Player 1 | MIKHAIAH AU

Part 39

"Ano ba 'yan, Mackenzie? Punta ka ba d'yan para dagdagan ang problema ni Ate Addison? Una naligaw ka, ngayon naman nanakawan ka pa. Ano next, kulang ka na pag-uwi mo dito?" Sab rants, frustration spilling over the video call.

"Twiny, ikalma mo na utak mo. Magkasama na kami, okay?" Mackenzie replies, her tone light but reassuring as she angles the camera to show Addison reading in bed behind her.

"I've called the company to report your stolen phone," Gab says, his calm voice cutting through the chaos.

"Thanks, bro. Bibili na lang ako ng bago bukas," Mackenzie replies with a grateful smile.

"Bro, kamusta naman ang Oplan Balik Maddie?" Jhai pipes in, squeezing her face into the frame.

"Eto oh," Mackenzie says, smirking as she pans back to Addison, who gives a quick wave.

"Yabang," Gab teases, shaking his head at Mackenzie's smugness.

"Hay naku, Mackenzie Lim, pasalamat ka mabait si Ate Addison," Sab warns, her voice firm. "If you hurt her again, ako na mismo magtatakwil sa 'yo."

"Opo, Princess," Mackenzie replies, hands raised in surrender, before sneaking a soft smile toward Addison. "Promise, loyal ako sa Quinn ko."

"End call na, baks!" Jhai says, playfully covering the camera.

"Wait lang, Jhai," Mackenzie says, standing from her chair. "Mahal, I'll step out for a bit, may pag-uusapan lang kami," she tells Addison.

"Okay, love," Addison replies, barely looking up from her book.

Outside, Mackenzie's playful tone shifts. "Jhai, kamusta yung pinapagawa ko?" she asks, her voice serious.

"Eh yun na nga, ssob," Jhai begins hesitantly. "Ayaw tanggapin ni Ms. K. Sabi niya baka mas mapag-usapan niyo pa pagbalik mo."

Mackenzie exhales heavily, her brows furrowing. "Ang hirap naman nito."

"Mackie boi," Gab says gently, his sincerity cutting through the tension. "Just know we're here, whatever you decide."

"Thanks, guys," Mackenzie replies, her voice soft. "You always keep me grounded."

"Uy, ALAS soft hours!" Jhai teases, trying to lighten the mood.

"Uto, antok lang 'to," Mackenzie says with a tired chuckle. "Goodnight sa inyo, mga abangers."

"Night, Macks."

"Night, Twiny."

The call ends, leaving Mackenzie standing alone under the quiet night sky, her thoughts heavy.

"Mackie," Addison whispers, wrapping her arms around Mackenzie's waist as they stand on the balcony.

"Hindi ka pa antok, love?" Mackenzie asks, intertwining their fingers and holding her close.

"Hmm, maybe later. I'm not that tired yet," Addison murmurs, snuggling into Mackie's neck.

"If you're tired, I'll go na so you can rest," Mackenzie says softly, turning to face her while brushing a hand across her cheek.

"Go where?" Addison asks, confused.

"Sa hotel, of course. I need to sleep too," Mackenzie replies, a teasing smile on her lips.

"Why not stay the night?" Addison says, her hands moving up to rest around Mackie's nape.

"Addison... stop before I can't stop myself," Mackenzie whispers, their foreheads gently touching.

"Who's telling you to stop?" Addison says, her voice barely audible as their faces inch closer.

"Meow." Lingling jumps up between them, breaking the moment.