Absquatulate (MaColet) [Slow UD]

Chapter 8

Third person POV:

TING* Their conversation was cut short by the sound of a message notification. It was Aya's phone. The tense silence between them was broken by the unexpected sound. Aya reached into her bag to check her phone while the other girls watched, curious about the interruption.

From: Papa

Anak, me and your mother have to attend an emergency meeting. Please tell your sister. We really need to cancel our dinner tonight. Mag-ingat kayo! I love you both.

As Aya read the message, her shoulders slumped in disappointment, something MJ noticed right away. Cole, on the other hand, looked confused, her face full of curiosity. Aya handed her phone to her sister, and to Aya's surprise, Cole gave a small, unexpected smile, leaving Aya puzzled.

Standing nearby were Siesie and Sel, both peeking at Aya's phone. When they caught a glimpse of the message, it was like a lightbulb went off in their heads. They were all gathered near the entrance of the shop. Thankfully, there weren't many customers coming in, so they weren't in anyone's way.

Siesie: "Hala cancel dinner niyo, Ate Aya?" She asked with concern which Aya nodded with low energy.

Sel: "Tamang-tama! Siesie and I planned to go to hidden tavern and ayain sana namin kayo ni Cole. Pambawi na rin namin sa hindi pagsipot last time hehe." She said shyly while hiding behind Siesie. They stood Aya up the last time they were supposed to hang out, even though they were the ones who invited her in the first place.

Siesie: "And you!" Pointing her index finger on MJ who was startled about the girl's action. "You're going with us. You have a lot of explaining to do." She taunt, squinting her eyes at the girl whom she just know for a short time.

MJ felt in a hot seat, being the center of attention. What's add to her uneasiness was Aya's gaze to her. She could immediately melt herself because of Aya's intense gaze. Without thinking straight, she pulled Malia's hand causing the latter to act surprised.

MJ: "I'll g-go with y-you kung sasama si Malia." MJ stammered, her voice shaky. She gave Malia a pleading look, her wide eyes begging for help, hoping someone would take her side.

Aya and Cole, standing nearby, couldn't help but feel a flicker of irritation. The sight of MJ holding Malia's hand, their fingers lightly touching, only seemed to fan the flames of their frustration.

Malia: "H-ha? O-oh sige." She responded, still confused by what was going on but agreeing to MJ's condition without hesitation. Wala naman na rin akong gagawin, mind as well join these people na kakakilala ko lang ngayon, I also need to ask MJ. She taught. Not minding of joining a group of strangers.

Aya: "Arghh! Fine! Let's go bago pa lumalim ang gabi." She frustratingly stated before exiting the fast food restaurant. Making MJ jump in fear because of how Aya acted.

Cole, on the other side, can't help but to stare at the girl in front of her. But seeing MJ beside the girl made her eyes burn. While Siesie and Sel has been curious and finding answers what's happening with their friends.

Malia: "Let's go? Baka mainis lalo kasama niyo. You can ride with me MJ." The girl said, facing and all smiles in front of MJ which made Cole gripped the handle of the mop.

Sel: "Go na, Mj. Kay Ate Aya nalang kami sasakay nila Ate Cole and Siesie." The kikay girl suggested before dragging her younger friend out of the Jollibee.

MJ: "What's wrong with these girls? Oh ikaw Ate Cole? Change your clothes na, your shift is done naman na eh." She informed the girl but MJ seems like she has no clue about Cole's intention with the girl beside her since MJ knew that Cole was the reason behind those notes and desserts.