Mic Drop Harmony (BINI_Aiah & Female!Reader Fanfiction)

CHAPTER 34 - MOVING DAY

A month had flown by since the curtain call on your triumphant theater performance. The stage lights, the roar of the applause, the nervous energy backstage – all faded memories now, replaced by the thrill of a new beginning. You and Aiah, your heart brimming with post-show elation, had decided to take the plunge and find a place of your own in Quezon City. Their shared apartment you'd once called home with the other BINI girls was a thing of the past; they'd already embarked on their own solo adventures.

Finding a haven in the bustling metropolis wasn't easy. You spent countless afternoons scouring online listings, dodging aggressive realtors, and navigating the labyrinthine streets of different neighborhoods. But finally, tucked away in the leafy embrace of Loyola Heights, a stone's throw away from the iconic Ateneo University, you stumbled upon a charming house. It wasn't a palace, but it had a certain warmth that drew you both in – a blank canvas waiting to be splashed with the colors of your love story.

The next hurdle loomed: the herculean task of moving. Luckily, you weren't alone in this. Mikha and Colet readily volunteered their weekends to help with the packing and hauling. Boxes piled high, furniture haphazardly stacked on the sidewalk, and the constant stream of "Where should I put this?" questions – it was a day filled with laughter, sweat, and the occasional groan of protest when lifting particularly heavy boxes.

As Mikha plopped down on the living room couch, the last box of belongings successfully deposited, you couldn't help but grin. "There's the last one," she declared, wiping a bead of sweat from her forehead.

Colet peered inside the box before letting out a playful groan. "Puro damit nanaman," she exclaimed. "Looks like another box of Aiah's things."

A laugh bubbled up in your chest. It was true. Your meticulous girlfriend, bless her heart, had a tendency to overpack. You took the box from Colet and started sorting through the clothes, each item a silent proof to Aiah's vibrant personality.

With the unpacking finished, you treated your two lifesavers to a well-deserved lunch. As you slurped down your ramen, a familiar laugh echoed through the restaurant. Aiah, Maloi, and Jhoanna walked in, their faces lighting up when they spotted you.

Colet waved them over with a mischievous grin. Soon, the table was a symphony of chatter and laughter as you recounted the day's mishaps and triumphs. Aiah, sheepishly avoiding your gaze, confessed her furniture-buying escapade.

"Ang lagay niyan, tayo pa magbubuhat ng mga pinamili nila," Colet grumbled playfully, taking a bite of her sashimi.

Maloi burst out laughing, playfully swatting Colet's arm. "Malamang. Sino pa ba?" she retorted, exchanging high fives with Aiah and Jhoanna.

Aiah, Maloi, and Jhoanna proudly unveiled their haul – a brand new refrigerator, a sleek washing machine, and a monstrous flat-screen TV. While their enthusiasm was infectious, the combined weight of these appliances settled heavily in the pit of your stomach. You exchanged a look with Mikha and Colet, a silent plea for help telegraphed in your wide eyes.

"Guys," Colet began, scratching the back of her head, "these things are, uh, pretty impressive. But maybe a little..." she trailed off, gesturing vaguely at the behemoths blocking the restaurant exit.

Maloi clapped her hands together. "Don't worry, madali lang yan. Tulong-tulong naman tayo, girl power!"

Madali? You thought, trying not to picture your spine collapsing under the weight of the refrigerator. Mikha chimed in, "Maybe we should call a delivery service? It might be quicker and safer."

Aiah, sensing your apprehension, squeezed your hand reassuringly. "Come on, babe, it'll be an adventure naman," she said with a playful glint in her eye.