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“Ate Coletttt,” Mikha softly called the woman beside her who was in the middle of getting her makeup done
Since Colet’s lips were still being worked on, she could only hum in response
“Di daw talaga pwede?” Mikha asked
“Sabi final na daw eh” Colet answered, accidentally smudging her lipstick. “Ay sorry po! Ang daldal kasi netong katabi ko eh”
The girls were getting glammed up for this year’s ABS-CBN Ball. One of the most anticipated events in the showbiz industry, the ball brought together the brightest Kapamilya stars. And of course, being one of the most in-demand groups right now, BINI was among the most awaited attendees of the night.
It was Mikha’s turn to get glammed up. For tonight, she and Aiah were styled by one of the most talented and renowned makeup artists in the country, Jelly Eugenio.
“Pak! Soafer latinaaa” Jelly remarked, admiring Mikha’s look through the mirror
After giving Mikha a final once-over, Jelly quickly began packing up his tools
“Ano ba yan, di pa kasi kayo pinagsama ng dressing room ni Aiah” he muttered as he grabbed his brushes from the table. “Oh siya lipat-bahay muna ko. See you later dearrr”
Same thoughts, Mikha thought.
As soon as the makeup artist moved out, Mikha pulled out her phone and began making some negotiations.
Mikha: Jho ano sabi
Jhoanna: Wag na daw guluhin plan eh
Mikha: Tss
Mikha: Sabihin mo masyadong malamig aircon sa van niyo di ka pwede
Jhoanna: HAHAHAHA bawal nga mikha lim!
Corny talaga neto ni Jho, Mikha thought, quickly opening another conversation.
Mikha: Staks 😊
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Meanwhile, the energy in the other dressing room was far from calm. Aiah was grouped with the Chipettes tonight. The girls had been divided into two groups for a faster prep and also to keep their looks a surprise until they hit the red carpet.
“Ano ba naman to si Miks!” Stacey complained while her hair was being done
“Baket baket ano sabe” Sheena quickly leaned in
“Namimilit makipagpalit ng van kasi di daw malamig sa binigay sa kanila” Stacey grumbled “Sabi ko ‘eh bat pa ko makikipagpalit sayo!’”
“Sakin din nangungulit eh!” Jhoanna quipped in
On her telescopic chair, Aiah smiled quietly. She picked up her phone from the table and opened a text notification
“Ate Aiahhh”
It read
Aiah: Whats up Mikha Lim
Mikha: We can’t be in the same van :(
Aiah: Hahaha that’s what I told you! Same dressing room, same van daw haha
Mikha: :(((((
Aiah: Hahahaha like we won’t meet in the venue
Mikha hated that she wouldn’t get to see her Ate Aiah before the event started. She wanted to see her, and ride with her, before the world sees how breathtaking she’d be tonight
Mikha: But I miss being with u at the backseat :(
Aiah: I’ll see you later Miks :)
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The first BINI van arrived at the venue.
Inside were Mikha, Colet, Gwen, and Maloi. As soon as the door opened, the crowd lost it. Screams, camera flashes, and excited shouts echoed throughout the entrance.
One by one, the girls stepped out.
Each of them looked flawless in their custom gowns, perfectly styled hair, and glowing skin. They waved and smiled as they posed for the cameras and greeted the fans
“Maloi!!!”
“Colet ohmygod Colet!!!!”
“Gwennyyy!!”
“Mikhaaa!!!”
A few minutes later, the second van pulled up behind them and more screams erupted as soon as it stopped
Mikha, who’d been dying to see a particular co-member since forever, instinctively turned her head. She tried to act normal but her heart had already started to race
Then the door opened.
Jhoanna stepped out first, stunning in her classic tube ball gown.
Stacey followed, captivating in a look that radiated sweetness and charm.
Then Sheena, wearing her cool-girl confidence in a halter-neck dress
And finally…
“AIAHHH!!!”
