Neighbor ✓ [MikhAiah] [Book #2]

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3RD PERSON

"Guys, malapit na holiday break!" Amalia says, trying to catch everyone's attention. "Gala kayo tayo?"

"Parang di ko kaya, marami pa ako assignment eh." Cole says sadly.

"Baka pumunta ako Batanggas para kitain grandparents ko." Alana comments.

"Pwede sumama?" Jo asks excitedly.

"Nope," Cole replies instead, and Jo pouts.

"Ako baka pumunta lang ako sa parents ko," Stella adds to which Sienna and Gisellse raises their hands in agreement.

"Hmmm, I guess kami na lang ulit ni Uyab gagala." Amalia says with a smile.

"What about Miks?" Stella asks. "Is she even here?"

"She's probably with Judy now," Cole replies. "Magjowa na sila ah."

"ANO?!" The rest of the group yelps, except for Alana, who just wants some peace of mind.

"Hindi niya ba sinabi sainyo?" Cole asks. "Parang kahapon lang naging sila."

"Huy," Jo nudges Alana's shoulder. "Okay ka lang?"

Alana nods.

"Tingnan niyo oh!" Siena points to the couple walking into the cafeteria. The group sees Judy smiling brightly, while Mikaela wears her usual emotionless expression as they approach the table.

"Don't tell me, uupo silang dalawa dito?" Amalia mumbles.

"Hi, guys!" Judy greets everyone except Alana, who feels like she just needs to rest. Mikaela sighs and sits in her usual seat. She tries to gently tell her girlfriend they shouldn't hang out with her friends right now, but Judy insists on staying.

"H-Hi, Miks!" The girls awkwardly smile as Judy sits beside Mikaela. Everything feels so sudden, leaving BINI unsure how to react.

Alana looks up, locking eyes with Judy's hateful gaze. The atmosphere turns heavy and awkward. Jo glances at Alana now and then, checking on her.

"She's acting weird today," Mikaela, watching Alana stab a piece of tomato on her plate without eating. Alana doesn't feel like eating; it's the first time in years she's lost her appetite.

"Ikaw, Miks? Saan mo plano pumunta this holiday?" Jo asks, finally breaking the silence.

"Honeymoon, probably?" Cole shrugs.

"Hindi pa natin alam," Amalia replies.

"Sama kaya kayo saamin, nila Stel and Giselle, punta kami ng.. Idk siguro gumala lang sa BGC." Jo offers. "Sama ka rin, Lana."

Alana gives a weak smile. "Sabi ko nga sainyo, pupunta ako batangga—"

"How about we go to BGC?" Judy interrupts. "You should take me there!"

"Maybe next time na lang," Mikaela replies while the other girls glance awkwardly at Alana.

"I can't go," Alana mutters, returning to her blank expression.