Waves of Healing (Mikhaiah)

Chapter 4

Chapter 4: A Helping Hand

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Ava’s POV

Nandito ako ngayon sa venue kung saan gaganapin ang donation drive information para sa mga masasalanta ng paparating na bagyo, maraming tao ang nandito ngayon mga nag volunteer na tumulong. Kasama ko si Maive ngayon kasi request nya yon.

Kinakausap ni Maive ang ibang mga nag volunteer dito, her enthusiasm infectious. Na-aappreciate ko ang mga ginagawa ni Maive lalo na sa mga ganito.

Habang nililibot ko ang tingin ko napansin ko naman na papalapit saakin si Cody pero naglalakad lang sya na mag isa. Akala ko ba kasama nya yung kaibigan nya? bat wala? Instead, Cody came alone, a small clipboard tucked under her arm, her brow furrowed in concentration.

“Dr. Ava,” bati sakin ni Cody habang nakangiti.

“Hey, Cody,” I responded while smiling at her. “Thanks for coordinating with us on the donations. Maive and I are glad you’re able to help.”

Napansin ko naman na napaiwas ng tingin si Cody ng binanggit ko ang pangalan ni Maive. “Yeah, sa totoo lang si Miley nga ang halos gumawa ng organizing. She has a soft spot for these kinds of things like you. Pero busy sya ngayon e kaya di sya nakasama kahit gusto nya.” Sagot nito sakin habang nililibot ang tingin tila may hinahanap.

Agad naman akong napatingin sa gawi ni Maive na haggang ngayon ay busy pa rin sa pakikipag-usap sa mga  nag volunteer. Agad ko rin namang binalik ang tingin kay Cody tapos nakita ko itong nakatingin kay Maive.

“Baka matunaw ang kaibigan ko, Cody.” sabi ko kay Cody na natatawa.

Agad namang umiwas ng tingin si Cody at napakamot sa batok nito at nagsalita “Miley wanted me to pass along some of her ideas,” Cody continued, her voice a little more animated now. “Nabanggit nya na siguro okay kung mag set up din sya ng booth for eco-friendly gear, yung company nya kasi ng po-produce ng mga ganokg stuff. Thought it might be a good way to get people interested while also contributing.”

Agad namang akong napaisip sa sinabi ni Cody, hindi ko alam na may company pala yung kaibigan nya.
"That could work, as long as it aligns with what we're trying to do there. It’s about making sure the essentials reach those in need first.”

Cody shifted again, her fingers fidgeting with the edge of the clipboard. “Of course, of course. Pwede kang kausapin ni Miley tungkol doon. I’ll get her to call you later, maybe?”

Habang nagsasalita si Cody nakikita ko sa mga mata nito na determinado talaga silang tumulong.

“Actually,” Cody said, habang nilalabas nito ang phone nya, “Pwede ko naman syang tawagan ngayon para makapag usap na kayong dalawa, baka may gusto pa syang idagdag sa drive.”

Nagulat naman ako sa sinabi ni Cody “Are you sure Cody? baka busy siya ayoko namang makaabala.”

“Trust me, hindi sya busy besides lunch ngayon oh, malamang nagpapahinga yon ngayon.” Cody replied, already dialing.

Tumango nalang ako sa sinabi ni Cody. After ilang ring ay narinig ko na ang boses ni Miley. My gash, boses niya ba yon? Jusko boses palang halatang maganda na pano pa kaya ang itsura nito.

“Hey, Cody! What’s up?”

“Hey, Miley! Kasama ko ngayon si Dr. Ava Hart, and we were just discussing the donation drive. Gusto nyang marinig yung mga ideas mo. Do you have a moment?”
Sagot ni Cody sa kabilang linya habang nakatingin sakin.

“Of course! Free time ko naman ngayon. ”

Inabot naman sakin ni Cody ang phone nya at nagsalita ang nasa kabilang linya “Hi Dr. Ava”

“Hi, Miley!” I replied, my heart is racing slightly at the prospect of finally speaking with her. “Thanks for taking the time.”

“Yeah yeah, I’m excited about the drive. What do you think of setting up a booth for eco-friendly gear? I believe it could draw in more people and generate some buzz.”

I felt a smile tug at my lips. “Actually nabanggit na sakin ni Cody yan. Tingin ko naman okay yan basta kailangan lang natin masigurado na naka-focus pa rin tayo sa pag po-provide ng mga pangangailangan ng mga masasalanta ng bagyo.”

“Totally agree,” Miley said. “Maybe we can do both? Have a separate area for eco-friendly products while still keeping the main focus on donations? I can bring some samples to showcase what we offer.”

“I like that idea,” I replied, feeling the energy of collaboration. “It could encourage more donations while promoting sustainability.”

Pinapanood lang kami ni Cody na may ngiti sa labi nito, Tinuloy ko naman ang pag discuss ng mga details kay Miley sa telepono.

Ilang minuto pa ang nakalipas at binaba na ni Miley ang tawag kasi tapos na ang free time nya. Inabot ko naman ang phone ni Cody sa kanya at nag pasalamat. “See? That worked out perfectly.”

“Thanks for suggesting it,” I said, feeling a mixture of relief and excitement. “Miley seems really committed to making this work.”

“She is,” Cody agreed, glancing over at Maive, who was now waving Ava to join her. “You two will make a great team.”

Habang naglalakad naman palayo sakin si Cody para puntahan ang mga supplies na dumating pa, nakita ko naman ang sarili ko na iniisip si Miley, what kind of person Miley really was. The way Cody spoke about her, there was a respect and admiration that hinted at something deeper.