Never the Same (MikaReyes-Ara Galang Short Story) Everthing Has Changed book 2

Chapter 5

After a few days of staying in Pampanga, I'm now back here sa dorm. And of course, because the season will be starting soon, Mika as well is back.

We were having breakfast when I noticed Mika putting cereals before milk (she used to put milk before cereals. So weird) when I asked her about it she said, most people do it anyway, when she started waking up at 7AM whenever we had training (training is at 8:30AM and usually she was the last person to leave the dorm for waking up late) just then I thought, a lot of things changed about Mika. Was Camille right? That I was the reason behind this change?

I asked her to have lunch with me and surprisingly, she agreed. But, with Cienne to come with us as well, I think she doesn't want to be somewhere alone with me.

We ate at Tokyo Tokyo and I noticed, she was using chopsticks. Before she never liked using them, she says it slows down her eating. And I actually find that cute.
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When I saw a chance, I grabbed it. I grabbed Mika's hand as well and somehow 'dragged' her up the top floor in Razon's building.

"What are you doing?" she asked.

"We need to talk."

"Talk? About what?"

"About... Us." I said.

"Us? There is no 'us' Vic. We're through. You know, when you cheated on me." she coldly said. I'm aware of what I did and I know it in myself that I cheated on her. But it's different coming from her. Mas masakit.

"I know, I know. And I'm sorry for that."

"I know. And I forgave you."

"But, Mika please hear me out. Just one last time. Please listen." I plead

"Shoot." she sat down and looked me in the eye. I looked at her as well.

"I'm sorry."

"I already for--" I cut her.

"Let me finish. I'm sorry. I'm sorry for causing you so much pain. I would be lying if I tell you I was not hurt rin. But I deserve that. The pain I felt was not enough, compared to the pain you felt. I'm sorry if I'm not perfect." I started sobbing.

"Because the truth is, walang araw na dumaan that I don't think about you, that I don't miss you, that I don't regret hurting you. I never stopped loving you Mika, it was always you. Always." I stopped talking because I can't breathe properly anymore. I kept on sobbing. I can't stop crying.

Mika stood up and walked towards me. I was expecting a slap but instead, she wiped my tears and cupped my face.

"Tama na Vic. Stop crying. Tigil na natin to. Ayusin natin to. Ibalik na natin ito sa dati." she smiled and gave me a tight hug.

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