Behind Closed Doors

forty

The next day after the heated argument with Jens, Miro decided to visit Ghei again.

When she arrived at the club, she felt alive again. Maybe just one shot of her favorite drink then it will be okay.

As soon as she walked in the club the sense of familiarity drawn to her.

She roamed her eyes around the area. She smiled slightly. Not bad tho.

"Miro!" Someone called her, it's Ghei. The woman smiling at her widely while waving.

Miro walked up to her with excitement.

"Nakauwi ka na pala." Ghei smiled at her. Miro tapped her shoulder as she settled herself on the stool across the counter.

"Ah oo, noong isang lang." Miro replied.

"So?" Ghei looks at her.

"Hmm?" Miro stared back with confusion.

"Kwento ka naman." Ghei muttered as she prepares Miro's drink.

Miro put her arms above the counter.

"Nothing much to talk about really." Miro shrugs but Ghei give her a knowing look.

"Wala talaga, promise." Miro put her hands on the air seems like surrendering. Ghei laughed at her.

"Whatever, ayaw mo lang siguro magkwento ng kilig moments niyo." Ghei teases her. Miro's face heat up and she looks away immediately.

"Sabi na nga ba." Ghei shook her head at her.

They catch up a little more until Ghei's shift is up.

"Uuwi ka ba sainyo? O ihahatid mo ako?" Ghei asked as soon as they reach the parking area of the club.

"Nagtanong ka pa, gusto mo lang naman din magpahatid." Miro chuckles that made Ghei laugh as well.

"Sira ka talaga." Ghei shove her away and get in the passenger seat.

"Amoy chix pa yung kotse mo ah." Ghei jokes again.

"Dami mo talagang alam." Miro said while putting on her seatbelt, Ghei did the same thing.

"Nagsasabi lang naman ako ng totoo." Ghei shrugs her shoulder. Miro shook her head as a smile form on her lips.

"So? Ano nga? Bakit ka nandito? Up ba yan for beer?" Ghei asked. Miro glanced at her.

"Ramdom things that bothering me." Miro uttered while focus on driving.

"Wait nga, bakit alam mo na may something wrong?" Miro asked, puzzled.

'Pinupuntahan mo lang naman ako kapag may problema ka.' Ghei smiled sadly with her thoughts but she set that aside.

"Ramdam ko lang." She said as she stared out the window.

"Hmm..." Miro just hummed and keep on driving.

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"Miro! Gising na!" Jens voice came in that made Miro push her eyes open. Miro reach her phone.

"Jens, ano ba ang bigat!" Miro utter in annoyance when Jens jumped above her.

"Get off me!" Miro groaned while pushing Jens away.

"Ano ba kasi yun?" Miro asked as she sat up on her bed.

"Nadischarged na si ate Cleir." Jens smiled at her.

"Good for her." Miro got off the bed and walked towards her shower room.

"So, be ready kasi dito natin siya i-uuwi." Jens lay on the bed comfortably.

Miro stop on her track as she looks back at Jens.

Miro didn't complain, she sighed and went in to do her morning routine.

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Miro sat on the couch while waiting for Cleir to arrived, Jens sat beside her while browsing through her phone.

Miro stared at the door without knowing what to feel anymore.

Then the door swings open, Cleir walked in quietly.

Mas payat na siya ngayon compare dati.
She's pale and looks weak. Miro. didn't know whether she would help her or just watch her. But Jens is quick enough to react.

"Hello, ate." Jens smiled at her and help her to sat on the couch.

"I'll get you some water muna." Jens walked in the kitchen and let the two alone.

Miro became stiff when she realises it's just the two of them. She wanted to walked away but she just can't bring her feet to do so.

Cleir turned to look at her. But Miro keep her eyes ahead.

Cleir look down at her hands on her lap.
She's trying to build up her courage to talk to her.

"Here is your water." Jens tried to light up the mood around them.

"Miro do you need my assistance here or ikaw na lang?" Jens asked while looking at Miro.

"I-I" Miro got caught off her guard so she didn't know what to say.

"No need for assistance Jens, kaya ko naman." Cleir is the one who spoke first. Jens looks hesitant but she eventually nodded.

Jens bid her goodbye and left. Miro and Cleir stayed there, no one dares to talk. The tension between them thicken.

Miro's phone rings that break the heavy atmosphere. Miro stood from the couch and went outside.

"Hello?" Miro said as soon as she answered the call.

"Are you up today? Inom lang." Ghei's voice came in line.

"I can't today Ghei e. I have something to. do." Miro felt sorry for not going there but she also has to stay here.

"You can go." Cleir's voice from behind made Miro quickly turned to her.

"I'll call you next time." Miro spoke through the phone before hanging up.

"I don't want to. Now, get inside." Miro spoke that made Cleir nodded submissively.

Miro finally understood life. She should put those past memories behind to be able to make a new one.

Cleir needs her now, so she would be there.

Because she knows the feeling of having no one when you needed them the most.

Miro is not that heartless to take revenge. She's too kind for that.