172 In The Name Of Love (1/2)

Very early in the morning, the group departed from the city towards Oslob, a town in the south of Cebu for the whale shark watching. They were using only one van since they need more catching up with each other's lives sinceCasey had just been with them. And because they decided that it was more fun to be together.

Mr. Wayne sat beside the driver's seat. Next to them was the couple, Casey and Kuya Nap.

At the back, were Anthon, Jian,Giselle and the helper.

Since,it was still very early and they had been all exhausted from the wedding preparation, all were sleepy and silence dominated in the trip. Jim was enclosing Jia with his arm while Jianna was safely tucked around her through a carrier.

Jian, who always clung aroundAnthon whenever he's around,was sleeping soundly in his arms.

It was still five in the morning when they arrived so the group had still enough time for a light breakfast and for changing into swimwear. After the morning coffee, their energy was boosted and everyone was excited to jump into the boat for whale shark watching and snorkeling.

While Jia was stirring coffee for Jim,Anthon was also bringing a cup for Giselle. She glanced at them when she heard Giselle laughing. They looked happy.

”Sel,will you be snorkeling? ” Jia said loudly for Giselle to hear as her attention was all on Anthon.

Giselle looked up and before she answered,she looked up at Anthon as if she was dependent on his decision.

”No,we would just watch the whales on the boat. ” Anthon answered for her while looking at Giselle first before he glanced up at her.

”I see. ” She smiled but inwardly, her heart was pricked.

Mr. Wayne decided to stay behind together with the helper to watch over the kids, giving way for the couple to enjoy.

Soon,everyone stepped into the boat and Jia's blood was boiling with excitement to get lost again into her aqua world. Swimming and diving were one of her diversions everytime she needed to unwind. It was one of her reckless sports with Dr. Aijohn when they were young and the creek was their training ground.

It turned out that it was only her,Jim and Casey who did snorkeling and enjoying alongside with the whale sharks. It is the world's largest fish with pale white spots and stripes in its body which resemble a checkerboard pattern.

While Jia was holding hands and hugging Jim deep in the waters,she could also hear Giselle's excited voice as she amusingly pointed out the huge creaturesgrabbing on the krills thrown to them by the boatmen.

”Ton,look at that!”

”Ton,do you see that? ”

Her voice were piercing into her ears and crushing deep into her heart. She tried to shake it off but she was too helpless.

Kuya Nap, who was left without a partner in the boat,enjoyed himself by taking photos and videos of them.

Soon,the time limit was up and they all set out to Sumilon Island, one of Cebu's best kept secrets and is found on the southeastern tip of the mainland. The island has an area of 24 hectares and is surrounded by crystal clear waters with varying aquamarine hues.

The moment they reached the island resort they had booked, a welcome breakfast was set up for them on a bamboo gazeebo,locally known as payag - payag, few meters away from the crystal blue waters.

Jia remained for a while inside their room to breastfeed Jianna and when she went after them, Anthon was already helping Jian with his food. Jim was caught up in an interesting conversation with the rest while Giselle just listened attentively beside Anthon.

”Jia,give me Jianna so that you can eat.” Anthon offered as she saw her coming with the little one.

”Thanks, Ton. You're busy with the big boy. ” She smiled as she hurriedly looked away from him.

Jim heard them,so he hurriedly stood up to pick Jianna from her.

”Give me this pretty one so that you can eat. ”