Behind Closed Doors

eight

Miro woke up earlier than usual. She stands in front of the body mirror as she stares at herself.

She's wearing white refined short sleeve polo from CF that is paired with plain black trouser from Penshoppee.

"Bakit ba kasi pumayag pa ako?" She let out a deep sigh as she walked away from the mirror. She pick up her stuff on the bed and headed out of the room.

"You're up early for today." Cleir who's busy preparing breakfast smiled at her. Miro didn't bother to even glance at her as she continue to walk towards the door.

"Hindi ka kakain?" Cleir asked her with a laced of sadness in her voice.

Miro didn't respond and slammed the door.

Cleir stared at the door with complicated expression on her face.

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The auditorium is now packed, student were scattered everywhere. Some are still looking for a seat, some are chit chatting with their friends.

The excitement and nervousness of each and every candidate can be felt in every corner.

"Let me have your attention please." The MC speak through the mic that got everyone turn their head to her.

"As you all know today, we.... " And with that the program begun.

But then there is Jens standing in the backstage facing back in front holding her phone near her ear.

"Answer the call Miro." Jens whispered but the frustration got her when Miro didn't pick up her call.

"This girl will be the death of me." She sat down and buried her face on her palm. Trying to grasp everything. Miro is supposed to be here with her since this would the last campaign before the election.

"Where is Ms. Lecaros?" Aliah who just arrived ask. Jens stands from her seat when she heard it.

"Ma'am uh... s-she." Jens stutter and clueless about what she would say.

"Yes Ms. Jens?" Aliah looks at her with anticipation.

"I think Miro really don't want to do this Ma'am. Maybe we should just let her be." Jens carefully answered in her unsure tone.

"No, I asked her before the campaign, and she said she's willing to do this. Now call her and tell her I am looking for her." Aliah speak as a frown form on her face.

"I did call her po but she's not - Jens didn't finished to speak when Aliah walked away from her in a rush.

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Despite of what is happening, Miro is there sitting under the tree near the track field of the university, her eyes close and thoughts are running wild inside her mind.

" Come on Miro." She encourages herself trying to wash her negative emotions away.

Miro failed to notice someone beside her because she is too occupied of her thought. Aliah stare at her for a while.

"Are you nervous?" She asks softly. Miro flinch as she immediately opens her eyes. But she didn't move from her position.

"Why are you here?" Miro asks, here was a sense of surprise and wonder on her face.

"Same question for you dear." Aliah replied as she stands up. She extends her hand to Miro. The latter look in her hand without knowing what to do.

"Get up." Aliah rolled her eyes to Miro.

"Ah." Miro said when she realizes what she's trying to do.

She accepts her hand and they started to walk away.