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Third Person's POV
Maxine stood at the entrance of their old headquarters, arms crossed, scanning the interior of the dusty warehouse.
Ang daming nangyari sa kanila nitong mga nakaraang araw, kasama na roon ang pag buo nila sa bagong grupo kasama sila aiesha.
Kaya napag isipan niyang ipa renovate na yung headquarters nila because this was no longer just a temporary place to stay, it needed to be a place where all eight of them could gather, plan, and work together efficiently.
Maxine turned to Aiesha, who stood beside her, lost in her thoughts.
“I’m thinking of renovating this place,” Maxine said, her voice casual but with a hint of purpose. “We’ll need more rooms and a proper setup if we’re going to continue working together.”
Aiesha looked at her, her eyebrows raised in surprise. “Renovating? Like what exactly?”
Napangiti naman si maxine dahil nakuha rin niya ang attention ng dalaga. “I was thinking of adding rooms for everyone. You know, eight rooms, one for each of us along with some proper living spaces. Maybe a kitchen, a lounge, and a better security system.” She paused, her eyes glinting with something mischievous. “But, for the design and furniture, I want you to handle that.”
Aiesha blinked in surprise. “Me? Why me?”
Nag kibit balikat lang si maxine at ngumiti sa dalaga. "You’ve got good taste. Besides, I trust you with this. Make it feel… comfortable. Like something we can all come back to, even when things get tough."
There was a beat of silence before Aiesha nodded, a slight blush creeping onto her cheeks. She looked around the headquarters, imagining what it could become. It wasn’t just a hideout anymore, it was starting to feel like a home.
“Alright,” Aiesha agreed, smiling softly. “I’ll take care of it.”
Habang nag uusap sila tsaka pumasok ang mga kaibigan nila, agad naman napansin ng mga to ang tension sa pagitan nila . Cole, always the first to pick up on things, leaned toward Skye with a knowing grin.
“Looks like someone’s playing house,” bulong ni cole dito pero enough na para marinig ng lahat.
“Yeah, I didn’t know we were redecorating together. What’s next, matching towels?” banat naman ni skye habang may ngiting mapang asar.
Maxine shot them both a look, but her blush betrayed her. “It’s not like that. Aiesha’s just helping with the design, that’s all.”
Aiesha tried to fight the smile tugging at her lips but failed. “Right. Just helping.”
Yves, ever the calm one, raised an eyebrow at the teasing but didn’t join in. She was more focused on how close Maxine and Aiesha had gotten, alam niyang may nabubuo na sa pagitan nang dalawa at mukhang clueless pa ang mga ito.
Agad na binigyan ni cole ng mapang asar na tingin si maxine."Well, just don’t turn this place into a love nest, alright?”
Umirap naman si maxine dito, habang masaya namang pinag mamasdan ni aiesha ang mga kaibigan na nag bibiruan.
Habang nag uusap usap sila sa gagawing pag re-renovate, mag katabi ulit si cole at yves.
“You know,” pag uumpisa ni yves ng usapan sa pagitan nila “I’m glad na nag usap tayo nitong nakaraang araw"
Hinarap naman siya ni cole at ngumiti “Yeah, me too. We still have a lot to figure out, but I’m glad we’re… good.”
Tumango naman si yves rito gusto na niyang umusad silang pareho sa nakaraan nila at alam niyang ganon rin si cole.
On the other side of the room, Skye and Solace were in their usual dynamic bickering over something trivial.
Nag tatalo sila kung saan ilalagay ang mga cctv camera.
“They need to be at the corners for better coverage, Solace. It’s common sense,” Skye said, clearly exasperated.
Solace crossed her arms. “Akala mo siguro, laging tama yung desisyon mo noh? How about listening to someone else’s opinion for once?”
Skye smirked, leaning closer to Solace. “And who says your opinion is better than mine?”
Solace shot her a glare, but the tension between them was less heated than usual. Skye noticed the slight flush in Solace’s cheeks and smirked even more alam niya kasing naiinis na ang dalaga sa kanya.
“You know,” Skye added in a teasing tone, “you’re cute when you’re mad.”
Solace blinked, caught off guard by the unexpected compliment. Sa unang pag kakataon hindi niya alam kung ano ang isasagot dito kaya nag iwas na lang siya ng tingin, “Whatever.”
Skye chuckled, enjoying the small victory.
Meanwhile, Gian and Shee sat together quietly, observing everyone. Unlike the others, they weren’t the type to flaunt their relationship, but the subtle glances and soft smiles they shared were enough to make it obvious that there was something deeper between them.
Hanggang ngayon hindi parin nila sinasabi sa iba, kaya patago parin ang pagiging sweet nila sa isa't isa.
Gian leaned closer to Shee, brushing her hand lightly. “Sa tingin mo mapapansin nila?" she asked quietly, a playful glint in her eyes.
Shee smiled softly, her expression calm. “Maybe, but let’s keep it to ourselves for now. We don’t need the attention.”
Gian nodded, understanding. Hindi sa gusto nilang mag lihim, siguro kasi dahil hindi pa tamang oras para sa kanila magulo ang paligid nila kaya hanggat maari hindi muna nila sasabihin.
As the day went on, Aiesha and Maxine walked through the headquarters, discussing various ideas for the renovation. They spent more time together, deciding on colors, furniture, and how to make the space both functional and comfortable for all of them.
“Do you think it’s weird na pina plano natin to na mag kasama?" Aiesha asked, her voice quieter than before.
Maxine glanced at her, a soft smile tugging at her lips. “Maybe. But I don’t mind. It feels right.”
Aiesha smiled back, feeling a warmth in her chest she hadn’t expected. “Yeah. It does.”
By the end of the day, they had settled on the layout, the furniture, and even small touches like plants and lighting. Maxine had let Aiesha take the lead, trusting her completely, and it hadn’t gone unnoticed by their friends.
As they all stood together, looking at the plans, Cole leaned over to Skye, whispering, “So, Kailan ang kasal?”
Skye chuckled, earning a playful smack from Solace.
Bukod sa asaran nila alam nilang ang nabubuong samahan nila ay mas lalong tumatatag at alam rin nilang maraming kaakibat na problema ang kakaharapin nila sa mga susunod na araw.
Pero sa ngayon kontento muna sila sa kung anong nangyayari sa kasalukuyan.
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