The helicopter landed on the ground and from it jumped Mika’s older brother, Perry and Krystal’s older sister, Jessica…
Mika: Kuya!
Krystal: Sica unnie!
The siblings were hugging each other, leaving Ara standing alone. Pinipigilan niya ang sarili na umiyak.
Ara: Busy lang siguro sila Kuya kaya hindi na sumama. Okay lang ako. Ang importante makakauwi na kami. Ano ba, Ara, huwag ka ngang O.A.. Mahal ka ng mga ‘yun. Huwag kang iiyak. Huwag kang iiyak. Huwag kang –
Ara was dumbfounded by the arms that held her.
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Ara: Ang bango… Sino ba ‘to?
Ara looked up to see a familiar face…
Tumambad sa harapan niya ang rookie point guard ng De La Salle Green Archers...
Ara: Thomas???
Thomas: Aruh...
Oh! Sorry. Napahigpit ba pagyakap ko? Sorry talaguh. Uhmm… I just thought na…
Ara: Ha? Hindi. Okay lang, Thomas.
Thomas: Talaga? You won’t sue me?
Ara: Hindi. ‘To naman. Salamat, anyway.
Thomas: For what?
Ara: Alam ko namang naaawa ka lang sa’kin kasi wala akong kayakap. Si Mika, may Kuya Perry. Si Intsik, andyan Ate niya. Ako…
Thomas: I don’t think the term is ‘awa’. Aruh, the truth is, nung nakita kita, I felt so… happy.
I mean, kayo ni Mika. Everybody was grieving because we really thought you’re gone. And now, you’re here… in front of me… Still breathing… Still dwelling on the same ground I'm standing upon… and still… beautiful.
Ara: *awkward………* ha? Ang itim ko na nga eh. Tsaka isang linggo na kong walang ligo. Tsaka – Ah basta! Uhm… Thomas, nakita niyo rin ba sina Ate Aby?
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Those Three Words
FanfictionStranded. Disoriented. Lost in an island miles away from civilization... Will Volleyball Superstar Mika Reyes find her way home? Will she still find strength in a place where she is alone? Or is she?
