Becoming Alpha’s Personal Caretaker
Chapter 165

Mila's

POV

My eyes were on the views outside the moving car but my mind was elsewhere.

We left the Lunarko tribe very early this morning. We were supposed to leave last night but Richard advised us to leave in the morning. He said it would be safer if we leave in daylight.

We went on separate ways. The beta of the Full Moon Tribe went back to the territory while Lauren and I together with the designated driver to continue our journey to Sabado Tribe, Grandma Anna's tribe. The trip that was supposed to happen a day before but has been pushed through because of Miss Delia's birthday bash.

For a single night, a lot has happened. From drugging Lauren, to Evelyn's embarrassment in front of the whole guests, learning of Lauren's mother's past, and my apprehension of personal health.

I turned to Lauren. My friend is seated beside me in the backseat. She was sleeping. The woman must have had a rough night. I heard her restless walk in the other room. The events of last night must have taken a toll on her. I would be if the same thing happened

to me.

What happened to me last night in the presence of Lauren happened again this morning when I woke up. In fact, it was the reason why I climbed out of my bed.

I ran to the restroom and poured the content of my stomach yesterday. It was followed by nausea.

I am not stupid. What I am experiencing lately was a symptom of pregnancy. I am no virgin to deny it. As a doctor, I knew that the changes in my body and in my mood could be the result of the unadultered night I had with Richard.

I may be a pleasurable woman but I knew who I slept with. As of late, it was Richard who I slept with the last three months and it happened only once. Just one night of passion.

I am not sure yet. I might be pregnant or I am just a bit more stress lately that made my period later than usual. I will check when we reach Sabado Tribe.

I released a sigh.

I was startled when I heard the person beside me clearing her throat. The serious looking face of Lauren was staring at me when I turned to her.

"I almost drown at the depth of your thought, woman."

Instantly, my eyes rolled at my friend's narration.

"And you almost pulled me in your dreams, woman."

We eventually chuckled at our exchanged of words.

"Kidding aside, what was running on your mind, Mila? It seemed serious."

I sent her a smile. "I missed working. I miss the hassle and buzzled of the daily works in the hospital."

"Yeah. Me, too." Lauren beamed at me. "My apologies that I have to drag you with me. I know that it's selfish. I have been engaging you with my personal issues in the hospital as well as the tribe."

I huffed at the woman's self-pity.

"Lauren, we may not be blood-related but we're family. I am here with you because I like it. I love you."

"Thank you. I would do the same for you."

"See? We're being dramatic." We shared a laugh. "That's what happened when a woman is in love."

"Guilty as charge." Lauren raised her hands for a while but placed them back down after a while. "Speaking of which, how are you and Beta Richard? I know I have been so focused on myself and Victor that I am not up to date with you and that beta." I groaned at my friend being gossip monger.

"There is nothing between me and that nerd."

"Really, Mila? I beg to disagree. I saw how he looked at you. I mean, only a blind person will not notice that Richard adored you."

"Stop it! You know my outlook when it comes to men in general, Lauren."

Sadness appeared on Lauren's pretty face but it was gone quickly.

"Hey..."

"I am not changing my mind, Lauren. Being with your mate is not always sunshine and rainbows. Not everyone is as lucky as you."

"But there are better men out there, Mila. Not all men are like your father and mine. I understand that you don't trust men but there will be someone who will be willing to be your everything. Who will make you his priority and respects you as a person and a woman." "Thank you, my friend."

"Mila, you and your mother are two very different individual. I know in my heart that you will not let anyone to hurt you."

"I know. This is my I'm doing this. Men will not be lucky enough to place me under their thumb. Never again."

With the spark of sadness, Lauren watched me with sorrow in her face.

"Hey. I am alright. You will be the first person to know if something bothers me. I will tell when I need saving."

"I'm glad."

I tapped my friend's hand while I looked at her with a wide smile on my face.

What I said was true. Lauren will be the first time when I confirmed the truth of what my body has been telling me.

"Enough about me. How are you and Victor?" I stated in happy tone.

A wider smile appeared on Lauren's lips at the mention of her mate.

"We're great. I never thought that I would be this lucky to have found my true mate. Not only that, Victor has been very supportive and nice from the start."

"You love him?"

Lauren nodded. "I do. I am going to marry him, Mila. I want to be with him for the rest of my life. I am happy with him."

"That's what I wanted to hear." A grin showed on my lips. "You should ask Grandma Anna's blessing."

My friend chuckled. Her mouth went ajar but she was unable to form a word. She snickered.

"See? Have you thought on how you are going to get her blessing?"

The other woman shook her head.

"Victor has been anxious because of that. He told me that he was supposed to ask Grandma Anna first before asking me to marry him."

I laughed louder that made the man behind the wheel glanced at us. I showed him a peace sign.

"So, the alpha got excited?"

"Yes. He will think of something. Victor is a smart man. He still has the whole night to compose a speech to ask my hand in marriage from the only family that matters to me." "I am team Victor, anyways."

"Thank you. By the way, would you believe me if I say that Victor ordered a Gucci bag for my grandmother?"

"Really? The man has taste."

"He almost picked a set of jewelries with my grandmother's birthstone."

My eyes widened at the ideas that were running on the Alpha Victor's head in order to gain the affection of Lauren's grandmother. The man is willing to spend a fortune. "What happened?"

"He forgot Grandma Anna's birthdate that he ended up buying my engagement ring."

We cracked up at the backseat. I noticed the driver smiled. He must have a field day listening to the tricks that his alpha has.

"What else did Victor acquired to get your grandmother's blessing?" I asked. Tears were forming in my eyes from laughing so hard.

"He never told me anymore. He must have noticed that I always said no whenever he said something very expensive."

"It was his love language, Lauren. It was must be his way of showing his affection to a person."

"But you know that I am not like that, Mila. I still believe that time is greatest gift that a person can give to the person he loves."

"I know that Victor realized it now."

"I think so, too. I like spending time with him although I noticed that he has this normal frown on his face on daily basis. Being an alpha must have been a hard work."

"And his beta has the same expression tattooed on his face." I even mimicked the puckered brows of the two men they have been gossiping about. "Exactly."

Series of laughter resonated in the car again.

The journey to Grandma Anna's tribe were full of gossips centered on Victor and Lauren. It was better that way.