Mika's POV
It had been weeks na since that mini confrontation that I had with Kiefer. And I am thankful naman na he finally stopped bothering me. At least I can finally go back in to my normal life. No more bashings na rin. Well not actually na no more, but at least na minimize siya.
Last night, I received a call from Thirdy, yes the Tihrdy na brother ni Kiefer. He heard about my hamstring injury and he was kinda worried.
I really appreciate him tho, na kahit wala na kami ng kuya niya he still cares for me. Hindi ko naman ma dedeny na na totouch ako sa mga gestures niya. But I sometimes don't want to accept his offers na i accompany ako dahil ayaw ko na rin na may maka kita saamin at baka kung ano-ano pa ang sabihin nila.
And back to what I have said earlier that Thirdy called me last night, it was actually about him inviting me for a trip today. I don't know where we are going but I just agreed anyway. Ang kulet nga din kasi, just like his manong.
He told me na he'll pic me up at 8 in the morning, he even told me na mag dala daw ako nang clothes na good for a 2 nights stay. So, hindi nalng ako nag reklamo and followed na lng his instructions. I am already done packing my things when I heard someone knock in my door.
By the way, I am actually staying now here sa condo ko. A graduation gift from my dad na I insisted rin naman to pay him if makapag ipon na ako.
I opened the door and I saw thirdy wearing a cap. I greeted him with a smile and he greeted me back din. He took my bags from me and led me to his car.
"Thirds, where are we heading ba?" I asked him.
I didn't receive any other reply from him but just a smile. I got annoyed with it naman agad, kainis hindi na nga nag sasalita ni mag inform saakin ng kung saan kami pupunta ay hindi pa magawa.
I think na notice na niya na na annoy ako and so nagsalita siya.
"We're going back, for you to move on." He simply said with a smile.
Ha? ano daw? nakakalito naman nun I just brushed it off. And decided to take a nap. I think malayo pa naman kami sa kung saan man kami pupunta.
After 30 mins...
"Miks, wakeeeeey wakey." Thirdy.
"Uhmmm.. Oh sorry, naantok kasi ako bigla. Are we here na..... WHAT THE HELL?" I was surprised when I found out where we were.
AIRPORT? Why the hell he is bringing me here?
"Miks, c'mon I already booked a flight for us na. Sayang naman if hindi natin sasakyan ang plane." Thirdy. I think he noticed that I was surprised and angry at the same time.
"Saan ba talaga tayo pupunta Thirds?" I aked, with matching nakakunot ang no-o.
"Ilo-ilo."
And with what he said, na speechless ako. I don't think I am ready to go back to that place. The place where we started our journey to Infinity and beyond. The place na kung saan lahat ng promises na kaya naming ibigay sa isa't-isa ay inukit namin sa mga bato, mga promises na sinira lng pala.
I don't know what got into my mind pero sumama parin ako. Maybe, its time na rin for me to go back there and to see if maapektohan pa ba ako. And I think, na gets ko na ang sinabi ni Thirdy kanina.
"We're going back, for you to move on."
It had been an hour long flight, nako napagaod naman ako dun. Hindi ko na rin kinausap si Thirdy during the flight kasi naiinis parin ako sa kanya.
"Miks, I know you're angry. But believe me, this will help." Thirdy.
Wala, I just nodded na lng. May magagawa pa ba ako? sumama na ako, nandito na ako.
Now, we are on our way to their place. As we arrived, sinalubong kami ng lola nila.
"Oh, Toto. Mayo kay nag bisita kaman di. Baw, sin-o na dala mo nga babahi? Daw ka Familliar aw?" Asked lola.
"Uhm La, Good evening. Nahidlaw man ko di bi. Kilala niyo ni upod ko. Si Mika bala haw. Mika Reyes." thirdy answered at nag mano na rin ako. Para nga naman talagang nakilala ako agad ng lola niya.
"Aw, Inday. Hidlaw (namiss ka namin) man kami simo ba. Musta na kamo ni Kiefer?" Tanong ng lola niya, and Thirdy translated it right away naman.
Ito na nga ba ang sinasabi ko, this tour will definitely be a reminder of my past. I just smiled and I don't know, parang na teary-eyed ako. I was about to answer na but suddenly Thirdy spoke.
"Lola bala, mayo na sila nga friends ni manong duwa ah." Thanks Thirds. I mouthed at him. He saved me from that question na wala akong alam kung pano ko sasagutin at hindi ko rin alam kung ano ang sagot.
