Aiah's POV
"Anak, mabuti naman at andito ka na. Plano mo palang isurprise ako ah. Naku Mikha, salamat talaga sa pagbisita." Masayang sabi ni Mama.
"T-teka lang, pano mo nalamang dito ako nakatira?." Kabadong tanong ko.
I mean who wouldn't be creeped out right? Last time naming magkasama she was sharing about her insane background as being part of a cult tapos ngayon alam nya na kung san ako nakatira? Tsk.
There's 6 other girls so that means they're the soon to be wives of Mikha. In fairness, may mga itsura naman sila.
"I tried to contact and ask your brother. Pumayag naman sya na dalawin kita. Saka I was looking forward to meet your parents narin." Sabi ni Mikha.
"No! I-I mean our business was done the moment I left your family's resort. You may leave now." Sabi ko which is medyo ikinagulat naman ng lahat, lalo na nung 6 girls.
I mean they obviously adore Mikha and di nila gets kung bakit tinataboy ko si Mikha ng ganun ganun lang.
"Aiah, ano ka ba? That's not how I raised you to treat guests. Alam nyo girls, sorry ah. Pagod lang to galing sa trabaho kaya ganyan. Anyway, food is ready. Let's go eat na." Sabi ni Mama sabay dala sa kanila sa dining area.
Napakamot nalang ako sa ulo.
This is insane. They are insane. At parang masisiraan na rin ata ako ng bait.
I tried calling Jeremy to help me get out of this situation and as expected di nya sinagot yung calls ko kaya wala akong choice but to join them, but before that I requested Mikha to come with me in my room to talk.
Usap lang talaga
I locked the door telling her,
"If this is your idea of a joke, it's not funny."
"I'm not trying to be anything Aiah." Seryosong sabi niya.
"Then anong ginagawa mo rito? Dinala mo pa talaga yang six minions mo tsk." Sabi ko.
"I need you." She sincerely said.
"Pwes, wala akong matutulong sayo. Go find yourself someone who would be more than willing to help you. Marami kang followers diba? Dun ka sa kanila magpatulong." Sabi ko.
"The cycle of evil caused by our institution has to stop. Aiah, they are hiding the last Titanoboa and that's how we do our human sacrifices. They have fed it with people for decades. I saw the list of our members and your Mom is unknowingly one of them."
"Excuse me, are you threatening me?." Sabi ko.
"No Aiah, I want you to help me end this. Help me save your Mom and others. Those 6 girls out there, help me get them to be on our side." Sabi niya.
"But aren't they loyal to you?."
"They left their lives, their families, their careers and they didn't do that for nothing. They did that because they were expecting something in return and they want me, and by getting me they would get power, influence and wealth. And in order to keep me, they have the need to adhere to the cult's rules and obligations. They would have to kill anyone that gets in the way. That's why having 6 of them would be the deadliest place I could ever be. And it's my obligation to make them work together and not against each other." Mikha explained.
"Kasalanan mo yan, masyado kang maganda. Pwes problemahin mo yan mag-isa mo, wag mo nakong idamay Mikha." Sabi ko.
"Aiah, ano ba? I'm serious."
"Seryoso rin ako. Sinabi ko na nga diba? Wala akong matutulong. Besides, I'm busy. And please keep my mother out of this insanity." Sabi ko.
"I wish it was that simple." Sabi niya.
"What do you mean?."
"Don't you even wonder why most of the richest and influencial people in this country are Chinese or of foreign descent? It was because they were members of our exclusive institution which acts as an underground religion that helps people the most effective ways to manage time, money, resources, energy and people.
Our ancestors had made them turn to our side so we can help them with their businesses by killing off their opponents.
Now we have full control of the Government, Entertainment Industry, Business and Economic Entities and so on. Our institution worships the snake Aiah. And we were raised to believe that by feeding it with our opponents and by willing servants, we were gifted back anything our hearts desired.
But you are different Aiah, you are not one of them. And that's why I trust you. You are the second ally that I find worth betting my life on." She explained.
"Well then, you're making a huge mistake." Sabi ko at palabas na sana nang kwarto when she said,
"Your unholy kiss opened my eyes of the possibilities that I never thought were there all along. But kissing you back is.."
"Is what?."
"Nothing." Sabi nya lang kaya lumabas na kami.
Di ako umimik the entire night during our dinner.
10 PM na when decided to leave, nasa sasakyan na yung ibang girls when Mikha came to me telling me,
"I am the chosen one because I have learned to tame one specie of snake. You will be better than me if you decided to tame 6 more."
And then finally left.
Like, what the hell is she even talking about?
Hay naku, ewan ko sayo Mikha. Tuluyan ata akong masisiraan ng bait sayo.
But then later that night I had a vivid dream that I have been erotically touched by Mikha Lim.
I woke up the moment I was about to reach my climax and it's 3AM na pala.
They say dreams are somewhat our subconcious desires. And I was like,
What the fck? Why on earth would I even desire to be touched by that crazy woman? This is nothing but beyond logic. I mean she's attractive--Aiah no! Stop!
Getting attracted to Mikha is practically considering being part of a cult, which is in my case never happening. Not a single chance.
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How We Never Met (MIKHAIAH)
RomanceAiah, a spirited young woman, dodges her best friend Jeremy's love confession at her brother's wedding by befriending the captivating wedding singer, Mikha Lim. What begins as an escape turns into an unexpected romance as Aiah falls for Mikha's char...