Behind the Scenes

Chapter 36

Mikha's POV

I've waited for the impact as I closed my eyes and.. huh? I didn't feel anything? I tried to open my right eye first to make sure, and to know what just happened. It looks like the crazy driver of that red car were in hurry! the hell of that human! He almost hit my car and I'm so shocked! Good thing my reflexes is faster than his wheels.

Inhale. Exhale. Repeat.

I drunk my bottled water in one go. I tried to calm myself because there is someone that I need to see tonight and that is not Papa G.

When I'm sure that all is okay and nothing to worry about, not even scratches, I decided to drive again.

When I arrived, Colet is looking at me suspiciously as soon as I came in.

"Mikhs, what took you so long?"

"Where is she?" I asked not minding her question.

"She's in her room. I dragged her there, she forgot how to walk. Sorry." she answered seriously.

I look at her with the 'I know you're lying look'

"Thank you, Col for driving her home."

"Don't thank me, I shouted at her kanina sa car because she's acting like throwing up. Anyways, I should go, you have to change her clothes, Mikhs. She just threw up minutes before you arrived."

"What? Is she okay?"

"No need to worry, she threw up in the right place, just in time so you're lucky." she said and walk to leave.

I smiled. She really love joking with her serious face.

"Bye Col and again, salamat."

"Bye Mikhs, make sure to take care of Aiah."

"I promise, I will."

I knock lightly on her bedroom door before finally let myself in.

She's on her bed sleeping like a baby. My baby. I walk closer to her and slightly touch her face. A, I missed you, my Love.

I smiled thinking, maybe I can call her Love in the future? I hope she will let me. Just take a chance with me, A.

I'm not weird, okay? I just can't stop myself to look at her beautiful face.

Nagulat nalang ako nung bigla sya tumayo at tumakbo papunta ng restroom. I heard her throwing up. I followed with a bottle of water in hand then hold her hair away from her face as I caress her back.

After that, she just sat on the floor. She got it bad. I help her gargle and let her drink water, she needs alot of it.

"A, wait here. I'll get your sleepwear."

When I get back, I saw her leaning on the wall. I prepare wet towel to clean her neck and arms.

"A, sorry, I'll clean you up with this towel because you need to get your clothes change so you can sleep comfortably."

"Hmm.." the only sound she managed to answer.

I gulp. I didn't drink tonight, that I'm sure of but.. I feel hot seeing her neck this close and the three buttons undone above her chest is not helping my case.

Okay, Mikha Janna Lim, focus and don't you dare look there!

With all my power, ability and sanity, I changed her clothes. I promised I didn't see anything! I respect my future girlfriend. I will never do something that she's not comfortable.

Finally, I managed to get her on the bed. It's tiring but I love taking care of her.

I laid down facing her so I have enough space to look at at her beautiful face. I miss being the reason of her smile.

"Hmm.. so.. hot." I heard her say. Oh, she's sleep talking while trying to unbutton her-

My hand unconsciously stop what is about to happen. Prevention is better than let her and panic later.

"Hey Love, don't-"

"M?"

Oh my God. She didn't hear it, right?

"Yes, it's me. If you're hot, I will just turn the aircon low, A."

"Hmm. Why.. are you here?" she asked still had her eyes closed and maybe she thinks it's just a dream?

"Because you're here and I want to take care of you." It feels like I'm talking to a kid version of her.

"But.. I saw you having.. fun with your.. someone." she said it very slow and low I almost didn't get it.

"A, it's James advance birthday celebration. I didn't know Deej would be there with my cousin and were just friends." I answered, letting my fingers run through her hair.

I don't know if she will remember it tomorrow but I will say it again if it will clear the misunderstanding.

"Hmm.. You opted.. to be with her.. over us.. Are you mad.. at me, M?"

"I will never choose her over you, please, trust me. And I'm not mad, A. I'm just jealous, I'm sorry."

There's a long pause I thought she already fell asleep.

"Hmm.. I like it.. everytime.. you run your fingers.. just like that." she lean closer to my hand as I continue the light scratches on her scalp.

"You miss me, A?" I asked, I'm just curious if she will play along.

"Hmmm.. yea.. so much.. it hurts." I saw her pout.

My eyes travelled down to her lips. Oh my dear sanity, stay here and don't leave me, please.

"I'm really sorry, A. I promise that this time, I will make it up to you."

After one minute she didn't respond, I knew that she really fell asleep for real.

I sighed, and did what my heart wants. I put her head in my arms and side hug her. Naramdaman ko na she snuggled closer to me and, Hmm.. so this is heaven.

I'm very comfortable, and again, this exact feeling when my heart is closer to the beat of hers.

It feels home.

"Goodnight my big baby, A." I kissed her head and pull her closer.

"I Love You." I said lastly as I close my eyes to sleep.