I'll Be Back

7

On their last morning at the beach house, the girls smelled a very delicious aroma. Rushing downstairs, they discovered Mikha at the stove, cooking a hearty breakfast of bacon, eggs, and fried chicken.

"Uy anong nakain mo Miks?" Sheena chuckled

"Bakit?" Mikha asked.

"Ang aga aga mo naman nagising. Why are you cooking for us?"
Gwen asked as she approached Mikha.

"It's just a appreciation gesture. I've never been happy like this for the past years. So, thank you guys."

The girls were touched by Mikha's words. They all approached Mikha and hugged her.

"Masaya kana siguro ngayon kasi nandito na si A-" Stacey was unable to continue what she's saying as Colet covered her mouth.

Mikha shrugged and continued cooking as the girls helped by setting up the table. Meanwhile, Aiah remained asleep.

After finishing cooking, Mikha noticed Aiah wasn't around.

"Miks, saan ka pupunta?" Maloi asked.

"I'll just check on Aiah sa room namin. She's still not here eh" Mikha replied.

Maloi nodded understandingly and smiled at her. Mikha quietly entered their bedroom and found Aiah sleeping peacefully. Before gently waking her, Mikha paused to admire her. She lovingly brushed Aiah's hair behind her ear and softly caressed her cheeks, cherishing the tender moment of closeness.

She tapped Aiah with gentle force that was able to wake her up.

"Are you okay?" Mikha asked, Aiah squinting her eyes to see clearly.

"Kain na tayo." she added.

"Ang sakit ng tiyan ko, Miks. I think I'm sick, hindi na dysmenorrhea 'to." Aiah replied.

"Ok, stay here and I'll just get you food, okay?" Mikha said softly before heading downstairs.

"Miks, nasaan na si Aiah?" Gwen asked, noticing Mikha's concern.

"Nilalagnat ata siya. I'll bring her food nalang sa taas." Mikha replied as she prepared a plate for Aiah.

"Baka gutom ka na, Miks. Ako nalang magdadala."

"No, no. Ako na. Tell the girls nalang ha, and kumain na rin kayo. I'll be quick."

Gwen nodded and went back to the table where the girls were all settled, ready to enjoy their meal.

"Aiah, here oh. I hope you like it."
Mikha went inside their room carefully holding the plate full of food.

"Thank you, Mikha." Aiah gave her a sweet smile.

"I'll be back, kain muna ako."

Aiah nodded as Mikha left, a small smile playing on her lips. As she ate, she couldn't help but feel a warm sense of admiration for Mikha. She was mesmerized by how caring and attentive Mikha was to the people around her, a trait that made her heart flutter all over again.

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As the girls were done eating, they immediately went to Aiah's room to check on her while Mikha stayed in the kitchen for a while. When they went inside, they saw Aiah in bed peacefully reading a book, they can see in her eyes how unwell she felt.

"Aiks, anyare sayo? Okay ka lang ba? Need mo ba ng gamot? Baka nilalamig ka jan?" Jhoanna asked as she sat beside her.