Haven Island
It was nighttime when the Wang family and Alyssa Ruan walked out of the airport. Marvin Wang leads the group toward the bus station, "Come this way. The resort that Leanna book has a shuttle bus at berth 12. We take a rest for tonight and tomorrow morning after breakfast, we will depart to the portal."
Even though she is tired, Alyssa Ruan can see that the Island is like a beach resort. When they were walking out, she saw many brochures for at least 9 different resorts. This place is perfect for a holiday if they were not entering Melesent. She also felt the power here quite strong, unlike Singapore.
"The power here..."
"It's strong, isn't it? Melesent will be much stronger than here." Riker Wang suddenly appears beside her.
"How come the power here is stronger than the outside countries? I mean in Singapore, is like a quarter of this place's power."
"Due to the start of the migration of the 9 element holders and their families, they want this place as a safe haven from the outside areas. Each element holder uses its power on the island. When the 2nd generation comes of age, they too also help their parent in the protection. Until now, we still have people helping in the protection of this place." Riker Wang suddenly places his hand into Alyssa Ruan's. "Come, I don't want you to be lost in the crowd."
Alyssa Ruan let him hold onto her hand, a warm feeling shudders into her heart. She has always known that Riker Wang can give her safety in everything she does and yes, she can admit that he is handsome in his own ways. Which is a wonder he has never had a girlfriend before.
'Hey, Riker.'
'Yes, Ally?'
'I was wondering…'
'Is it a good thing or a bad thing?'
'Depends. It's about you.'
'Okay, what's your question?'
'Why do you never have a girlfriend before? I mean you are handsome in my eyes and your character is warm like your power. So why do you never date?'
'Huh. Thanks for the compliment on my looks.'
Alyssa Ruan looks at him annoyed.
'Okay okay, sorry. It's just…'
Riker Wang hesitated and looks at her blushing. Alyssa Ruan was attracted to his shy face which makes her suddenly blush too.
'None of the girls I met with attractive to me. That is when one of my friends ask me for my type of girl that I will be attracted to…'
'So what type?'
'I mention your characterize without knowing.'
Alyssa Ruan blinkingly looked at him. Then she suddenly laughs.
"Really, are you laughing at me?" Ryker Wang asks out loud.
"No no. I'm laughing at the situation for the both of us."
'Huh?'
'Last year Rose to ask me what is my type of guy I will like, she wanted me to have a try at dating before I turn 21. Which her question align with the time period of the fight a few weeks after her quarrel with your parents. Does that means she knows I will find a soulmate after I turn 21?'
That question ponders Alyssa Ruan, she will need to ask Rosangela Wang later in the hotel room. Someone will be punished later.
'You will need to ask her. Anyways, what is your type of guy that you like?'
'Would you like to know?'
Alyssa Ruan teases him and smirks before she let go of his hand running towards Rosangela Wang.
"Ally!!!"
Rosangela Wang looks back at her brother then at her best friend, she tilts her head confused, "What did you do now to my brother?"
"Nothing." Alyssa Ruan sings.
"I doubt so, he looks frustrated."
"He is asking me what's my type of guys I like? He is seeing does he need to change or not."
"And you decide to not tell him?"
Alyssa Ruan shrug, "He IS the type of guy I like. So he does not need to change."
"That's true. I remember last year I have asked you about your type, and your answer is all related to my brother."
They have reach Berth 12, with Marvin Wang asking the hotel guide on the next shuttle bus arriving as the area for the bus is empty.
"Yes about that, we need to talk later in the hotel."
"Am I in trouble?"
"That depends on your answer, sweet rose."
Rosangela Wang knows she is in trouble when her best friend uses that nickname. She looks at her afraid, she suddenly turns to her brother wailing, "Big Brother, help me. Sister-in-law will hurt me later. Can you swap room with me instead?"
"She's your best friend, and also my girlfriend, we both know she will not hurt you badly if you give her the answer she wants. Also, don't make me choose sides, you know who I will choose in the end."
Rosangela Wang knows her brother is hopeless, she quickly turns to her mom, "Mom, Big Brother is not helping me. Help me get justice."
Leanna Ng looks on amused, "Well, if it is the opposite of asking you to choose between your brother or Ally, who will you choose?"
Rosangela Wang immediately replies, "Ally of course."
"See you are like your brother, how to get you justice when you don't choose him over Ally if the situation was reversed?"
"Mom!!!"
Marvin Wang returns just before Rosangela Wang has a meltdown. "The shuttle bus will be arriving in another 10 minutes and leaving after 10 minutes after it arrives, so if anyone needs to use the restroom, go now. The journey takes about 1 hour from here to the hotel."
"Come on Rose, I won't bite." Alyssa Ruan grabs her best friend to the restroom while Rosangela Wang pouts obediently following her.