Sunshine, do you have 5 minutes to spare me?
Sure. What's up?
You're at home right?
Yep, going back to Naga tonight ^^
Look out of the window ^-^
Tell me that the person waving at the gate isn't you
Can you come down for a while? Just 5 minutes of your time, I promise
1 second
I'll be waiting <3
"Where are you going ate?" Jill asked as Aika headed for the door.
"Nat's at the condo gate. I'll be back in 5 minutes, mama." Aika looked to her mama.
"Take 10 minutes if you need, Aiks." VP Leni smiled at her oldest.
"Nat! Aren't you supposed to be work?" Aika looked at her watch. It was 5pm on a Thursday.
"This is technically my lunch break." Nat grinned.
"Lunch? It's 5pm?" Aika gasped.
"I had a coffee, I'm good." Nat knew Aika hated when he skipped his meals.
"Do you wanna come up? We're all home and I think we have some food." Aika offered.
"I would love to but I don't want to disturb. Plus, I have a meeting tonight..." Nat pouted.
"So you drove all the way here to see me for 5 minutes? And you have to rush back without eating?" Aika was worried.
"Couldn't let you leave without saying goodbye...go crush the campaign and I'll try my best not to miss you." Nat looked around before hugging Aika. Just in case there were people that recognised Aika.
"I'll miss you and Jamie too. I'll try my best to call you guys whenever I can..." Once the campaign officially kicked off, Aika would be constantly on the move.
"Don't worry about it. Just remember to take care of yourself. Drink lots of water, eat your meals and if you ever need someone to talk to, I'm always on standby 24/7." Nat encouraged Aika.
"Now that it's actually starting, I'm a little scared." Aika confessed.
"Hey, it's okay to feel scared. It's totally normal. Give it your best shot and try not to worry too much. Trust in Ma'am, her team, the People, yourself, Tricia and Jill. You guys are the best." Nat held Aika's hand. Aika's phone buzzed.
"I'm being summoned..." Aika checked the text from Tricia.
"If you're not busy, text me when you land in Naga." Nat reluctantly let go of Aika's hand.
"See you, muscles." Aika nodded.
"Love you, sunshine." Nat whisper-shouted so he wouldn't attract too much attention. He starred as Aika's figure disappeared far into the building.
~
"Hi lola Leni! Daddy and I will be cheering for you from Manila! We love you!" Aika was on a call with Nat. It was the night before the start of the 90 days.
"Thank you my little cutie..." VP Leni sent Jamie a heart. The girl was too sweet.
"Dad reminded me to tell you that he's always ready to help over in Singapore. One word from you and you have the us behind you, Ma'am." Nat relayed his father's message.
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Beneath The Surface
RomanceAika Robredo was a poster child: with a Masters from Harvard, a respectable career trajectory and dependable eldest daughter of the Robredo family. Everyone was telling Aika that all she had left to do was finding her 'dream guy' to settle down with...
