Chapter 4
Serene Amarantha Villanueva [Omega]
(woke up to find breakfast and notes on the side table)
Serene Amarantha Villanueva [Omega]
(Frowns slightly, picking up the top note)
Class starts at 10. I figured you’d forget. Eat something —E
She glances at the food—eggs, toast, and a neatly peeled orang
Serene Amarantha Villanueva [Omega]
(Softly, to herself) Okay… weird
She flips through the other notes—reminders about schedule changes, a list of professors, even a warning about one being strict with Omegas.
Serene Amarantha Villanueva [Omega]
(Leaning back against the headboard)
Serene Amarantha Villanueva [Omega]
So now she cares?
She picks up a piece of toast and takes a bite anyway
Cut to a few hours later — in the university hallway
Serene Amarantha Villanueva [Omega]
(Carrying her sketchpad, walking past a group of students)
Whispers trail behind her, but today she keeps her head high
Student A: (Whispering) That’s her. The Villanueva Omega.
Student B: (Muttering) She looks calm today. Weird.
Serene Amarantha Villanueva [Omega]
(Glances at them, then walks off without a word)
Meanwhile — Elira’s classroom
Professor: Ms. Montemayor, excellent as always. Your argument was precise
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
(Nods curtly, returning to her seat, expression unreadable)
After class, Camille approaches her
Camille Isolde Villarín [Beta]
(nudged her) You're really amazing, you know?
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
(Puts her books inside her bag)
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
Don’t start
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
I haven’t had coffee yet
Camille Isolde Villarín [Beta]
(Grinning) I’m just saying
Camille Isolde Villarín [Beta]
You dominate that class like it’s built for you
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
(Deadpan) It is
Camille Isolde Villarín [Beta]
So, what else are you going to do?
Camille Isolde Villarín [Beta]
Let's go to the cafe again, it's your treat
Camille Isolde Villarín [Beta]
After all, you're the professor's favorite again
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
(Sighs, slinging her bag over her shoulder) Fine
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
But only because I need caffeine before I snap at someone
Camille Isolde Villarín [Beta]
(Laughs, walking beside her)
Camille Isolde Villarín [Beta]
Wow, your kindness is overwhelming
They exit the law building, heading toward the on-campus café.
Camille Isolde Villarín [Beta]
(Settles into the seat across from Elira, stretching her arms)
Camille Isolde Villarín [Beta]
Okay, I’m getting a caramel latte. What about you?
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
(Flipping through her phone)
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
Americano
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
I don’t do dessert in a cup
Camille Isolde Villarín [Beta]
(Grinning)
Camille Isolde Villarín [Beta]
Still judging me for liking sweet things?
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
(Dryly) Not judging
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
Just acknowledging your questionable taste
A barista approaches to take their order. After a brief exchange, Camille hums, looking around the café.
Camille Isolde Villarín [Beta]
Place is packed today. Midterms creeping in and people start pretending they’ve studied all semester.
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
(Checks her watch)
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
Pretending is still better than failing
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
Some of them might pull through with pure panic alone
Camille Isolde Villarín [Beta]
That’s my method, thank you very much
Their drinks arrive. Elira immediately takes a long sip, eyes fluttering shut for half a second.
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
Finally
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
My brain was starting to overheat
Camille Isolde Villarín [Beta]
(Laughing) So dramatic
Camille Isolde Villarín [Beta]
You seriously need a break sometime
Camille Isolde Villarín [Beta]
You’ve been carrying that Montemayor legacy like it’s carved into your bones
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
(Pauses, then speaks quietly)
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
That’s because it is
Camille Isolde Villarín [Beta]
You ever think about not following the script?
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
(Meets her gaze evenly) Every day
Camille Isolde Villarín [Beta]
Well, until the revolution, we suffer with coffee and law readings
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
Cheers to that
They finished and are now on their way home.
Camille Isolde Villarín [Beta]
Okay, be careful, okay?
Camille Isolde Villarín [Beta]
Don't tire yourself out or you won't make it to the finals, and you won't become a lawyer
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
(chuckled a little) You're crazy
They said goodbye to each other, and Elira went somewhere first.
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
(got out of her car and entered a bakery shop)
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
She bought something and left.
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
(while driving, she saw some machines, claw machines, on the sides of the buildings)
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
(thought for a moment, then got out of the car)
She tried to get the burger stuffed toy.
She maneuvered the claw carefully, focused like it was an exam. The claw lowered… gripped the burger plush… then dropped it at the last second.