“Aiah ang ganda mo!!”
“Mama Mary!!!!”
The beauty queen of the squad has arrived, seemingly wearing an invisible crown. She looked regal in a stunning halter-cut evening gown that flowed with effortless grace. A divine kind of beauty, indeed.
Mikha swallowed hard and only managed a quick glance.
Ang ganda shit, was all she could think.
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The ABS-CBN Ball had officially begun.
All heads turned as the BINI girls made their individual entrances, drawing applause and admiration from the crowd.
After a few minutes of greeting co-stars and exchanging quick hugs, the girls were finally led to their reserved table
Of course, Mikha aimed for the seat beside Aiah.
The two hadn’t exchanged a word since they arrived. With all the buzz their duo had been getting, they’d both agreed to keep a low profile and tone down the public interactions
But Mikha would be lying if she said she didn’t miss her.
She could already imagine it—sitting side by side, whispering comments to each other, and maybe even a soft touch under the table
She picked up her pace so she could reach the spot just as Aiah was about to sit down. But just when she’s a few more steps away, Stacey suddenly looped her arm around Aiah. “Ate Aiah tabi tayo”
Great, Staku. Just. Great.
—-
Later that night, the ball had transitioned into the after party
The guests returned with less extravagant looks—cocktail dresses, suits, and looser silhouttes for a more relaxed celebration
BINI showed up with all eyes on them once again. The girls were stunning in their sexy dresses, each of them serving a new flavor of glam
And Aiah?
Aiah was simply breathtaking
She wore a fitted, gray long-sleeved cocktail dressed that hugged her figure in all the right places
Mikha couldn’t help inching closer the moment they stood beside each other for a photo with Michelle Dee.
“Wow. Someone actually listened” Mikha whispered under her breath
“As if I had a choice when someone threatened to touch me in public if I wore my tube dress” Aiah whispered back, eyes never leaving the cameras
Mikha may have told Aiah not to wear anything revealing tonight. For some reason, she didn’t trust the guys in the industry, especially during parties like this. Too many wandering eyes
The girls were having fun mingling and enjoying the rare night off with their co-artists. BINI barely got to party like this, so even just a few sips and some dancing felt like freedom
Aiah stuck close to Stacey the entire night. Both of them kept it chill and just soaked in the energy of the room
Meanwhile, Maloi and Sheena were already tipsy and dancing like nobody’s watching
“Si Ate Maloi may tama na agad oh” Stacey laughed as they watched the woman twirl in heels
Good thing, Colet was taking it slow and stayed near their group to keep an eye on everyone.
“Si Jho kunwari pa yan bumubwelo lang yan para makalapit kay Ate Kath” Stacey whispered as she saw Jhoanna socializing with some of the biggest stars
Aiah shared a laugh with Stacey but her eyes kept drifting toward the other side of the room
She couldn’t help but notice Mikha who was shamelessly clinging to some of her celebrity friends. Aiah knew it was harmless and they are all good friends. But Aiah also knew that clingy Mikha only comes out when she’s tipsy or drunk
Aiah: Mikhs dont drink too much na
She texted the girl across, who was now holding what looked like her fourth glass already
A few minutes passed but still no reply from the girl.
Aiah sighed and put her phone down, thinking that Mikha’s drinking was never easy to control anyway
Then suddenly, her phone buzzed in her hand
“Heyyyuyy”
It was a text from Mikha
Lasing na nga, she thought
Aiah: U ok? Haha
Mikha: No ;(()((
Aiah: Lol
Aiah: Inom pa more haha
Mikha: Miss u
Mikha turns into a baby when she’s under the influence. Ironically, only Aiah ever gets to witness that
Aiah: Weh miss daw haha di ka nga pumupunta dito eh hahaha
Mikha: Oh so u miss me ?
