This story contains matured scenes, read at your own risk. (18+)
"You know I hate doing this," Oliver told Raya who was really eager to go with him in a date. Raya is her childhood friend. Matalik na magkaibigan ang kanilang mga magulang kaya sila'y naging magkaibigan na rin.
They were supposed to marry each other because of an arranged marriage. But when they grew up, Raya decided to back out because she had a boyfriend. Oliver's family respected Raya's decision but eventually blamed Oliver for not pursuing Raya.
"I really miss you, Oli! Minsan mo na nga lang ako pagbigyan, nagrereklamo ka pa!" ani Raya at umangkla sa braso ni Oliver.
Malapit sa isa't isa si Oliver at Raya. Halos parang magkapatid na ang kanilang turingan. Oliver considered her as a best friend.
"Let's go inside, I'm excited to eat," ani Raya at hinatak si Oliver papasok sa restaurant.
Nang makapasok, agad na lumipad ang mga mata ni Oliver sa isang table kung saan naroroon si Gael at si Mario na dati niyang matalik na kaibigan.
He had no idea why he suddenly felt betrayed. He wasn't supposed to feel that way because Gael's just a teammate and a bed warmer for him. Wala dapat siyang pakealam kung ano ang gawin nito o kung sino ang kasama nito.
"Oh, that's Mario! Let's go and greet them!" said Raya.
"No," mariin at mapanganib na sabi ni Oliver. Tumahimik naman si Raya at tumango. Alam din kasi ng dalaga ang nangyari sa pagitan ni Mario at Oliver noon kaya alam niyang hanggang ngayon ay ilap pa rin si Oliver sa binata.
A waiter guided them to their table and they ordered food. Si Raya ay panay ang kwento at tango lamang nang tango si Oliver. He's not a fan of talking and most of the time, he's just quiet.
"Wala ka pa ulit ipinapakilala sa akin, Oli," ani Raya at marahang uminom ng alak.
"I don't have time for drama," Oliver replied while eating his steak.
"What about your sex life? For sure you bedded a lot of women already."
"I know your sex life is boring but I will never tell you mine."
"Ang damot mo ha! Also, my sex life is not boring."
"Yeah, sure," Oliver replied sarcastically.
"Why aren't you in a relationship, Oliver?"
"Is that necessary? No."
"I know you since we were four and I'm just surprised because you are a manwhore. Maybe, you are waiting for someone?" Raya said.
"I'm not waiting for someone," Oliver replied casually.
"You can tell me everything, Oliver. I'm always here for you. I'm not going to judge you and we both know that I love you so much."
"Raya, what do you want to know?"
"I want to know if you are okay!" mabilis na sagot ni Raya.
Tumigil si Oliver sa pagkain at pinunasan ang gilid ng kanyang labi gamit ang malinis na napkin.
"I'm fine," Oliver said but Raya knew he was lying.
"I know you're not. I know what's happening with your family and I've heard your parents are on the process of divorce."
"Let them be, Raya. I don't care about them."
"I'm always here, Oli."
"I know," tipid na sagot ni Oliver.