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
(Jaw tensed) You’ve got to be kidding me
Two more tries. Then, finally—
The burger plush dropped into the prize chute.
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
(Reached down, pulling it out, staring at it for a second)
She returned to her car and drove home
Serene Amarantha Villanueva [Omega]
(Sitting on the couch, petting Amara the cat, sketchpad open on her lap)
The door clicked open. She didn’t look up
Serene Amarantha Villanueva [Omega]
(Flatly) You’re late
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
(Dropped her bag by the table and walked to the kitchen)
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
I got something
Serene Amarantha Villanueva [Omega]
(Raises a brow, finally turning around)
Serene Amarantha Villanueva [Omega]
A warning or a threat?
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
(Returns with a small paper bag, holding it out)
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
Neither
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
Just… take it
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
Get it...
Serene Amarantha Villanueva [Omega]
What's this for? (She took it)
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
Don't ask
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
(She left and got something else outside, the burger stuffed toy that looked like a pig)
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
(returned, holding the stuffed toy)
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
Oh, here...
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
I just saw it, it would be a waste if I didn't take it, I don't need it anyway
Serene Amarantha Villanueva [Omega]
(slightly confused) Okay?
Serene Amarantha Villanueva [Omega]
(Murmuring) You really don’t need these?
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
(Avoiding her gaze, walking toward the stairs)
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
They were… impulse decisions. Don’t make it weird
Serene Amarantha Villanueva [Omega]
(A soft breath escapes her, something between a scoff and a laugh)
Serene Amarantha Villanueva [Omega]
Too late
Elira pauses halfway up the stairs, then without turning around
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
Keep them somewhere Amara won’t shred them
Serene Amarantha Villanueva [Omega]
(Looking down at the plushy, then at the cat curled beside her)
Serene Amarantha Villanueva [Omega]
No promises
Elira disappears upstairs
Amara sniffs the pig plush, then lays a paw on it protectively.
Serene Amarantha Villanueva [Omega]
(Quietly) You’re weird, Montemayor
Serene Amarantha Villanueva [Omega]
(smile)
Elira sat at her desk, law book open but barely read. Her fingers tapped absently against her pen. Her mind wasn’t on the case summaries. It was back downstairs—on a dumb burger plus
She closed the book with a quiet thud, leaned back in her chair, and stared at the ceilin
Meanwhile — in the shared living room
She glanced at the stairs as if expecting Elira to come back down. She didn’t.
Instead, Serene flipped to a new page in her sketchpad… and started sketching the burger plush
But the lines came easily. Clean. Focuse
Maybe because it was the first thing that didn’t look at her like she was the daughter of a monster
A few minutes passed. She stopped sketching.
Serene Amarantha Villanueva [Omega]
(Softly) I don’t get her
She stared at the half-finished drawing, then added a note at the bottom corner.
Claw machine rage — 2 wins.
Elira sat at her desk again, this time scrolling through her phone. Her thumb paused on a trending pos
“Villanueva sighted again at the protest site. Still silent. Still smiling? Or pretending?”
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
(Scowled, locked her phone, and threw it on the desk)
She stood, left the room, and walked down the hall.
Serene Amarantha Villanueva [Omega]
(Heard the footsteps. She quickly shut the sketchpad and sat upright)
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
(Appeared at the base of the stairs, eyeing the scene — plushies, cat, Omega)
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
(Flat)
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
Don’t leave those toy lying around. They’ll collect dust
Serene Amarantha Villanueva [Omega]
(Dryly) Noted
Serene Amarantha Villanueva [Omega]
I’ll keep the sacred offerings safe
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
(Eyebrow twitching) They’re not—
Serene Amarantha Villanueva [Omega]
(Smirking slightly) Relax
Serene Amarantha Villanueva [Omega]
I didn’t say thank you.
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
(Nods once) Good
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
I’m going to sleep
Serene Amarantha Villanueva [Omega]
Wait, what about the coin?
Serene Amarantha Villanueva [Omega]
Aren't we going to flip a coin?
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
(suddenly remembered the coin)
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
The bed's yours... I'll sleep in the study room
Elira Sabelle Montemayor [Alpha]
(left)
![Serene Amarantha Villanueva [Omega]](https://up-pic.mangatoon.mobi/contribute/fiction/10768846/avatar/52380179/1746964772.png-s200webp?sign=84ec5fd42932d699b609606e4babf283&t=6837a380)
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