Aiah: You’re the one who said that 😛
Mikha: Okk ate aiah bawi nslang ako sayo later ;)
Aiah: Haha im going straight home Mikhs im tired
Mikha: Ok
Mikha: Ill rest with u
Aiah: Thats never true 😊
Mikha: U like it anywayss ☺️
Aiah: Not when im tired haha
Mikha: Oh rwally? Want me to remind u ? ;)
The girls were finally dropped at their respective condos after the party. They were originally offered hotel accommodation but they all insisted on going home instead so they can rest better
Unlike the rest of the girls, Mikha’s energy was still far from drained.
Instead of heading straight home, she asked the driver to drop her off at a speakeasy bar where her friends were.
“Mikhaelaaa” Rajo welcomed her lifting his glass of cocktail
But Mikha had other plans. It turned out that she really just used coming there as an excuse to get dropped closer to where she actually wanted to go
“I just dropped by ahh” Mikha said as she gave quick hugs to her friends “Uwi din ako agad we have an early call time tomorrow”
—-
It was past 2AM when Aiah was stirred awake by the sound of her phone ringing
“Ano ba yaaan sino ba to..” she mumbled groggily as she blindly reached for her phone
However, the ringing had stopped the moment she got it
2 missed calls, 3 messages
“Mikhs?” she squinted at the screen
Mikha: Hi madam ice cream delivery po
Mikha: U asleep ? :(
Mikha: Ring kita ahh
Aiah quickly typed back as soon as she read the messages
Aiah: Sorry jwu
Aiah: Texted the guard na. You can go up
“Hay nako Mikha Lim” she muttered, dragging herself out of bed
A few minutes later, the doorbell rang.
“Hi” Mikha beamed, holding up a brown paper bag “Sorry for waking you up pooo” she added as she stepped inside
Mikha kicked off her heels and headed straight to the couch, sighing dramatically
“Hey wash up ka muna before you pass out dyan” Aiah said, taking the paper bag from her hands. “Ayan kasi inom pa”
“Sorry na madam” Mikha muttered before quietly trailing behind Aiah to the kitchen
Aiah started unpacking what Mikha brought. Ice cream, chips, and…a bottle of tequila?
“Mikha Lim ano t—”
But before she could finish, she felt an arm gently wrap around her waist
“For you” Mikha said softly “Noticed you weren’t really drinking at the party”
Aiah froze at the unexpected touch. Although quite familiar already, Mikha’s touch still leaves her speechless especially when it’s unexpected
“Ah so you were checking on me?” she managed to say without turning around
“Of course. How could I not? You looked so se—”
“Shushhh!” Aiah cut her off quickly “Amoy alak ka Mikha Lim. Mag-wash up ka na” she slipped away from Mikha’s grasp and walked back to the living room
Mikha stepped out of the bathroom fresh-faced and wearing one of Aiah’s spare clothes
“Game na! Let’s get the real party started” Mikha grinned, flopping beside Aiah on the couch
Aiah chuckled at Mikha’s energy. Seeing the girl in her condo so natural and unguarded gave her a weird sense of comfort
“Anong party ka dyan? We’ll just eat ice cream and sleep” Aiah scoffed “Yung alak I kept there na lang sa pantry”
But Mikha insisted and stood up before Aiah could stop her “I’ll get it then”
Mikha had always been hard to control when it comes to alcohol. And even harder to say no to. Now, the girls are already halfway through the bottle, both already tipsy
“Mikhs get more ice” Aiah called out as she slumped on the couch
“Yes madam” Mikha groaned as she stood up from the floor. “Says the girl who said ‘ice cream and sleep lang’”
Aiah quickly sat up and pointed a finger at her. “Excuse me! Ikaw nga sabi mo for me lang yung bottle tapos ngayon nakiki-inom ka”
Mikha smiled at the sight. Drunk Aiah was always such a baby. If Mikha turns into a baby when drunk, oh Aiah definitely turns...babier
And Mikha could never complain
Something about the older girl’s flushed cheeks, her pout, her voice slightly softer than usual, pulled Mikha in like a magnet
Without thinking, she leaned closer to Aiah, face to face, with their noses almost touching
“Sabi ko nga kukuha na ng ice madam” Mikha teased, tilting her head playfully side to side
Aiah would be lying if she said she didn’t feel anything from the younger girl’s sudden gesture. Although she knew that Mikha gets playful when drinking, she couldn’t help but feel the subtle change of air
The condo was dimly lit and the only glow was coming from Aiah’s purple LED lights installed by her Kuya Bryan and the colors coming from the TV from the Spotify visualizer.
