All Roads Lead Back to You

Chapter 8

Alyssa

Ilang minuto na rin akong gising, and it felt safe to be in the arms of Mika. A few moments later, I felt that she is moving. Baka gising na. I held my breath. I don't know how to react or how she would react once she realizes that we are spooning. 

I felt her hug tighten. Then stopped. "Good morning," I said softly. She slowly removed her arms around me, and I was able to finally turn towards her. Magkaharap na kami. 

I smiled. She smiled back, a little bit awkwardly. "Hi, good morning," muli kong bati. "Good morning, did you sleep well?" tugon naman niya.

Bakit ang ganda niya? Bagong gising lang pero sobrang angelic niya. "Uhm oo, thank you," sagot ko.

"Good," Mika replied, and smiled one last time. She then got up and headed to the bathroom. Then she turned around and paused, "Mag CR ka na ba? O ako na muna?" she asked.

I am still in trance because of her beauty. "Sure, ikaw na muna," I fumbled. Once she was inside the bathroom, parang saka lang ko nakahinga ng maluwag. What was that all about? Bakit parang wala lang sa kanya na we were spooning a while ago? Was that a normal thing among friends? 

I was still basking with what happened when my phone rang. I took my phone and saw that it was tita Vania calling. I made a deep sigh and answered the call:

Alyss: Hi Tita

Vania: Kakagising mo lang? Where are you? 

Aly: Still in Bulacan, don't worry, I'll be there.

Vania: Our meeting was moved later, 5pm na daw. Pero pumunta ka na rin dito para hindi ka ma-late.

Aly: Okay po. Thank you tita. See you later

We ended the call. Buti na lang moved yung meeting. Hindi ko kailangan mag madali. And more time with Mika muna.

Mika

OMG, what was that all about Mika? Nakakahiya, bakit ka naka back hug kay Alyssa? Patay malisya na lang. Idaan sa ngiti. Nakakahiya talaga. But it felt good. Her warm body against mine felt nice. I like it. What's with this Valdez? Bakit ang komportable ko sa kanya? Buti na lang hindi na lang niya pinansin. O baka hindi rin niya alam paano namin paguusapan yung spooning namin. Napatagal tuloy ang pag shower ko dahil sa mga iniisip ko.

"Sorry, ang tagal ko magshower," sabi ko once i opened the door. "Ano oras ng meeting niyo?" tuloy ko.

"It's okay, moved din yung meeting ko later this afternoon. So no need to rush," sagot niya. Ayan na naman ang dimples niya. Lagi na lang ako dinadaan nito sa ngiti e.

Siya naman ang naligo. Habang nasa banyo siya, dali dali ako nagbihis. Bumaba ako sa kusina to make sure na may breakfast for her. Buti nagluto na pala ni Mommy. Niluto niya ang longganisa na dala ko, eggs, spam, hotdog, fried rice, at may pandesal, soup, at pancakes. Ang daming niluto ni Mommy. "Ma, bakit ang dami naman nan?" tanong ko. "May bisita tayo. And this is our way of thanking her kasi hinatid ka niya diba?" sagot naman ni mommy.

Bumalik na ako sa kwarto para tawagin si Aly mag breakfast.

Alyssa

Pagbaba namin sa dining area, andun na sila. Sabay-sabay kami kumain. "Wow tita, ang dami naman po pagkain," sabi ko. "Thank you namin yan kasi inihatid mo si Yeye," sagot naman ni Tita. 

"Kung ganito po pala, e lagi ko na po ihahatid si Mika," nakangiti kong sagot. Nagtawanan naman sina Miko at Micole. Narinig kong tila nabilaukan si Mika dahil sa sinabi ko. Agad ko siyang inabutan ng tubig, "Okay ka lang?" tanong ko. Bahagya naman siya tumango.

"Dahan-dahan kasi ng lamon, ate Ye," pang-aasar ni Miko. Tiningnan lang siya ni Mika, at saka nilunok ang kanyang pag kain. Natawa naman ako sa kakulitan ng pamilya nila. 

After kumain ay nagkwentuhan muna kami. And then nagpaalam na ko. I have to go back to Manila and face reality. This small detour with Mika's family was much needed. Nagpasalamat ako sa pamilya ni Mika at saka umalis.

Inihatid ako ni Mika hanggang sa kotse. 

"Thank you ulit," sabi ko.

"Ako nga dapat magpasalamat. Pasensya na naabala ko ang plans mo." Sagot niya.

"Dont worry about it. Spending time with you and your family was the best part of this trip. See you later." Sabi ko. I was about to open the door of my car when she leaned forward para mag beso. I was not prepared kaya I moved my head. 

Her lips brushed mine. Sparks everywhere! I froze. Then she spoke, "ay! hahaha sige na magingat mag drive ha." Kita na namula siya. Ako, ramdam kong namula ako. I slowly went in my car. Tumayo siya sa side walk and waved good bye. I honked my car and drove away. 

And all through out my drive back to Manila, I was dazed. I need to see Mika again, soon. I smiled and felt ready to face whatever reality I left behind.

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An update, finally! 

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