Two Worlds

Chapter 8: Baguio

Aliya didn't say a word, but Meg's hand started moving. She was already untying Aliya's bathrobe.

"Akala ko ba no sex?" Aliya asked in a low voice. Meg didn't know why, but it sounded so sexy, and she felt even more attracted.

"Hays. Okay po," Meg answered, but kissed Aliya on the cheek.

Time Skip

The redhead smiled as she opened her eyes, seeing Aliya beside her. They had stayed up late, catching up and stealing kisses on the cheeks. When Meg looked at her phone, she exclaimed, "Shit!"

"Hmm, love?" Aliya mumbled.

"Good morning, love. Bangon na tayo, 10 AM na," Meg said, making the idol panic.

"What?!"

"Feel ko tulog pa rin naman mga kasama natin. Mga nag-inom eh," Meg said, forming a cheeky smile.

"Love ah. Anong ngiti 'yan?" Aliya said, frowning.

"No sex talaga?" Meg asked, still smiling.

Aliya kissed Meg on the forehead, then checked her phone. The redhead just pouted, but she knew it was better if they didn't engage in any sexual activity, as she didn't want whatever they had to become complicated. She wanted to keep Aliya in her life, and she thought that the only way to keep her forever was through friendship.

"May extra ka pa bang damit? Baka hinahanap na nila ako, deadbatt pala phone ko," Aliya said, holding her phone.

"Charge mo muna kaso... 14 ba 'yan or 15? Type C lang meron ako eh," Meg said as she got up and opened her small luggage.

"14 love eh. Sa room ko na ako magcharge."

Meg got a white shirt for the idol and denim shorts. "Here, wear these," she said with a smile.

Aliya showered, feeling refreshed, then went back to her hotel.

Aliya charged her phone in her room and started packing her luggage. She was deep in thought, crafting an alibi for why she disappeared last night, when a sudden knock on her door interrupted her reverie.

Her heart skipped a beat as she imagined who it might be. The possibilities raced through her mind—could it be her friends, a hotel staff member with an urgent message, or perhaps Meg, unable to stay away for long? She took a deep breath, straightened her clothes, and walked towards the door, her mind whirling with potential excuses and explanations. As she reached for the handle, she hoped her face would not betray the lingering warmth from the morning's stolen moments.

"Hoy! Saan ka nagpunta kagabi ah?" Molly asked as Aliya welcomed the girls.

"Sumama tiyan ko eh," Aliya lied.

"Kinakatok ka namin kanina para magbreakfast, di ka sumasagot. Tsaka bakit ang ayos ng kama mo? Di ka dito natulog no?" Sadie interrogated.

"Inayos ko lang!" Aliya said defensively.

In the other hotel, Cali, Shannon, and Jade were in Meg's room, waiting for their room service.

"Taena mo talaga, Meg. Muntik pa makaisa sa 'kin 'yung surfer!" Cali said, making the redhead laugh.

"Grabe makamura! Di ko naman kasalanan na type ka rin pala," Meg replied, giggling.

Shannon and Jade joined in the laughter, the room filled with the sound of their camaraderie.