Empty ice cream pint and mugs were scattered on the coffee table, along with lime slices and a bottle of tequila—now dangerously low
“Mikhs enough ka na. Pulang pula ka na oh” Aiah said as she pulled the glass from Mikha’s hand
But before Mikha could protest, Aiah did something she didn’t expect. Without a word, the older girl lifted the glass to her lips and downed the shot herself
Mikha blinked and was stunned at Aiah’s sudden move. “What the…”
Aiah winced at the bitterness, the alcohol burning her throat, then slammed the glass down a little too hard. Definitely drunker now, her cheeks flushed and her eyes a little too glossy
“You already drank too much kanina Mikha Lim” Aiah said as she wiped her lips “That’s enough for you”
Mikha narrowed her eyes a little, leaning against the couch with her arms crossed. “Pano mo naman nasabing I had too much?” she asked softly
Aiah didn’t answer right away. Instead, she pretended to focus on the TV and watch nothing but the pulsing visuals from the Spotify display
But still, she could feel Mikha staring at her, waiting for her to answer the question
“Clingy ka kasi sa friends mo” Aiah suddenly muttered
Mikha smirked subtly as she caught the tone beneath Aiah’s words.
“Why? Am I not allowed?” Mikha asked, voice low and calm
But Aiah seemed unimpressed by Mikha's response. She simply looked at the girl without saying anything
“What?” Mikha added, still smiling like she wanted to tease and test her “Can’t I be clingy to my friends?”
Aiah let out a small scoff and turned her eyes back on the TV. “Then why are you here?” she snapped
But instead of being fazed, Mikha found it oddly attractive. Sexy, even.
Before she knew it, she was already sliding closer to Aiah whose eyes were still glued to the TV
“Because” Mikha said smiling, resting her hand on Aiah’s bare thigh “I wanna be clingy to you too”
Mikha’s fingers moved slowly, tracing soft, lazy circles up and down Aiah’s skin—but not even once did Aiah flinch. It’s as if her body already knew this kind of touch
Taking that as permission, Mikha continued teasing Aiah watching how the older girl’s wet lips parted slightly
“Are you mad?” Mikha asked softly “You don’t like it ba when I do that?”
At this point, there’s no denying that Aiah was already feeling butterflies in her stomach. Mikha’s hand continued its slow movement on her thigh
Still, Aiah said nothing. Mikha had to do something to get the girl’s attention. So she leaned in—closer—close enough that her face hovered just inches away.
Aiah’s eyes finally flicked towards her and whispered “I hate it when you’re clingy to others”
Mikha smiled, lips just a breath away “Why? You want me to be all yours?”
“And if I say yes?”
“Then I’m all yours, Ate Aiah”
Aiah’s gaze dropped to Mikha’s lips
“Stop calling me that” she whispered “ I told you throw away all the respect when we’re-”
Without hesitating, Mikha didn’t let her finish and quickly closed the gap between them in one, smooth motion, finally pressing her lips against Aiah’s
“Fuck” Mikha murmured between kisses “Kanina pa kita gustong halikan”
Mikha kissed her like she couldn’t get enough—hot, urgent, and breathless. She slid one hand to the back of Aiah’s neck, pulling her in deeper as she pushed her tongue inside Aiah’s mouth
“Mikhs…” Aiah breathed out, laughing softly as she pulled back just enough to catch her breath “Chill I’m not going anywhere”
But Mikha turned a deaf ear. She dipped her head to Aiah’s neck and trailed kisses along her skin
“How can I chill” Mikha murmured between kisses “You smell so good baby”
Baby.
