Eyes on me (BINI_MIKHAIAH AU)

Chapter 9: Teardrops

Aiah and her parents went out to have dinner in Orchard hotel.

They got seated and placed their order. While waiting...

Mr. Arceta: "Too bad your brother can't come, he's been busy with his work nowadays but how are you my dear daughter, how's school so far? This is your last year of college. Have you decided where to work after graduating?

Aiah: It's definitely great, Dad! I'm going to enjoy the last few months but I haven't figure out where should I apply for a job.

Mrs. Arceta: "You can always ask your brother to help you get into his business and just tell us if you need some help, okay?" while reaching Aiah's hand.

Aiah nodded and smiled at them dearly, reassuring that there's nothing to be worried about.

Even though she already stopped trying to get Mikha's attention, she's still bothered by it. She can't think of anything else besides the red hair girl.

Mrs. Arceta: And Aiah, would you do me a favor? Try not to accept more gifts from your schoolmates. Ling-ling has been sneaking into your room and stealing your flowers. There's always a trail of petals.

Aiah: "Ok Mom, I'll try to not to na.
**Ling-ling you naughty cat!!**

The waiter arrived and poured some wine to each of their glasses. Chateau Lafite 1869 displays a deep, garnet color, hinting at the depth and complexity that awaits within. Aiah is enjoying the symphony of aromas on her nose and the taste that tickles her tongue.

"Oooops!!"

The glass slipped out of Aiah's hand and the expensive wine poured on her silky white dress.

Mrs. Arceta: "Aiah, are you okay?"

Aiah: "I'm sorry, I'm so clumsy! T__T
May I be excused? I'll just find where the washroom is to clean myself."

Mr. Arceta: "Don't be too long or your food will get cold."

Then Aiah finds her way to the ladies' washroom.

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Aiah tried to get off the stain from her dress but there's still a faint color of wine seen.

"This is fine, I guess..." feeling disappointed.

She was on her way back to her parents when she felt dizzy all of a sudden.

"I think I drank too much, darn it, Aiah. You know you have low alcohol tolerance, should have controlled yourself (>____<)"

Her gait was wobbly but luckily, she was able to seat on the couch before she lost her balance.

"I think I'll rest here for a moment." She said while massaging her forehead.

"Hindi kita gusto."

Aiah recalls everything that happened between her and Mikha. She's still affected by it. She can't control her emotions. Her joy, sadness, anger, anxiety engulfs her.

"You can't do this to me, I'm---" She didn't finish her statement as she saw a familiar face inside the lobby.

"Am I seeing what I'm seeing?" Aiah trying to clear her hazy vision.

"Lasing ka na nga, Aiah." she added.

Aiah automatically stood up and started following the person she saw in the lobby and arrived in the hotel's greenhouse.

Without hesitation... she shouted.

Aiah: "Hey yoU! StoOp right TherE!"

The person in front stopped walking and faced Aiah.

Aiah: "I knEw it! It'S yOu, MikHa LiM!"

Aiah started walking unsteadily towards her,

"YoUr LoNg rEd hAir, bUshy eyEbrOws, piNchAbLe nose, rEd pLuMp LiPs, I knEw It's yOu..." while pointing to each body part one by one.

Mikha was surprised. She suddenly was mute. No words were coming out from her mouth.

Aiah: "Why aren't you speaking to me?"

Mikha: "..."

Mikha avoided looking at Aiah's eyes.

Aiah: "Please look at me. I'm not really sure anymore why am I so determined to get your attention." she became serious all of a sudden.

Mikha: "..."

Aiah: "And you're the only one who keeps on ignoring me."

Mikha is dead silent.

Aiah suddenly got emotional and soon teardrops fell from her eyes. She was in solitary rainfall.

Mikha panicked but doesn't know to approach Aiah, nor console her.

"Bakit kasi hindi mo ako pinapansin T_T", Aiah weeping.

Mikha's heart melted looking at Aiah's state. She doesn't like Aiah crying and helpless.

Mikha's thoughts: "The truth is I'm crazy about you from the first time we met. You got me under a spell. Your magic spell."

"Why do you keep ignoring me?!" Aiah continued to ask in front of Mikha but still no answer from her.

Mikha's thoughts: "I'm not ignoring you. How could I? You're irresistible. But you're the one who ignored me first, remember? When I sent you tons of letters and you didn't even read a single one because you can't read my hand writing.

And the time I secretly placed chocolates under your table? You were furious because you got lots of ant bites. I really felt sorry about that.

And the flowers I forgot to remove the thorns that pricked your soft hands. That was the moment I decided to stop show I care for you...

Because I got scared to hurt you anymore..."

Aiah: "Are you deaf? Why can't you just say something?!"

Mikha's thoughts: "I'm sorry Aiah, I can't do it..."

Mikha glances at Aiah again, all she could see is her crying her heart out.

Mikha's thoughts: "But I can't stand you like this..."

She gathered her courage and finally, fixed her gaze to Aiah's eyes. Mikha swept the tears from Aiah's cheeks. She stared at her so dearly and sweetly smiled.

Mikha: "Hey..."

Her deep voice sends shivers to Aiah's spine.

Mikha: "Miss Mariah Queen Arceta, I know it's a bit late but my name is Mikhaela Janna Jimenea Lim."

To be continued~

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