Nothing's Better Than This (Mika Reyes - Ara Galang Fanfic)

Chapter 25 - irony

Ara's POV

Natulala ako. Niyakap siya ni Mika. Kitang kita ko ang pananabik nila sa isa't isa. At some point in their lives, naging bestfriends din sila. And almost had the chance to be more than that. They had loved each other back then. But they were separated by distance and time. She WAS Mika's best childhood friend, and I bet she still IS. Dati na siyang naging threat sa amin ni Mika nung nagpakita ulit siya and played volleyball again, and the fact that she was always vocal about how much she still loved her. Mika didn't consider it, because for her, bestfriend lang naman daw talaga ang pagtingin niya sa isang yon and that ako ang mahal niya. But there was always a silent competition for Mika's attention between the two of us. I never mentioned it to Mika, I don't want her to think na hindi ko siya pinagkakatiwalaan. Only Cienne knows how I feel towards her because as far as I know, she's also one of ate Kim and Mela's closest friends. Of course, they came from the same school, UST.

Yes, I am talking about Marivic Meneses. Called Ria by her friends. I don't know if this is just mere coincidence, talking about the name,  or she's also a part of His plan. Because if she is, I'll accept it. I think I'll be up for another challenge... alone. 

Nabalik lang ako sa kasalukuyan ng kinalabit ako ni Cienne. Nakaakbay sa kanya si Gayle at parehong silang ngiting ngiti. I felt envious. Buti pa sila walang sagabal sa relationship nila.

Cienne: "Oh? Nasaan na si Yeye?" Di ako sumagot at tumingin lang sa di kalayuan kung saan kasalukuyang nag uusap sina Ria at Mika. "Oh shit! What the hell is she doing here!?"

Ara: "Ssshhh!" Nakita ko kasing palabas na rin si ate Kim, Mela, Cams, ate Mowky, and ate Aby.

Kim: "Uy! Si Ria ba yun?" hinatak si Mela at tumakbo papunta sa dalawa. "Riri!!!"

Bumalik na sila sa kinaroroonan namin at masayang nag uusap.

Kim: "Siyangapala guys. Nakalimutan kong sabihin sa inyo na siya ang pumalit muna kay Vic sa team!"

Mika: "Talaga?! Kayo ni kuya Sue ang pumalit samin? Galing galing naman! Eh pano yan? Hindi na kami makakabalik ni Tomsy sa team!" nagsad face bigla.

Ri: "Di naman. Makakabalik naman kayo. Hindi pa naman tapos ang contract niyo sa team diba? Si kuya Sue bumalik lang para maglaro sa Seagames pero di na muna babalik sa team. Ako naman temporary replacement lang ni Ara.. Oh. Hi Ara.."

I gave her a fake smile. Kumapit sakin si Cienne. Pipigilan siguro ako. Kanina pa ko nanginginig eh.

Ri: "Hi Cienne and Camille."

Cienne: "Uhh hi.."

Camille: "Hello."

Mika: "Uy Cienne, pakilala mo naman si Gayle."

Cienne: "Ah. Sorry. Ria, this is Gayle.."

Nakipagkamay naman si Gayle sa kanya.

Ri: "Hi Gayle.."

Gayle: "Hello.."

Ri: "Hi ate Aby, ate Mika.."

Mowky & Aby: "Hello!"

Ri: "By the way guys, baka di pa nasasabi ni ate Kim sa inyo, may party ang team bukas."

Kim: "Hala! Nakalimutan ko... Pare pinapasabi pala ni Coach na kailangan present din kayo ni Yeye.."

Ara: "Ganun ba? Okay." tipid kong sagot.

Ri: "Mauuna na pala ko sa inyo.. Malapit lang kasi dito apartment ko kaya ako napadaan. Oh paano guys? Uwi na ko ha?" humarap naman kay Mika "I'll see you tomorrow?"

Mika: "Yesyesyes! We'll have a lot of catching up to do.. See you tomorrow, Ri! Bye!"

Ri: "Bye guys!"