I have a bestfriend...
Her name is Trina...
We became friends when we were 7 years old. Our friendship remains strong and no one could ruin it.
We are in our third year of college. I can't say that our friendship is perfect, sometimes there are also misunderstandings and we also fight even in small things.
We love each other, as friends. We treat each other like we're sisters.
But one day, everything changed. You know why? Because of the man I loved.
"Akira, Can we meet?" Trina text me.
I replied. "Sure, Where are you."
We met at the coffee shop, it was just near their house.
"Akira, I have something to tell you." Trina said.
"Go ahead" I said.
"About nikko." I looked at her, and was surprised at what she said.
"What's wrong with nikko?"
"I like him, I like your boy best friend. Can I ask for favor?." I was even more shocked by what she admitted.
"Sure. For my bestfriend I'll do everything."
"I want to be with him, every day. Can you invite him to hangout with us? Please." I don't know, if I will admit to her as well.
"Trina, I want to tell you something first."
I was a little nervous, I couldn't lie and hide it from her for a long time. maybe this is the right time for her to know the truth. I don't want to ruin our friendship again because of a man.
"Oh, sorry. I have to answer this call. Just give me a minute. Okay?" I just nodded at her.
"What are you going to say again?" She said after talking to the caller on her phone.
I wasn't ready to tell him the truth yet, so I just changed our topic.
"I'll do your favor. I will try to convince him." I forced myself to smile.
"Thank you, Akira." She said very happily.
Trina is very happy to be with Nikko. Nikko and I discussed that we wouldn't let trina know about the two of us. They became close to each other, so I couldn't get out of my mind that nikko might fall in love with my best friend.
My birthday is coming, so I decided to tell the truth to Trina. I don't want to hide the truth. I will do the right thing to do.
-Two days before my birthday-
I went to Trina's house. I'm with nikko, to tell the truth. I don't want my birthday to come when everything is not right. I want my birthday to be happy.
"Nikko? Why are you here, Who's with you?" Trina asked.
"Trina." I said. She seemed surprised to see me.
"Akira, it's you."
"I'll wait for you outside, you can do that Akira." Nikko told me. He smiled at me then finally left.
"What's wrong with him?" Trina asked me.
"Trina, I want to talk to you. I'll tell you the truth." I started.
"Nikko and I have a relationship. We've been together for 2 months. I would have told you then in case you told me that you like nikko...
I used to think twice if I would say this or not. You might get hurt so I just didn't say it. I don't want you to experience the pain you did to me before...
Do you remember that? Very painful. I can hardly sleep, eat or anything. I gave you a second chance because we have a promise to each other...
You know until now, that pain is still here. I still can't forget. Every time I see you I always remember about it, all the pain you caused me comes back. But I can't do anything because you are still my friend." I said.
"Are you retaliating against me now? I didn't mean that, Akira. Do not be angry with me, it is your fault too." -Trina.
"I really am?" I said.
"Okay!!! I didn't tell you that mike was dating me before, so you fell in love with him right?" -Trina
"If you tell me right away, it won't happen! You're guilty too, Trina. So what? How does it feel to be hurting your friend, who you consider your sister? It hurts doesn't it?...
Now, you can really feel what I used to feel. It hurts to see the person you like, who likes your friend, right?...
Don't worry, I'm not mad at you. I also don't blame you for what happened then because no matter what I do, you are still my friend. A friend who is always by my side...
It's okay even if you hurt me over and over again, I will always forgive you...
My birthday wish is that our friend ship will not be damaged because of the man, even though we left a big wound on each other. Trina, Sorry. I hope we can still be friends." My last said to her before leaving.
I know it's hard for us to forget that. I just wish our friendship would return to normal.
