The water activity that I've been dying to try is the taklobo and coral tour. Being a nature lover, I find it fascinating to explore the ocean's depth, and there's nothing more exciting than doing it with the one I love, Maddox.
My heart becomes erratic, thinking of a million ways to explore the ocean with Maddox. I can't wait to have it with him and my friends as well. It will be the most memorable of our water activities.
But before that, we have to try jet skiing, banana boating, and flyboarding. We look so cool wearing black wetsuits as we head to the site to start our water sports.
"Sam," I shouted when I saw Sam and Luke already on the site. The couples seemed to be really on time in every event or activity Maddox had arranged for us.
Sam and Luke stop taking selfies, and they shift in our direction.
"Angel, Mad, you guys are here," Sam said as they drew nearer.
"Where's Glenn and Lea?" Luke asked.
"I was expecting they are here already as I told Lea to be on time," I answered, quite disappointed in my best friend. It's 5 minutes late in our agreed time. Lea, don't embarrass me; I pleaded in silence.
"Let's wait; they'll be here any minute."
Maddox gently pats my back, and it's so reassuring to me.
"I'll call Lea."
"Hey, we're here."
I rolled my eyes in disdain when I heard Lea's voice. Lea shouted a few meters away from us, running like they would be left behind for the activity.
"Sorry we're late; Lea was so slow. I hope you guys understand," Glenn said apologetically. Lea didn't protest; she seemed guilty by the look on her face and her puppy eyes trying to ask forgiveness.
"That's alright; what's important is we are all here, and we can start the adventure," Maddox said, looking excited about the adventure we are about to share.
"Guys, let's take some groupie first before we start our line of activities," Luke suggested.
Everyone agrees, and we start lining up for a groupie and use the drone to take photos of us when Cassandra's group appears. They are wearing wetsuits as well. We choose to ignore them and continue with our activities as we all know we can't just avoid them.
As Maddox has promised, he teaches me jet skiing before we all ride the banana boat. However, when it comes to flyboarding, Lea, Sam, and I skip trying it as we find it a little bit dangerous.
But of course, our boys are all up for the challenge, and they made it all three. We cheer for our boyfriends every time they are having difficulty in flyboarding. It looks so fun to watch them conquer their fears and know they tried something new.
We take a short break before continuing for our last water activity, the Taklobo and Coral tours. I think we can all agree that it's the most exciting part of all our adventures of the day.
After a 15-minute short break, Maddox held the camera to take photos. At the same time, I got the GoPro video to capture every scenery and water species we can find. Even the other two couples have the same setup; Sam and Lea hold the video while Luke and Glenn take pictures.
We have our diving guide touring us to the ocean depth that we are allowed to explore. Incredible crystal clear water even in the deepest part we can swim where the colorful fish lives. And it's good to know that they were able to preserve the natural resources.
Maddox and I end up having a selfie with the group of stonefish and a snapshot of our tour guides. I also noticed Lea and Glenn, Luke and Sam did the same thing. A beautiful way to end the underwater tour with our friends.
"Guys, it was so much fun but very tiring as well. I'm starving to death," Lea complained as she rested her hands on her waist.
Everyone laughs at Lea's honesty. Glenn just laughs at his girlfriends as well. I'm sure he is used to Lea's blatantly saying what she feels like.
Oh, God, help me with my best friend. Lea was right, though. I feel like eating a buffet where I can eat all I want with no limits. Starting our morning water activities and finishing them in the afternoon was so adventurous for all of us and tiring at the same time. We all need to replenish our energy by having plenty of food.
"Yes, Lea is right. We should eat. Let's take off our wetsuits first and then let's have an afternoon snack together," Maddox said.
"Wait, can we girls have a girl talk, and you guys have your own talk as well? I want to get to know Lea and Angel even more," Samantha requested.
The boys look at each other; confusion crosses their features, especially Luke. He might wanna spend more time with his lovely girlfriend. While Lea, Samantha, and I are grinning, observing the guys in front of us.
"I'm in," I said, breaking the silence.
"Come one, guys, give us some time for our girly talk; girls need it."
"Alright then, we don't have a choice but let them do their thing," Maddox finally said.
And it was agreed. Lea, Sam, and I choose to stay at Pearl Farm Butik and Cafe while the boys hang out at Mandaya Sports Center, where they can play darts and billiards.
"Finally, a place where we guys can talk without the boys disturbing us," Sam said, eyeing us in the rim of his buko juice glass. When the three of us are in the Cafe.
"Yes, I've been wanting to spend time with you girls and talk about things only girls like us would understand," Lea said, looking ecstatic.
"Thank you for this suggestion Samantha and for wanting to get to know me; I know we're worlds apart, yet you accepted me as you did to Angel," Lea added.
"Don't think that we are worlds apart. I don't see you nor Angel that way." Sam was quick to disagree.
"We are all friends, so don't say that again. Let's enjoy the moment and talk about our boyfriend if you are all up to it."
"I like that. I'm interested; how did you guys spend your night." I asked first.
"Woo, looks like Angel here had a great night with her cutie boyfriend," Lea said immediately.
"Yeah, I had a great one, but not what you think it is."
Lea chuckles as she puts down her milk tea.
"What do you think I have in mind, huh?"
"Whatever it is. What I love to share is what we did this morning."
"What was it?" Sam inquired.
"We watched the sunrise together before we had our breakfast. It was such a memorable experience for me since I don't get to watch the sunrise in our apartment, and having Maddox with me was even more beautiful."
"Yay, that is so sweet, Angel," Sam said.
"I agree," Lea nodded.
"Glenn and I woke up late this morning since we slept late after playing some games."
"Lea, too much information," I said, glaring at her.
"Angel, it's not what you think it is. We only played truth or dare until 1 a.m. Relax, you're overreacting."
"That's cute," Sam praised.
"Luke and I stayed late last night as well. We used the time to catch up since it's been quite a long time didn't have a holiday together. We talk a lot before we go to bed at nearly 2 in the morning," Sam narrated, blushing like she always does every time she talks about Luke.
"Girls, Maddox told me we will be having a romantic dinner tonight. Do you have any idea what it would look like?"
Sam nods. Maddox or Luke must have told her about the dinner.
"Yeah, but only this time, our boys might have something extra special for us, so let's wait and see."
"Wow, this is exciting. Thanks to our sponsor Maddox," Lea frankly said.
Oh God, help me with my best friend.