SAVE ME FROM FALLING

Chapter 18. Confession

Days passed by, their obligations and activities consumed the entire group time at school. Especially on mighty three, who have extended 2 hours of volleyball practices every afternoon to prepare for the upcoming UAAP finals. The main reason for Mikhs coming home late every night.

From a distance, Mikha sees Keiro in front of the flat hugging by Aya, then kisses his cheeks before saying goodbye. She popped some air to release the heavy tension building up from her chest. Grabbing the wheel of her car not to see further what was going to happen next. But accidentally presses the beeping sound, which surprises the two talking at the entrance.

Keiro wave to her before riding his pickup and drove away. She took her turn to park her car waited by a cheerful Aya.

Hi! You look happy. Mikhs greeted. Together, they walked into their apartment, and she slumped onto their sofa.

Yes, I am indeed. Would you like to eat? Keiro brought some dinner. Aya offered.

No, thanks, I will just grab some ice cream. Mikha walks to the kitchen and opens the fridge.

Let me guess, did you get a perfect score from your exam? She made herself comfortable in their dining room.

Nope, better than that. Aya was chirping and glowing. Mikhs doesn't want to assume, but she has a hint.

I said ...... Yes, to Keiro. We are official. He is my boyfriend now. Aya appears so giddy in front of her.

Oh! ....... Congrats. I am happy for you. Mikhs hugged Aya. She shuts her eyes, savouring their proximity at that moment while trying to control her tears from falling. She knew this will happen, witnessing how close they were earlier.

We should celebrate this weekend with everyone. She suggested.

Our friends don't know it yet. But on the second thought, I will tell them tomorrow at lunchtime. Aya is beaming.

Settled then. I will gather them up and book a place for us. Masking her emotion.

I am happy for you. I better take a shower. I feel so stinky already. Mikhs added before climbing into her room.

That is why there is a pungent smell here. Yuck, Mikhs, teasing her.

As soon as closing her door, Mikhs releases the tears she has been trying to hold. She steps into the shower and lets the warm water wash away her sorrows. Feeling hurt, but what can she do? They treated each other as best friends or even a sisterly love for Aya? Looking in a mirror, she needed to convince herself to set aside her feelings and be happy for her instead.

Mikha woke up to her alarm the next day. She looks so drain from having only a few paces of sleep force to pull herself up to get ready.

What happened to you? Did you even rest? Aya touches her forehead, worried at her state.

I finished my essay and some schoolwork, so yeah. I only had a few moments of sleep. Mikhs lied. Aya, though was not convinced, just went with it.

Keiro is going to send me to the campus. Do you want to come along? Aya offered.

You go ahead, my classes are not starting yet until 10am, anyway. Mikhs responded.

If you say so, I better move then. Bye and then she left.

Mikhs dragged herself into her car 10 minutes after they took off. Rushing to take on time for 8am class. Lying is not her forte, but avoiding being with them in one car is tantamount to saving her bruising heart. Thinking how life is so unfair and drove fast on the road.