We got inside na and ate our luch. Nako, busog na busog talaga ako. Pinaghandaan talaga ako nila ng Favorite ko. Napakalalaki pa ng mga Shrimps which gave me a very satisfying dinner.
At first, parang ang awkward ng lunch. The topic was all about me and kiefer lng talaga. Mabuti naman at si Thirdy magaling mag change ng topic. He saved me from those questions na wala naman akong maisasagot.
After eating, we decide to take a rest na lng muna, since pagod din ako sa pag kain, and biyahe of coarse. Hinatid na ako ni Thirdy sa room ni Dani here.
It was my first time inside Dani's room here sa ilo-ilo, kasi before when we went here dun ako natulog sa guest room with the other volleyball players. The moment Thridy went out, I then threw myself in to the bed. I let out a big yawn, stretched my arms and dozed of.
I was just sleeping soundly and comfortably when I felt someone giving me gentle kisses. I don't know but the scent of that person is actually familiar. It is the scent that I actually loved, not too strong it was more like a natural scent. And then, I realized that I actually know this scent..
I slowly opened my eyes, and to my surprise, it was him. It was Kiefer. I was shocked, why would he do this? How did this happen? I thought he was now at L.A chasing after his dreams. But wait, what should I do now?
before I could even speak up, he opened his mouth and said something.
"Hi Bae, I missed you. I brought you lots of chocolates!" He said.
After saying those, he then kissed me again in my forehead, then to the tip of my nose next was to my cheeks. I felt myself blushed. Why am I letting him do this? He now have a girlfriend, and as far as i remember, my last message to him was me telling him to leave me alone.
"Kief, why are you doing this?" Finally, I had something to tell him.
"Miks, what are you talking about? You agreed to be the other girl remember?" kiefer.
WHAT?! NO! What is he talking about? Me, agreeing to be the other girl? What the hell, this can't be. I am not that kind of girl! Yes, I love him. I love him so much but I respect myself so much. This can't be. He then stood up, took his phone and talked to someone
"Yes hon, I'll see you later ok. I'm still in a meeting but we're almost done na... Yes ly, I love you. I miss you so much!" He looked at me smirking.
What is this! No! You just can't do that to me kief!! You just can't tell me you miss me and tell someone else the exact same thing! No!
"I hate you! How dare you!!! SINASAKTAN MO NANAMAN AKO! Bakit!!! Maawa ka naman sakin!!! Tama naaa! Tama na!!! ta..."
"Miks! Mika!! Wake up! wake up. Hey! hey"
I suddenly opened my eyes, I am now crying. And then I saw Thirdy looking at me worriedly until I realized that it was all just a dream. I was just dreaming. Thirdy reached for me and hugged me, now he is rubbing my back.
"It's just a bad dream Miks, don't worry. It will never happen. We won't let that happen." Thirdy.
I composed myself and faced him. I just flashed my sweetest smile to let him know that I am now ok. I told him that I'll just fix myself and then I'll go out to eat our dinner. He agreed and went out afterwards.
Okay Miks, Inhale exhale. Napaka babaw naman ng plot ng dream mo pero kung makaiyak ka napaka O.A mo. Kung i cocompare mo sa mga dreams mo noon, isa lng to sa mga panaginip na ma tuturing mong nakakatawa.
I stood up, washed my face and then went out na. When I went out, I was so surprise to see who was there. It was Dani. Now how can I really move on when I am actually surrounded by a whole lot of Ravenas. I just shrugged my thought off. When Dani saw me, she then ran to hug me.
"Hi ate Miks! Long time no see. I missed you talaga sobra!" She said while pouting.
Nako this girl, reminding me of someone nanaman. Hay nako!
"Aww, baby girl. I missed you too." I said while hugging her back.
"Ate, Kuya Thirds informed me about your agenda here, and so I am here to help!!" She said with a wide smile.
"To help? hahaha what do you mean Dani?" I said, pretending as if hindi ko pa na gets ang sinabi niya.
"Ate naman, Operation MOVE ON!" Dani.
Napatawa nalng ako sa sinabi niya. I know its been months na, I actually know na slowly nakaka move on na ako. I don't want them to think na I am head over hills with Kiefer. So I answered them with something na baka maka paniwala sa kanila na wala na talaga.
"Naku, Dani naka move on na ako. I just went here because Thirdy gave me ono other choice. And actually, I am entertaining someone na. You know Joshua Torralba naman diba? We're actually dating na." I said smiling na parang sure na sure na talaga ako sa sinabi ko.
