8 - Stubborn

As she rode inside the Boho Woody Camper Van that she didn't know who owned, Amara's smile deepened. Two vans were used, and she was accompanied by Theon, who did nothing except flirt with their other female companions in the backseat. She couldn't care less; all she wanted was a view of Sagada's mountains. She couldn't take it anymore! She's so excited!

The fact that they hadn't departed yet made her a little bored. They planned to leave at precisely 12 o'clock in the evening, but they are still in Manila. They were ready, and she was baffled as to why they hadn't left yet.

"We're sorry, we're late."

When she saw the two visitors come, she grimaced. When their gazes locked, the excitement she'd been feeling vanished. Who the fuck invited her obnoxious older brother and Annabelle the ugly doll?!

She immediately wore a headset over her two ears and went on a sound journey. The presence of her brother Azael is a downer. She was simply imagining, her entire Sagada vacation was ruined in three days. Azael, you're a jerk! She'll forget they're brothers and sisters. Whatever happens, she'll have a great time on this trip. Hmp!

Amara dozed off throughout the duration of the journey. When she awoke the next morning, she discovered they had arrived at their destination. They might have just gone back to Manila if Theon hadn't poked her cheek; she was still sleeping.

They'd already descended, and she couldn't wait to join them in breathing in the fresh, chilly breeze.

"Baby." Theon addressed her while he wiggle his brow.

She couldn't decide whether to laugh or be tricked by Theon's call. She held out his hand, smiling, to assist her get out of the car, but Azael slapped his hand away and gave Theon an angry glare before she could reach it. She only smirked and rolled her eyes at her brother. Her brother has arrived, and the game of killjoy has begun in her life!

When she got down, she scoffs, "Why are you here? As far as I know, you don't like these things, ah?"

"I'm keeping an eye on you." His remark was emotionless: "You are guarded."

What exactly is she, kid? Does he really want to keep an eye on her? What will she do? They will simply go hiking and cave exploring. She is not seven years old and need supervision. Hello! She will be eighteen next year. Azael is effectively babysitting her, and she is dissatisfied. After all, his girlfriend looks like a lizard clinging to him, so why won't he protect her? Why does his girlfriend didn't turn into a lizard instead?

"Why are you keeping an eye on me? I'm big enough, and Theon is with me, just so you know—"

"I don't give a damn."

He abruptly cut off what she was about to say and then turned away from her, so she didn't get to finish what she was about to say. She was irritated and frustrated. Fortunately, she lost her annoyance with Herrence's attractiveness when she turned to face him. God! She wishes she had a big heart. Every year, her crushes grow in number. She laughed out loud at the thought.

Even though Azael kept looking at her, she was happy on her first day in Sagada. That's a lot better,'no! Why did her older brother decide to accompany her? Perhaps Herrence invited him here, but duh? What difference does it make? She'll have a great time here. With or without Azael!

“Wohooo! Here's where I'm enjoying myself. I'm not eager to return home."

"How about if I shove you down there?"

Her brother's voice startled her. They were on top of the mountain, and she could see a beautiful view of the entire area. The cold and temperature of the environment make her happy. She supposes she's the only one who doesn't fit in. She wore a sleeveless top instead of a coat or jacket due to the cold weather.

"Will you be there to catch me if I fall?"

It didn't respond to her joke. She wanted to laugh at how he looked, but she sniffed him and walked away because she remembered they hadn't friended each other and that she had cut off their brotherhood. Allowing him to get too close to her may cause her to push his girlfriend into the cliff, resulting in chaos.

She makes the entire group, whom she doesn't even know by name, laugh and tease. They're eight in total with partner, with some she recognized by face and others she didn't, especially the women she didn't intend to recognize by name.

"Be careful, Amara," Theon warned her as they entered the two connecting caves. They each wore a flashlight on their heads, but she was unconcerned because she was stubborn.

She first takes in the cave's beauty. In spite of the bitter cold, she wanted to hug Herrence. She laughed at the ridiculous idea, but she would try it later in secret.

She guffawed as she snapped pictures of every turn and her companions backs. Picture of Herrence from the side, Theon pouting her lips, her older brother looking like a witch, beautiful female companions to their boyfriends, and the latter, her older brother looking up and noticing the beauty of the place. She was stunned for a moment and stared at his photograph; she had been bitten on the lip and shaken several times. God! Why does her older brother have such a good-looking older brother? She wanted to be able to get away with being so irritated.

While she was still late, her companions were only about three feet away from her. She had a great time taking the photo. After all, she was an adult who wasn't afraid of the dark. Just don't make a snake crawl or she'll pass out.

"Amara!"

Amara nye-nye, Amara nye-nye, Amara nye- Amara, you've always called me that.

Azael's voice was heard by her. She was annoyed and decided to annoy him even more, and as nonsense entered her head, she softly laughed. Ah, it was always Amara and Amara. Azael said he'd keep an eye on her and search the cave for her.

She dashed into a large chunk of rock to hide. Because Theon rented the two connecting caves for the entire day, there were no visitors. Willoughby's wealth can rent Sagada for a month if he want too.

She swiftly turned off the flashlight on her head once she was able to hide. Because of the darkness, she blinked her eyes a couple more times.

Azael screamed, "Damn Amara, quit messing around!"

"Stop it, darling. She's already a big girl! I'm sure she's somewhere, photographing or something. Just let her." His girlfriend Annabelle's artistic response.

She rolled her eyes. Is she going to hit Annabelle? After all, she was well aware that his girlfriend despised her looks. She's a lot better than her, duh!

"She's right, man, just let her do her thing." Herrence said, "Besides, this cave is safe."

In her hiding area, she was caught off guard. She even tried to hide behind the boulder.

"I'll seek for her," Theon says swiftly.

"Fuck off!" Azael exclaimed, and then added, "Let's go!" Perhaps that brat will emerge shortly."

She laughed softly. Her overprotective brother! Then they are no longer siblings, and she can hide for as long as she wants. Amara just heard that they had left, and the light and noise she sees from them are slowly dissipating.

She wanted to run away and cry in disappointment only to be stopped. By the way, they are just brothers. What are they fighting for and dramatizing? Of course she will really listen to his girlfriend. She squinted and rolled her eyes.

She was about to come out of hiding and turn on the flashlight again when someone jumped on her leg and quickly crawled on her leg.

"Aaahhhhh! Azael!" A loud and harsh yell from her throat, and she hastily rose up and stepped forward because it was dark and she wasn't sure what it was.