Mine! No Objections Allowed (Mikhaiah Adaptation)

Chapter 17 : Aiah the Martyr

Even on the road, the granny could not stop thanking them.

Mikha was in front pushing the cart. Aiah stayed by the grandma, saying, "There's no need to thank me, it's compulsory for children to be educated nowadays, there was no need for school fees to begin with."

"I know." The grandma sighed. "But they say that I don't have a passport or something, I don't understand either. I don't remember the reason exactly but they told me my grandson can't go to school."

When they reached grandma's residence, they instantly felt the need to help her further.

The grandma's grandson looked smaller, thinner and frailer than other kids his age. When he saw them, he called them 'Ate' a little timidly, before running over to his grandma and saying, "Grandma, tomorrow I can push the cart to help you sell, I'm strong enough to do that."

The elderly was a good senior, and the child a filial grandson. The two of them were the pillars of each other's life.

Aiah did not say more, leaving after saying goodbye.

She knows she's not strong enough to stop her tears once they start.

She remembered the address just as Mikha came out and said, "Let's get you home."

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In the car, Aiah turned the radio on.

She discovered that Mikha did not like listening to music while driving, and she had never seen her honk before. She had such amazing driving habits.

She told Maloi about the grandma, and sent the address over.

[Goddess Aiah: And when it's cold, make sure to send some blankets and food over.]

[Maloi: Isn't it enough to just give them money, why go through all this trouble?]

[Goddess Aiah: No. Goods only.]

[Maloi: Got it, have you thought about how you intend to explain yourself when you come back?]

Aiah did not reply, turning her head to the side instead and humming along to the music.

Seeing the grandma was saddening but she had learned how to make sure it doesn't affect her directly.There were too many pitiful people in the world, if she felt sad for every one she came across, how would she live?

At the red light, Mikha stopped her car and asked, "Straight home?"

"Let's exchange phone numbers," Aiah said, out of the blue instead as she turned around and meet Mikha's eyes. "Chatting in Messenger is not always convenient."

Making it seem as if they were dating online.

She did not want to date Mikha online, she wanted to properly date her. The sort of dating where she could just kiss her whenever she wanted to.

The thought made her giddy. 

By now, Mikha was used to the person in front of her not sticking to conventions. She unlocked her phone and handed it over. "Save it."

Aiah's eyes brightened immediately.

She licked her lips, happily taking the phone from Mikha.

They had the same brand of phones!!!

Once she had keyed in the number, she hesitated at the contact name before quickly typing something and saving it.

She did not go through Mikha's phone. After saving her contact, she just held on to the phone tightly. It was only when they reached the parking lot that she finally put it down in the caddy between their seats.