Behind the Scenes

Chapter 46

It's been two months of balancing my online and face to face classes with my work as a bini member. It's not easy but the girls, specially Mikha, they all being supportive and understanding. I'm so happy that even the management, starting from Direk Lauren, are considering my dreams outside PPOP.

Kakatapos lang ng class ko and we have kumu live an hour from now. The girls are arriving na din sa bini dorm nung last kong check sa gc.

"Aiah, you want to come with us sa café near our school?" Carmela asked me.

She's one of my seatmates in Arts, together with Beverly.

"Ow, sorry Mela, I have prior commitment, sama ako next time." I answered.

"That's fine, so see you next week?"

"Yeah, see you." I smiled at her.

I'm walking towards the exit and having trouble in carrying my shoulder bag and portfolios while trying to book a grab car.

Okay, Aiah, kaya mo yan, Aiah ka eh.

As if I have a choice. But.. ayoko mag angkas, hoping na may mag accept na sakin sa grab car. I don't wanna be late.

My one hunderd percent focus is on my phone, the reason I bumped into.. someone?

Oh shux! Aiah you don't put anyone in trouble just bec-

"Baby, careful." she said while getting my portfolios.

She's wearing baggy pants and oversized shirt with cap and mask. Hindi sya makikilala agad. I just recognized her eyes and voice.

"Mikha Lim." I'm relieved when I saw her face and now I'm getting emotional dahil a minute ago, di ko na alam ang gagawin at naiinis na 'ko.

"Let's go?" she asked and I nod, pouting because I'm refraining myself to jump at her.

I'm following her hanggang sa parking and as soon as we closed the car door, I just hug her tight with teary eyed.

"M, B-baby.." my voice cracked.

"Aww. Missed me that much, hmm?" she asked and lightly push me back a little to look me in the eyes.

She saw my teary eyes and wiped it delicately.

"You're my savior, Mikha Lim. Thank you for picking me up. I'm about to lose my cool but.. you came." I pouted.

"Why are you crying? may problema ba sa school? are you tired? you want me to drive you home straight? I can tell the girls that-"

"-Mikha Lim, no, I can be with the girls sa live as long as I have you there beside me."

"A-are you sure?"

"Yes baby, please drive na po so we won't be late." I kissed her on the cheek then buckled up.

She looked surprised. Not the first time I kissed her there but she still blushed. My baby is so cute.

"Uh-um, yeah."

The live ended without Mikha leaving my side. I don't know if the blooms will notice how clingy I am, but I can't stop the need to feel her.

"Mikaiah layag na layag nanaman. Grabe yung video edits ng blooms, seriously, kinkilig ako!" Jho almost shouted.

"Napaka sweet! Kaloka, ano nangyayari?" Staku added.

"Blooms don't even need to put extra effort to do their edits. Wow." Sheena said still looking on her phone.

The girls giggled.

"Guys, enough na. A is tired, can we go home na?" Mikha interjected.

My baby is so sweet, I smiled and lowered my head kasi kinikilig ako.

"Lah? Sabi ng Mikhaela Janna Lim na galing volleyball practice? I thought you were tired when you messaged me kanina?" Maloi answered and she smirked.

Oh my! I forgot! earlier was her first practice for Star Magic Volleyball match nga pala for next month.

I just messaged her good morning and got lost with time because I'm so busy with my classes kanina.

"I'm not that tired, Yves." She rolled her eyes on her and walk towards me. "Shall we go, A?" she smiled, extended her hand to pull me up from sitting.

"Aiah, are you okay?" I heard Colet asked me with worried voice.

I saw the girls looking at me and waiting for my answer.

I held Mikha's hand and smiled at them.

"I'm okay, Col. Just.. uhm.. kinda tired from all of the major subjects earlier. Maybe a good sleep can make me feel a lot better. Girls? is it okay if I leave with Mikha na?" I replied.

"Ate Aiah, go na. Hindi ka makakapag rest pag nagtagal ka pa dito." Gwen answered.

They all agreed and I told them babawi ako pag medyo maluwag na yung schedule and will cook for them.

"A, baby? what do you want to eat for dinner?" Mikha asked while placing my document case and tumbler on the center table.

"Let's order your favorite foods, Mikha Lim and I feel like drinking white wine tonight." I answered eyes closed while sitting with my head on the backrest top.

Her hand on my shoulder.. uhm.. she's doing massage on my back and I can't help but let out a deep breath.

"Baby, I promise to continue doing this later in bed. How about you clean up na while we are waiting for the foods to arrive? hmm?" she asked sweetly that I can't say no to her.

"But I'm so tired to walk." I pout.

"You want me to carry you then?" her mouth too close to my ear when she say it.

"Yes, please? can you?" I teased.

She's really from practice kanina kasi she's fast. Nasa harapan ko na sya and she's wearing the smile I don't think I can manage.

"Mikha Lim, I'm just teasing you, okay? don't smile like that!"

"Nope, I'll carry my baby to the bathroom if that's what she want." She then set to carry me bridal style.

"Stop! Mikha Lim!" I giggle and throw my fit in the air.

She can't carry me now, but! she's tickling me!

I'm laughing so hard and tried to stop her hands.

"M-Mikha Lim! I said.. s-stop.." she slowed down but still tickling me!

"B-baby! Okay, I'll go na! Hahahaha!" I'm tearing up because of her, this kid!

"I'll carry you naaa!" she put all her strength to finally lift me up.

"P-put me down! Mikha Lim! Love!"

Don't ask me, because I don't know how it came out of my mouth.

But.. calling her Love.. it suits what I feel for her.

She stop and look at me while still carrying me.

"L-love?" she asked as if she's dreaming.

I gave her my sweetest smile and kissed her cheek. "Yes Love?"

The wine can wait but I guess.. this moment is perfect.

"A.. Baby.. y-you l-love me? is that mean.."

She is tearing up so I put my arms around her neck to hug her.

"Yes. Baby.. Mikha Lim, I am now officially yours, Love."