If heaven exists, this is heaven! From hard copies of my favorite manhwa and manhua to the smallest merchandise, there are so many things to choose from! I’m so glad that my payday falls within the period of this event.

I roam around the “books” section first. I want to love some printed copies of my favorite stories. I don’t really remember their titles but as long as I see the book cover, I’ll recognize it.

As I roamed around, I grabbed a few books. The number is quite a lot that one of the marshalls comes to me to offer me a basket. I’m actually glad he did because I don't think I can move anymore as the books might fall off anytime. 

When I think I already grab everything I want, I go straight to the counter to pay for the books. Luckily, the line isn’t that long yet. I finished paying for my books after fifteen minutes of waiting in line.

As I exited the books section, I was stopped by a man holding a book. My eyes went from the A5-size book in front of me going to the face of the man handing out the book. 

“Free Book,” he said with a small and professional smile.

“It’s not a bible, right?” I asked. The only free books I received were The New Testaments and honestly, I have too much of it already. 

“It’s a book you can choose on your own.” My brows frown as I slightly tilt my head. He mimics my action and slightly tilts his head as well. “There’s no harm in this.” 

I shrug and get the book he’s giving out, “Thank you.” 

He didn’t answer and just smiled. I got distracted when I heard some squeal. My eyes followed the direction of the sound. My mouth formed an ‘O’ when I saw the reason for the noise. There are cosplayers! 

I want to see them up close, too! I was about to go there but then I remembered someone is in front of me. I faced again the direction where the man was. I was taken aback because he was not there anymore. Did he leave already? 

Well, not that it matters. I look at the book that he gave me. Upon closer look, it looks like a notebook because there’s no title on the cover. Then why did I assume it was a book earlier? 

Whatever. I must hurry to where the cosplayers are. I immediately put the book inside the eco bag that I have. I added this earlier when I was paying at the cashier. Eco friendly!

Happy days pass by quickly. Earlier, I was at the comic con. Now, I’m here lying on my bed. And I definitely burnt out my wallet. But it was worth it! 

After resting and washing up. I strength out a bit before getting the eco bag that I have. I pull out all the keyrings, photocards, figures, shirts, and other things that I bought. After that, I started pulling out the books that I also bought. I double-check everything first. I already double-checked them before paying for them, but since I kept walking around earlier, I would sometimes bump into someone or something. 

After checking the sides and corners, I started sorting things out. I put the merch first on my display rack. Then, I put the books in my bookshelves. Since I already had a lot of specific space for these, it didn’t take me long to fix everything. 

I move my neck clockwise. My nape feels a bit stiff after all of that. I look at the wall clock, it’s pretty late. I should take a rest for today. I’ll read some of the new books tomorrow. I’ll also open some sealed merch tomorrow.

I lie down on my bed and close my eyes. I guess I’m really that tired since I feel dozing off right away…

…Urg! What’s that smell? I sit up and look around. What was that? The smell is stronger than the strongest perfume I’ve ever smelled.

It makes me dizzy and catches my breath. I slowly stand up from my bed. I need to go outside. I need fresh air. I feel that the longer I stay in my room, the faster I’ll pass out. 

I forcefully open the door of my veranda. The fresh air lightly hits my face and it makes me take a deep breath. 

Haa! Finally! I can breathe again. 

But as I slowly feel relaxed, my body starts to tense up even worse than earlier. My vision started spinning, the floor suddenly got closer to my face, my shoulders went up and down fast as if it’s having a race. 

What’s happening? Is it hyperventilation? But why? What’s the cause? 

I firmly close my eyes and quickly shake my head. I can’t think straight. It feels like anytime I might lose consciousness. 

I felt soft things touch the sides of both my shoulders. Suddenly, my breathing started to calm down. I feel like there’s a sound coming from my side but I can’t clearly hear it. 

As I relax even more, my mind clears out as well. I can slowly hear someone’s voice as well…

Wait…someone? But I live alone? 

I face the direction of where the voice is coming from. An unfamiliar face welcomes me. Who’s this?

“Are you okay?” That voice is lace with worry. 

“Who are you?” I asked in a low and soft voice.

A frown appeared on that pretty face, “Me?” 

I simply nodded before he answered. “I’m your alpha.” 

Upon hearing that, my heart stops.

WAKE UP! WAKE UP! F*CKING WAKE UP! 

I open my eyes and my plain, white ceiling welcomes me. I move my eyes from right-forward-left. No one is here. 

I slowly sit up. I run again with my eyes inside my bright room. Again, no one is here. 

What was that? Was that a dream? And what? An alpha?! I guess I’m reading too much Omegaverse these days. They started to even appear in my dreams.