The endearment never failed to mess with Aiah’s head. Mikha, 2 years younger than her, calling her that always made her stomach flip. And Mikha was damn well aware of it
“Mmm so bango my baby” Mikha whispered, nose grazing the back of Aiah’s ear as she inhaled deeply “Sarap mo”
And that’s when Aiah lost it. She pushed Mikha back against the couch in one swift move and began straddling her
The sight of Aiah on top of her, eyes burning and flushed from alcohol, was enough to knock out the air out of Mikha’s lungs. She loved being in control, loved taking Aiah apart piece by piece.
But dominant Aiah? That was something else entirely—and Mikha would never, ever trade this view for anything
“Damn” Mikha muttered as she watched Aiah settle herself firmly on her lap “Bilis mo naman Miss”
“Ayaw mo?” Aiah raised a brow, making Mikha smirk. “Ayaw mo pala eh” she added, pretending to get off
But before she could even shift her weight, Mikha grabbed her by her butt and held her in place
“Nooo” Mikha whined “Stay here. Patong ka lang sakin”
“You’re complaining eh” Aiah said
“I’m nottt. I’ve been wanting to do this to your ass nga kanina pa eh” Mikha said, squeezing Aiah’s butt making the older girl let out a soft, breathy whimper
“God the amount of self control I had when I saw you in your dress at the after party..” Mikha continued as she gave Aiah’s ass soft squeezes
And it wasn’t a lie. The way Mikha kept her distance all night, the way she barely met her eyes, and the way she held back from placing a hand on Aiah’s waist during their photo op with Michelle Dee–afraid she’d lose it right then and there in front of everyone
“You said I wasn’t going to your spot kanina?” Mikha murmured, still palming her slowly. “It’s because I didn’t know how long I could keep my hands off you…even in public”
Mikha’s words sent a jolt through Aiah’s body. Aiah likes it when Mikha is expressive of the things she wants to do with Aiah. Her body to be exact
“Where exactly did you think of touching me?” Aiah asked, her voice low
“Here” Mikha said, sliding her hands up and down Aiah’s waist
“Where else?” Aiah said, cupping Mikha’s face and gently tilting it up
“Here po” Mikha said, dropping her hands back to Aiah’s ass to give it another squeeze–harder this time
Aiah let out a quiet, breathless moan “Mhmm…where else, love?”
That response—God, that voice–Mikha felt it all the way in her chest. She was already turned on, but now she was fully gone
“Here my love” she said, sliding her hands up and cupping Aiah’s boobs over her thin tank top
“Fuck” Aiah gasped. “You wanted to touch them in public, hmm?”
“Yes baby” Mikha answered, eyes fixed on Aiah’s chest as her thumbs began to move slow and purposeful.
She looked up and caught Aiah with eyes closed, lips parted, head slightly back. Mikha thought it was the sexiest thing she’d ever seen and she wanted to give her girl more
In one swift move, Mikha slipped her hand between Aiah’s thighs and touched her
“Fuck” Mikha whispered, feeling Aiah’s wetness right through the fabric “So wet for me already”
“Hnnggg—” Aiah quickly responded
“Mikha—”
“Hmm?”
“Fuck me already”
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The two girls were still tangled on the living room floor. Aiah was still straddling Mikha, her hands gripping the younger’s shoulders for support as she dry humped against her thigh
“Mikha…please…” her voice shaking as her hips rolled over and over, chasing a high she was barely holding back.
But Mikha had other plans. She just sat there, watching Aiah lose herself on top of her
“If I start fucking you I’ll make sure you’ll cum fast” Mikha looked at Aiah, eyes dark with desire “That okay with you baby?”
