Youth [MikhAiah] [Book #1]

07

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Mikha took one last glance at the stage and smiled before she and Gwen made their way back to the limousine, where Colet and Jhoanna were already waiting.

"Snacks muna kayo," Gwen said, handing out the food and drinks she'd bought with Sheena to the others.

The four princes finally removed their caps and facemasks, revealing their relieved faces. Mikha ran her hand through her hair, a sheepish smile spreading across her face like a kid who just got away with something exciting.

"Mukhang masaya ang ating prinsipe ah," Jhoanna teased, munching on her French fries.

"Nakausap na niya mismo si Aiah e," Gwen chuckled, taking a sip of her drink.

Colet, who had been quiet, suddenly chimed in, holding up a small card between her fingers with a triumphant grin. "Guess what? I got Yves' business card."

"Yves? Like, Maloi who is besties with Aiah?" Mikha asked, her interest piqued.

"Yep! Saka... I think she likes me," Colet replied, her smile widening. "Or at least, she took enough interest to give me this." She twirled the card in her fingers, obviously pleased with herself.

"Ikaw talaga, Colet. Lahat na lang kinakaibigan," Gwen teased, but there was no malice in her tone, just the usual camaraderie they shared.
"But hey, hindi lang ikaw ah. I got Sheena's number earlier when I paid for her order. Sobrang bait niya, grabe. At syempre, ang cute."

Jhoanna nodded in agreement. "Same here with Stacey. I gave her some makeup advice at Watson, then boom—number exchanged. Mukhang seryoso din siya. Honestly, she's cool. May pagka-sosyal but approachable."

Mikha listened as her friends recounted their encounters. She couldn't help but feel a sense of pride that her cousins were just as bold, if not bolder, in making connections.
"Grabe kayo, akala ko ba susundan lang natin sila pero look, all of you making moves left and right," she said with a laugh. "I didn't have to ask for number since we're long mutuals like, since 5 years ago."