Her Unwanted Marriage | MikhAiah

Chapter 30

A/N: Errors Ahead

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Aiah's POV

When we returned to the hotel, dumiretso kami agad sa room namin. Medyo late na rin kasi, at ramdam ko na ang pagod mula sa buong araw naming activities.

Pagpasok sa room, I let out a small sigh of relief. Finally, some rest. Mikhael placed our things down sa maliit na table near the window.

"I'm going to take a quick shower," she said, her voice calm but a bit tired. Tumango lang ako, taking a seat on the bed and kicking off my shoes.

Habang nasa shower siya, I let myself relax. I stared at the ceiling for a while, letting my thoughts wander. Ang dami naming ginawa today, pero worth it lahat. I smiled softly at the thought of Mikhael enjoying herself, especially during the scuba diving experience.

After a while, lumabas siya ng bathroom, her hair damp and smelling fresh. "Your turn," she said with a small smile. Tumango ulit ako, grabbing my towel and heading to the bathroom.

Pagkatapos ko mag-shower, Mikhael was already lying down, scrolling through her phone. I slipped into bed beside her, pulling the blanket over us. She turned to me, her expression soft and content.

"Good night, Wife," she whispered, her voice warm.

"Good night," I replied, smiling back at her. Slowly, I felt myself drift off, thinking about how perfect the day had been.

Madaling araw nang maramdaman ko ang mahigpit na pagyakap ni Mikhael sakin. The warmth of her embrace pulled me slightly out of my slumber.

"Wife," she whispered softly, her breath warm against my ear. Kasabay ng maliliit na halik niya sa pisngi ko, parang sinusubukan niya akong gisingin.

"Mikhael," I murmured groggily, my voice muffled by the pillow. "Bakit ka gising? Maaga pa..."

She chuckled lightly, her lips brushing against my cheek again. "I can't sleep," she admitted. "I just... I feel so happy, and I wanted to hold you."

Napabuntong-hininga ako, but there was a small smile forming on my lips. Ang aga-aga, pero ang sweet niya.

I turned slightly to face her, still half-asleep. "You know you can hold me kahit tulog ako, diba?"

"Yeah, but I want you to know how much I love you," she said softly, her tone full of sincerity.

Napatingin ako sa kanya kahit medyo inaantok pa. Her eyes were sparkling even in the dim light of the room, and I could see how genuine her feelings were. Mikhael has changed so much... she's really trying.

I reached out and placed my hand on hers. "I know, Mikhael. Thank you."

"You're worth it," she whispered, pressing another kiss on my forehead before settling back into her embrace. As she held me close, I couldn't help but feel a deep sense of peace. Despite the early hour, her love made it impossible not to feel wide awake—at least in my heart.

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Mikhael's POV

As I lay there, holding Aiah close, I couldn't help but feel conflicted. I wanted to ask her for something more intimate, but I hesitated. She looked so peaceful, her breathing soft and steady, her face glowing even in her half-asleep state.