Mixed Signals (MikhaLoi)

Emigration

Maloi's POV:

"Oh yeah. I'm currently courting Jhoanna. That's why gusto ko rin na kumpleto tayo ngayon since super important talaga na masabi ko ito sainyong lahat. I'm planning to tell this kay director Lauren." I was enjoying the night overall, but it wrecked me when I heard Colet's words.

My body became numb after I heard what she just said. Hindi ko alam kung kaya ko pa ba ituloy ang gabing 'to, pero gustong gusto ko umalis. Kailangan kong umalis. I excused myself before I looked at Stacey.

"Guys, I need to go! May biglaan na emergency na need ko puntahan. I'll make it up to y'all next time, I promise." I said stuttering. I stood up and immediately made my way out from them. I walked as fast as I could.

Wala akong ibang mapuntahan pagkatapos ko umalis. Hindi ako makapag-isip ng maayos kung saan din ako pupunta kaya umuwi nalang ako sa condo. I locked myself inside as I cry.

Nakakawalang gana.

An hour has passed, and I'm still here crying. Wala akong balak tingnan ang phone ko kanina since wala rin akong gana gawin 'yun. Ngayon ko lang ito binuksan dahil hindi naman na ako humahagulgol.

"Alam kong umiiyak ka dyan. Babe you deserve more than her, masakit but that's the truth. I know you're hurt, please take care of yourself." I saw Stacey messaged me. My sister.. not by blood, but by heart.

"Nakakainis Stacku, naiinis ako sobra." I replied. And walang 10 seconds, I saw her texted me once again.

I really love this girl so much. She's so attentive when it comes to me.

"I love you, Lucky." She texted me.

"I love you too, my Stacku." I replied.

Lucky I am I have Stacku. Who's been with me through my lowest, and my highest. Actually it's not just Stacey, also Mikha and the girls. But I feel like Stacey is my other half.

I'm now fixing myself after I cried a lot. I opened my laptop to distract myself from everything. I even forgot to do my pendings that I was doing earlier, and also.. nag-apply nga pala ako ng internship out the country.

An email popped up.

"Mary Loi Yves Ricalde, we congratulate you for succeeding the standards of this University's applications! We are looking forward for your perseverance on serving your contribution to ******* University next week!"

Great timing.

When I said na gusto ko lumayo, I didn't know na ito na 'yun. This is my opportunity. Itutuloy ko 'to hindi dahil sa gusto ko, ngunit alam ko na gusto ko muna lumayo sa kahit kanino at hindi makaabala. It's enough for me kahit si Stacey lang muna ang may access sa socials ko. I am contented with that.

Minutes later, I heard a notification coming from my phone. Right.. Jhoanna and Mikha texted me.

"Okay ka lang?" Jho texted me.

Of course I'll be acting like I'm totally fine, why would I not? I chuckled.

"I'm fine, Jho. Emergency lang talaga." I replied on her text.

After that, she comforted me like she's been feeling na hindi talaga ako okay. She gave me advices, and she even said na kung wala akong makausap, lagi lang siya nandyan. I hope so, Jho.