Thirdy just gave me a questioning look and I just mouthed at him na I'll explain later. Well, totoo naman na Joshua and I are going out on a date na. Hindi ko sana gusto na may makaalam, but I think its time na rin naman to let them know na I am now letting go of kiefer. Hindi ko naman panakip butas si Johua, it's just that when I am with him, I forget about Kiefer.
Since Dani is her, we shared the same room. Spent the whole night watching SDTG. Naku, I thought naman nag bago na mga likes ng batang to. Napaisip na lng ako bigla, is she also this close with the present? I saw their pics when they went to London, and they really looked like they were Bff's na. I was busy with my thoughts when I heard Dani call my name. I looked at here with a questioning look, and then she finally spoke.
"Ate, nothing changed between us naman diba? I wan't you to be happy and whatever it is that will make you happy, i'll really support you. And as a sibling naman of kuya Kief, I also need to support him, and show him na I'm happy whenever he's happy. I hope na kung ano ang meron tayo, it will still stay the same. No matter what." Dani.
"Of coarse Dan. I am your ate whatever happens." i said. Wala eh, yun lang nakaya kong sabihin. Ayaw ko nang mag comment ng masyado. Basta yun na yun. Ok kami, and she's out with whatever na mangyari samin ni Kiefer.
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Day 2
"Ate wake up na! We are going somewhere." Dani.
Dani woke me up, she seemed to be so excited. I wonder where it is that we are going. And I wish na sana, no more "remembering kiefer" today. I got up, took a bath, ate breakfast and so.. We are all set to go.
We rode a boat as a mean of our transportation, and sa pag kita ko pa lng sa sasakyan namin I know na kung saan kami papunta.
After a quiet long boat ride, finally nandito na kami. Ano na naman kaya ang pakulo ng magkapatid na to. Why did they bring me here kaya? As I look around, I can remember nanaman some happy memories. Mga happy na memories na nakakapa sad sakin, labo diba? Ano ba naman kasi self, bakit kapa sumama dito, yan tuloy nahuhurt ka na.
Bumubuo na ang mga luha sa mga mata ko when suddenly Thirdy called me. I looked at him, he was signaling me to come near him. Nako Thirdy, pag ito has something to do with Kiefer nanaman iiyak na talaga ako.
I went near him. I was shocked when he held my hand. His hands were all cold and sweaty I wonder what's with this guy.
"Miks, I think it's time." He said while looking at me. He seemed to be so serious.
After saying those iba-ibang mga scenario ang pumasok sa ulo ko. Is he going to abduct me? Napaka creepy na kasi ng mga gestures niya. Sometimes, nakikita ko si Kiefer sa mga pag-aalala niya. Sa tuwing nagagalit siya if he would know na nagka injury ako. He just reminds me of Kiefer. Hindi naman ako assuming pero mas lalong hindi ako manhid. I think dudamoves to sakin. But, there are times naman na na fefeel ko na he's just doing those things dahil friends kami.
I just continued following him, he's still holding my hands. Until na realize ko na parang napaka familiar na ng place. And yes, Tama nga ako.
I am now standing in this exact spot where me and kiefer started our journey to infinity and beyond. I looked at Thirdy, he was just staring at me then suddenly he pointed something. He pointed the stone na kung saan namin inukit yung "Miefer". Wala na, the moment I saw it hindi ko na na [igilin mga luha ko. I started crying. I was sobbing like a baby, I don't know why. I already told myself na naka move on na ko [ero bakit sa tuwing naalala ko ang mga memories namin together, nasasaktan pa rin ako.
'Why are you doing this Thirds?" I said in between my sobs. "Why do you have to bring me here?"
"Miks, the only way you can completely move on from something is to let it hurt you once again and make you realize that you are finally tired of getting hurt by that something all over again. Nakakapagod if paulitulit nalng Miks, tell yourself that. Na hindi mo na gustong ma saktan ng dahil sa isang bagay." Thirdy
"Thirds, I am fine! I was fine na! You don't have to do this. I can move on, through my own little ways." I told him. Anger was evident in my voice. I am pissed. Angry. Annoyed and hurt. Why does he have to do this pa? Oo na gets ko ang point niya na gusto niya akong tulungan mag move on. But through this, mas lalong nasasaktan ako.
