Aristotle’s POV
“Shut up! Wag ka ngang feeling close!” malditang sabi nito.
Her words hit me like a slap, even though I should’ve expected it. Mikay had always been fiery, especially when she felt uncomfortable or threatened. I could see the irritation in her eyes, and the way she pulled away from me, almost as if she wanted to distance herself—not just physically, but emotionally too.
I stood there, stunned for a moment, not sure how to react. She wasn’t the type to show vulnerability, and I understood that about her. But her sharp tone cut deeper than I anticipated.
“Sorry,” I muttered, my voice barely audible over the crashing waves. I wasn’t sure if she heard me, but I didn’t want to push her any further. I could feel the distance between us growing, a familiar barrier I couldn’t s
