The Girl Next Door Spin-off
During her open-water training on the waves of La Union, lead swimmer, Agnes, stumbles upon a hidden box in her assigned cabin. Inside was filled with journals and photographs of Maki and Althea.
Noticing a striking rese...
Agnes and Maiko finally pulled up to the coffee shop. As Maiko parked and turned off the engine, Agnes noticed the latter's gaze lingering on her with an intensity that made her feel a bit self-conscious.
"Bakit?" Agnes asked, unbuckling her seatbelt and glancing over with a hint of curiosity.
Maiko's cheeks flushed slightly as she continued to stare. "You look really good in my clothes," she said with a shy smile, "They look so damn good on you."
Agnes laughed softly, her own cheeks warming. "Kainis! Apaka-bolera! Hobby mo 'yan 'no?" she teased, her tone annoyed but light.
Maiko shrugged, still smiling. "Maybe. Or maybe I just like seeing you in my stuff."
Agnes chuckled, shaking her head as they both got out of the car and headed towards the coffee shop. "Nye nye, daming alam."
As Agnes and Maiko walked inside the coffee shop, they spotted Malia sitting at a corner table, waving them over with a warm smile.
Malia stood up to greet them, her eyes lighting up with genuine happiness as she pulled them into a hug. The two then returned the embrace, smiles spreading across their faces.
"I'm so glad you both could make it," Malia said, releasing them and taking her seat. "But, I want to apologize pala for the last time we saw each other—-"
Maiko shook her head, smiling reassuringly. "No worries at all, Ate. Everything is okay now."
Malia's face softened with relief and gratitude. "Salamat. Thank you both for understanding and for being so patient."
Agnes then leaned in slightly, curiosity evident in her eyes. "What did you want to talk to us about po pala, Ate?"
Malia took a deep breath, her expression turning serious. "I need to ask both of you a big favor."
Agnes and Maiko exchanged intrigued glances, nodding encouragingly. "Sure, Ate. What do you need from us?" Maiko asked.
"Colleen's birthday is coming up, and I want to give her a special surprise sana—a small party with some of our old friends." Malia continued, her eyes meeting theirs earnestly. "These friends are from the past—people who drifted away from us after Maki and Althea. I'm hoping to reconnect with them and celebrate Colleen's birthday in a way that brings back some of the good memories."
Agnes' curiosity then piqued. "If it's okay to ask po, bakit po kayo nagkahiwalay hiwalay?"
Malia sighed, her gaze distant for a moment before she spoke. "After everything that happened with Maki and Althea, it was a difficult time for all of us."
Malia reached into her bag and pulled out a small, worn photograph. She carefully unfolded it, revealing a picture of herself, Colleen, Maki, Althea, and four other girls.
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