"Miks, you were never ok. Yes you always shpw those people your sweet smile. But kitang-kita sa mga mata mo Miks. Malungkot ka. Now, I am proud of you. Seeing you crying so hard right now. I know na after this whole day of drama and crying, finally you will get tired of it and won't get affected by it anymore. Miks, I was the one who liked you first. But manong was so vocal with his feelings towards you. He loved you no doubt. But if only, I knew na this will happen.. I should've not given you up. I should've fought for my feelings for you. I should've not let you fall in love with him. But, it's too late now. The damages had been done. Now, I have the guts na to at least make you feel better. I am not confessing my love for you Miks. But I am doing this out of friendship. Ngayon na kaya na kitang pasayahin, tulungan at damayan. I will do it. I will be one of the members of you support group. Whatever that will make you happy, I will always support you." said Thirdy.
He was really looking straight in to my eyes. Sincerity and concern was really evident in his eyes. Now this is what being lucky feels like. having someone whom you could really trust. Having someone who have nothing else to offer than his support. I ran towards Thirdy, hugged him. And whispered thank you.
After that drama, we now both manage to laugh. We were just talking about stupid nothings. Now, everything is clear between me and Thirdy. He cares for me, but not to the point that he wants me. #Friendshipgoals diba.
We decided that we should go back na and eat. After all, ginutom ako sa iyak ng iyak. When we arrived we saw Dani pouting I think naiinis to dahil hindi namin sinama.
"Nakakainis kayo! Hindi kayo nangsasama!" Sabi ko na nga ba. I went near her hugged her and kissed her forehead.
"Thank You Baby Girl. Thanks to you and your Kuya Thirdy." After saying that I felt that a smile formed in her lips.
"Aww, Ate miks. You're welcome! Always here for you. But, you still need to make bawe! Lets take a selfie pls. The 3 of us. Please!" She pleaded.
I agreed na lang. no choice na eh, bahala na kung ano isipin ng mga tao. But in fairness to baby girl, she knows what to do.
@ravenadani : Happy to spend time with you Ate Miks! Friendship remains. STRONG LIKE A ROCK!! *Insert picture*
Dani tweeted our pic. It was Her, me in the middle and Thirdy resting his head in my arm while wrapping his hands on my waist. Ok, wrong pose brother Thirds, parang magkakagulo nanamn this.
Kiefer's POV
Now, finally I'm going back home. Si Mama at papa ang susundo sakin, with A of coarse. Sabi nila mom, may getaway daw si Thirds at Dani. Bonding daw sila. Kainis tong dalawang to, timing pa talaga kung kailan ako uuwi. Hindi man lang ako hinintay? I just shrugged that thought off though.
Finally, plane had landed. I am now waiting for my luggage's here at the carousel. Since wala pa naman, I grabbed my phone. Turned it on and texted mom na nandito na ako. The moment I turned my 4G on, bomba bomba ang mga twitter notifications ko. Ano nanaman kaya to?
A lot of fans are mentioning me into a certain tweet by Dani. I got curios but nakita ko na nandiyan na mga bagahe ko. Later ko nalng to titignan.
As I was walking my way out from the airport, andaming fans ang nakaabang. Napaka heart warming naman ng welcome na to. Maraming nag papapicture so I obliged. Then I saw my girlfriend from a far together with my mom and dad. I walked my way towards them and kissed them all. Finally I can really feel like I'm at home.
We got inside the car na, and then I remembered kanina about sa tweet ni Dani. So I asked mom if where ba sila pumunta nila Dani My mom just answered me plainly, "Iloilo".
Then, I opened that tweet and "SHIT!" napasigaw ako.
"What's wrong hon" A.
"Nothing, just saw something na nakakatakot. Let's rest na hon." I said. And so she noded.
I know what I saw, I know who I saw. It was my ex, my ex Mika Reyes. The darling of the crowd of UAAP. She's with my siblings back in my hometown. Bakit sila mag kasama? And Thirdy, kung makabakod kay Mika, parang takot maagawan. Ano to? Bakit ganito? Hindi to pwede, hindi to pwede lalo na't magkapatid kami.
To: Thirdy Ravena
HI BRO! DIDN'T YOU MISSED ME? Parang busy ka yata ah. Busy mang-ahas?
~ LAST UPDATE FOR THIS WEEK I THINK.
Still need to study pa eh. Love lots! This is the longest update I had made so far HAHAHAHAHA please don't forget to vote and comment.
P.S Friends lng talaga si Thirdy and Mika here sa story! PROMISE :)