Aiah couldn’t say anything but whimper in response. She was already high, needy, already falling apart just from the sound of Mikha’s voice.
Mikha knew that Aiah loves to make it last longer, and always liked the slow burn and the teasing. However, Mikha also loved testing Aiah’s limits. She loved pushing her buttons and watching how quickly she could make her lose control
“Answer me Aiah” Mikha commanded. “You want to cum agad? Hmm?”
Aiah bit her lip hard, slowing her pace as her forehead dropped against Mikha’s and shook her head in disagreement
“No love” she whispered. “Not yet po”
“Good girl” Mikha smirked
The two girls kept kissing and the heat between them only escalated until they found themselves stumbling their way to Aiah’s bedroom
“Kanina ka pa basang basa Ate Aiah” Mikha whispered as she pressed Aiah against the wall beside the door, and started fingering her from her shorts
“Just take off my panty Mikhs” Aiah let out a breathy moan “Pasok mo na.”
Mikha’s breath hitched at how easily the words came out of Aiah’s mouth—commanding and desperate all at once that made her knees weak
“Mhmm” Mikha smirked “I’d prefer if you strip for me instead” she added as they finally entered the bedroom
Aiah wasted no time and quickly pushed Mikha onto the bed and stood right in front of her. She started undressing slow, teasing, unbothered. Her movements were sloppy from the alcohol but bold enough to make Mikha sit up and crave her
Tangina. That’s my girl. All mine.
Aiah climbed onto Mikha’s lap again, still in nothing but her underwear. She cupped Mikha’s face kissed her slow, open, needy, tasting like the alcohol they shared earlier.
Mikha let herself melt into it and her hands roamed over every inch of Aiah’s skin, fingers digging into the soft of Aiah’s hips
“Mikha” Aiah whispered between kisses “No marks please”
Mikha groaned, lips already trailing to Aiah’s jaw “It’s our free day tomorrow baby” she murmured. “We’re safe”
“Kahit na” Aiah tried to sound firm but her voice was too soft, too turned on.
Mikha only smirked and bit gently on her collarbone
“Mikha..”
Despite Aiah’s warning, Mikha continued to kiss her slowly and deliberately down her neck, not even hiding the way she wanted to leave something there.
“Konti kang baby” Mikha whispered before her tongue darted out to taste Aiah’s skin before sucking on the spot that made Aiah moan
“Fuck.. Mikhs…”
“Sarap love?”
Aiah simply nodded in response as she tried to catch her breath
“Want one more?” Mikha challenged
“No na love”
“You sure?”
“Yeah, no n—”
Mikha suddenly leaned in again and licked over the mark she left, making Aiah squirm
“You sure you don’t want more, hmm?”
“Ye—”
“Just one more my love” Mikha whispered before lowering her mouth to Aiah’s chest to leave another mark
But then Aiah’s phone rang which made the two freeze in their positions.
Jhoanna calling…
Aiah was still breathless when she checked the screen. “It’s Jho..” she muttered, casting a nervous glance at Mikha who was lying half-naked on the bed
“Go answer” Mikha said, placing her arms behind her head “I’ll be quiet I promise”
“Hello?”
“Ate Aiahhh”
“Hmm what’s up?”
“Na-move yung costume fitting natin tomorrow… ay later pala”
Aiah blinked fast at the info she heard
“Yeah tama later. 8am call time, same venue”
Oh my god… Aiah thought
“Sinabihan ko na din ibang girls. Si Mikhs di sumasagot eh baka tulog na. Dibale mababasa naman niya yung text”
Aiah managed a small “Okay noted” before ending the call and slowly turning to Mikha
“Mikha Lim… we’re fucked”
“No? I’m not even fucking you ye—”
“Mikhs!”
“What?” Mikha said, eyes glinting with mischief
“Yung hickeys ko!”