Bini: In Parallel Universe

III. MaJhoLet Lagi Serye

Jhoanna's POV

I gathered my co-members here in an area where we can talk about the upcoming mall show in Ayala Circuit Grounds. This is a big event and the management gave us the opportunity to represent the PPOP community.

"So, this is what we're going to do. Sa Lagi serye, I'm going to face ate Maloi then I'll turn around to hug Colet." I told them.

I saw Colet smirked and whispered something to Mikha. Ang mag bestfriend nga naman, nag-aasaran pa! Mikha shook her head, she looked pissed by this time.

"Lugi naman ako! Ako madalas hindi pinipili ni Jhoanna sa LAGI eh." Ate Maloi joked but she raised her two thumbs up, agreeing to what I said.

"Let's just face it. Mas malakas talaga ship ng JhoLet, Maloi." Aiah teased her even more.

"Mas malakas din naman ship niyo ni Mikha." I rolled my eyes, pointing to Mikha who looked at me with her usual cute bored eyes.

Sus! May kasalanan ka pa sa akin. Lagot ka mamaya. I told myself.

"Relax! Hindi ko naman inaagaw si Aiah sa'yo. She said she'll date you raw eh if ever she's a guy." Mikha smirked.

"Palibhasa wala kasing magdedate sa'yo kasi you're cold as ice!" I returned her punchline and smirked too.

"Oh, mag-aaway nanaman kayo! Tama na 'yan. Let's plan this nalang." Gwen, the serious one in the group said.

But as I spoke again and about to discuss our scripts and parts, Mikha started discussing different topic with Colet, Maloi, and Sheena. Noong una ay hinayaan ko lang kasi nabigay ko na parts nila pero pa-ingay na sila nang pa-ingay.

"Guys please. Focus naman oh! Tomorrow's the event. We still need to practice." I called their attention.

Thank Goodness they listened to me this time.

"Okay, position tayo girls ha! Let's have a dance practice for Lagi." Coach Mickey said.

We all stood up and went to our positions. Waiting for the music to start. At habang sumasayaw kami, I can hear Mikha mumbling words. I can't hear those words clearly tho, basta ang alam ko lang, wala na siya sa mood ngayon.

"Nice one, girls! Jhoanna and Colet, I really love your chemistry! Sobrang lakas!" Coach Mickey clapped his hands while smiling proudly at Colet and I.

"Hindi talaga nagpapatalo ang JhoLet. Kawawa naman ang JhoCey ko." Stacey held her chest and acted na parang nasasaktan.

"Don't worry, you'll be my maid of honor naman if ever I'll get to marry someone someday." I hugged Stacku.

"Psh, someone someday..." Because Mikha's at my back, I heard her whispering again.

"Girls, take a break muna. 20 minutes and then we'll practice from the start." coach added. We thanked him bago kami magsi-alisan para kunin ang mga tumbler namin.

Now, where's Mikha? I have to talk to her pa para alam ko kung ano ang problema niya.

I looked around and saw her talking to Colet. I walk towards them.

"Col, can I borrow Mikha for a second?" I asked.

"Uhh, sure. Balik mo best friend ko ha?" she smirked.

I pulled Mikha to where no one can hear us. Gusto ko kasi may privacy kapag kausap ko ang isa sa kanila. Since I am the leader, our coaches gave me a responsibility to look after my co-members. Dapat alam ko ang nangyayari sa loob at labas ng group namin. Kargo ko sila.

"The fuck is your problem?" Mikha asked me.

"Okay, what's with the attitude today, Mikhs?" I gently and carefully asked her. Mikha then looked down, playing with her fingers.

"I-I was jealous, okay?" she admitted.

"Jealous of what?" I asked again.

"Because Coach Mickey said you and Colet have this strong chemistry. People are shipping the both of you pa. It's so fucking hard to pretend that I don't care at all when in fact, I'm dying to hug and hold you every damn time. Nahihirapan din akong barahin ka sa twitter everytime. I'm really sorry, babe." she said and that, made me smile.

"Aysus! May fandom at shippers din naman kayo ni ate Aiah." I told her.

"Babe, kaya nga I was trying so hard not to have a big interaction with her especially on twitter." she defended.

"Kaya nga. I understand, okay? sana ikaw din. Masyado kang selosa!" I teased.

"I just can't control it. Totoo namang malakas chemistry niyo eh." pagmamatigas niya.

"Really? Sa best friend mo pa ikaw magseselos?" I laughed.

"Nakakainis! Bakit kasi kayo lang may interaction sa Lagi? Dapat tayo rin!" she protested, pinapadyak niya pa ang mga paa niya na parang bata.

"God, you're such a cutie! Stop sulking na babe, uuwi naman ako sa condo mo later. I'll cook something for you." I winked.

"Hays, let's go na nga. Baka magtaka pa sila. I'm sorry for being jealous. I just love you so damn much, Jhoanna Christine Robles." she said, with sincerity in her eyes.

"And I love you so damn much too, Mikha Lim." I hugged her but not that long. Others might suspect us.

Yes, Mikha Lim is my girlfriend. Since when? Since our trainee days.

Mikha Lim. She puts up her wild hair in a messy bun, but I'll tell you she still looks delicate. Like a small flower placed on your palm that you don't wanna crush. She kisses me leaving remnants of the lipstick she wears that day. She hates thriller movies. She doesn't like grapes. She likes black coffee. She loves cuddles.

She easily gets stressed out when things get a bit tough. She laughs at my silly jokes. She praises good takoyakis. She rolls her eyes 360° all the time. She knows a lot of stuff I do not, and I learn evervday.

For years of us being together, I think what  she doesn't know is how thankful I am for her existence. How she makes lonely nights bearable, how she always makes the darkness beautiful.

And that because of her, I do not wait impatiently for the sun to come out the following day anymore. She is all I'Il ever need.