Behind the Scenes

Chapter 31

I look at the crowd and it's jam packed. I hope it will help the song and mv to get more listeners and views.

I heard the intro of the song and I need to wait for the chorus before showing up.

"Please welcome, Bini Aiah." Jeremy announced and he guided me up to the stage and gave me a bouquet of flowers, again.

"Thank you." I mouthed and his smile never leaving his face since then.

He did not let go of my hand the whole time we're on stage. I just did my part, acting like what's in the music video.

When the mall show ended, he came to me because we needed to do tiktok video together for promotion purposes. After that, he invited me for a coffee and since I felt bad turning his offers down; three times, I said yes na kasi wala rin naman akong lakad and besides, it's just a friendly invite.

I told ate Ica na hindi na 'ko sasabay sa service pauwi dahil may lakad ako and mag grab car nalang ako mamaya.

He drove us to the coffee shop of his choice and ordered. We are sitting while sipping our coffee and I'm enjoying my favorite, blueberry cheese cake.

"Aiah, again, thank you so much for accepting the mv, you're one of the reasons it got so many views."

"You're welcome, Jeremy. I told you diba that the song is good that's why the listeners are appreciating your music."

I look at him, he is smiling but it looks like he wants to say something.

"Ahm, Aiah, I hope you don't mind me asking, delikado ba buhay ko sa Mikaiah fans?"

I laughed. Is he being serious or curious?

"Nako Jeremy, I'm sure na delikado ka talaga sa kanila." I answered and we both laugh.

I guess blooms' comments got into him.

"How about kay Mikha?"

Natigilan ako, why is he bringing up Mikha in our conversation all of a sudden?

"What about Mikha?"

"I didn't mean to pry, sorry, I'm just being curious because blooms are very aggressive when it comes to you and Mikha."

"I think Mikha knows that we were just doing what we did for the mv. You don't have to worry about her, Jeremy. The Bini girls are all out support every time we have solo projects, that's how close we are."

I want him to know that there is nothing to be worry about me and Mikha because we are proud of the achievements of each other.

And for Mikha, there is nothing to be jealous about the mv because it's scripted. She is the only-

"That is good to know, actually." he said smiling again. "So, walang magagalit if ever yayain ulit kita to have coffee? or maybe dinner, some other time?"

Okay, I guess alam ko na kung saan papunta 'tong usapan.

"Jeremy, you know we are not allowed to go out with someone, right?"

"Yes, but Aiah, I'll take what I can get so just please, let me."

"No, don't do that, give your time and effort to someone that is worth it."

When I got home, I feel exhausted! that talk with Jeremy drained my energy up to the last percent. I slumped on the couch and stared at the ceiling for I don't know how long.

You know the feeling when you're very tired that it felt like you're sleeping with your eyes open? Yes, it is really weird.

Am I hearing things or my doorbell is really ringing?

When I'm sure that the doorbell thing is real and not just in my imagination, I got up and open the door like a zombie.

"Oh my God! A, what happened to you?" Mikha in her pogi get up is in front of me.

She is wearing her oversized red shirt, jeans short - knee long, with her sneaker shoes and of course, cap. She also holding a-

"C'mon, A? talk to me, you're scaring me."

"Mikha Lim, I missed you!" and I hug her with all the strength I still have.

I feel her body tensed maybe because of my weight? but she recovered immediately. She can't hug me back because both of her hands are holding something.

"Uh-uhm, I missed you too, A."

I move back and let her get inside. I'm thinking, is she going somewhere after here? It looks like she's going to visit someone, ang poganda nya talaga.

I'm still standing when she walk out from the kitchen.

"A, I brought your favorite ice cream, it's in the fridge na and.. white rose for you. Uhm.. congrats on your mv, proud of you." medyo nahihiya pa sya, napaka cute!

I smell the second white rose she gave to me, smiled and look at her, I feel like crying.

"Mikha Lim, you're the sweetest! Thank you. How'd you know I need my comfort food, now?"

"Hmm, you need your comfort food more than your comfort human?" she teased but she's smiling sweetly at me. "Come here, I think you need my power hug?" her wide open arms are waiting for me.

I walk closer to her and I melted in her arms. It makes me calm everytime I feel her heartbeat. I'm home.

"Aww, my big baby A, missed me this much." she said cutely while caressing my back.

Her power hug is really amazing because I manage to cook pasta for us and we are now eating here in dining room.

"M, hows your taping?"

"Hm, so far so good. They are all friendly and talks alot so there's no dull moment even off cam. They help me fit in by guiding me."

"Good to know you're enjoying. I'm so excited to watch your first appearance episode."

"No, don't watch it, A. Nakakahiya."

"Ayeee! we will be watching it together with the girls, naka-schedule na kaya sa amin yan." I love teasing her.

"Enough about me, how are you, A? is this because you miss your fam in Cebu? you want me to book your flight?"

"No, Mikha Lim. Kaka-video call lang namin nila mama nung nakaraang araw. Maybe I'm just tired, I think all I need is a good sleep."

"Okay, how about my arms as your pillow tonight after we eat ice cream? wait, I'll get it."

Mikha Lim, you're making me fall for you even more.