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Beautiful in my eyes by Joshua Kadison
"Thank you for bringing me here with you, Miro."
Aliah and Miro are now sitting next to each other on the couch.
Miro looked at her and smiled, a soft one.
She placed her hands on Aliah's cheeks.
"I should be the one to thank you. My holidays won't this wonderful without you." She said then press lips on Aliah's forehead. Aliah closed her eyes, melting against her touch. She gently held on Miro's hands.
After a few seconds, Miro pulled away and locked her eyes on her.
"Nasabi ko na ba sayo na sobrang ganda mo?" Miro softly spoke, barely audible. Aliah's eyes sparks a little as her face flushed.
"Never?" Aliah shrugged.
"Come here then." Miro stood from the couch as she extended her hand for Aliah to hold.
Aliah slightly raise her eyes, interested.
But eventually give in and hold Miro's hand.
"I may not be loud about it but really I found you attractive. The first time I laid my eyes on you is the moment I realized that you're the only woman who actually worth to die for. Just look at your face, gorgeous." Miro sincerely spoke as she gently pull Aliah on the center of the living.
"I-I," Aliah open her mouth to say something but she closed it again because she has no idea what to say.
"Shh" Miro shook her head.
Miro tap something on her phone and put it down on the table.
Aliah don't know what's happening but she just let Miro.
The music came in, sounds familiar but Aliah can't recall the last time she heard this.
You're my piece of mind
In this crazy world
You're everything I've tried to find
Your love is a pearl
Miro's hands find it's way to her waist pull her closer, their bodies swaying to the music.
You're my Mona Lisa,
you're my rainbow skies
And my only prayer is that you realize
You'll always be beautiful in my eyes
The world will turn
Aliah's hands on Miro's shoulders feels so right to them, like it's really fit there.
And the seasons will change
And all the lessons we will learn
Will be beautiful and strange
We'll have our fill of tears, our share of sighs
The melody seems perfect or was it their hearts beating in the same rhythm?
"My only prayer is that you realize
You'll always be beautiful in my eyes," Miro sings softly, her voice perfectly blending with the music.
Their eyes locked and Miro feels her heart skip a beat. The lyrics, the music, the moment – everything feels so perfect, so right.
Without noticing it, the music stopped. But they remain standing in each other touch.
"Was it enough to tell you?"
"More then enough." Aliah smiles as she pulled Miro closer to her and sealed the moment with a passionate kiss.
"Happy New Year." Miro grin at her as soon as they pull away from the kiss.
"Indeed a happy new year." Aliah smiles widely.
"Pwede naman na tayong matulog no?" Miro asked that made Aliah laughs.
"Oo na, sleepyhead." Aliah playfully rolled her eyes.
Just when they we're about to walked upstairs, Miro's phone rings.
Napakungot ang noo ni Miro ng makita kung sino ang tumatawag.
"Sige na Miro, sagutin mo na."Aliah encourage her gently.
Miro hesitates but eventually swipes to answer the call.
"Happy new year, bunso." Cleir vulnerable voice came in line.
Ibinaling ni Miro ang mata niya kay Aliah na nakatingin na sa kanya.
"Happy new year." Miro spoke, her voice doesn't contain any emotions.
"When are you coming home? Let's talk." Cleir asked, her voice hints urgency.
"About what?" Miro asked.
"About us, please at least give me some time to explain." Cleir begged.
Miro frowned but Aliah held her hand to calm her down.
"Fine, this would be the last time. Tommorow, 6pm at my condo." Miro hang up the call as soon as she finished talking.
"Don't be so hard, Miro." Aliah smiles at her.
"I am not." Miro denies as she walked ahead to their room. Aliah shook her head and followed behind her.
YOU ARE READING
Behind Closed Doors
FanfictionA mikhaiah fictional story wherein; "How about us?" "There was never an us." What happens if the person we love is not meant for us? And what to do if we are not chosen even if we have given everything?
