!" He questioned himself angrily, not wanting to have anything to do with her.