Drowse - First Season - Finished

Capítulo 07 - Brian x Roger

POV Roger

We are already in the second half of November. I realize Brian is weird all week of rehearsal. He's thoughtful, like he wants to say something to me. During the rehearsal interval, I say to Bri:

- My friend, is everything okay? I'm finding you apprehensive.

We rehearsed in an Imperial College auditorium. John was drinking coffee and Freddie was drinking too. Bri was having a glass of juice. I lit a cigarette and approached my friend.

"It's all right, Rog. I did not understand what he meant, "Bri said nervously.

"Brother, you look weird, you've been through the week without speaking to me right. What happened? Did I do something to you? I asked.

"You did not do it to me, but you did Helen," Brian said. "Rog, Sunday I had dinner at Helena's house. She and I are great friends and we talk a lot. I've told you about it, how much you drink a lot, you smoke a lot, you're sad and because of it and it's no use denying it. You are suffering in silence, for not having Helen's friendship anymore.

"You're crazy, Bri," he said to him. "I'm not sad, let alone Helen. She's a turning page in my life.

At that moment John and Freddie began to laugh.

"Dear Rog, if you were a comedian, you would starve. It's no use denying it. You are suffering in silence, for not having Helen with you anymore. He is more cranky in rehearsals, grumpy, not as playful as before. Bri is right. You are sad. Said Freddie.

"Rog, I believe it's time to accept Helen's pardon." She loves you, brother. You've been friends for almost seven years. She's hurting and you're hurting too. But, you are very proud. Put pride aside. Said Deacy.

"So you mean Bri, that Helena and you are now meeting, having lunch together?" Interesting, "I said sarcastically, but I was already jealous.

"Helena invited me to have lunch with her, that's all, Rog. Do not make me jealous idiots, please. - Bri said irritated - Go after your friend, who is suffering a lot, fuck. And you're hurting too. It's no use hiding the game.

"I do not want you to get into this." Only Helena and I can handle it all, "he said irritably.

"It's really you who have to solve it, Rog. Freddie, Deacy and I will not get involved in this, but, Helena and I are friends and we talk a lot of things. And she's very sad with you, man. She misses you, she confessed to me that I've cried a few times thinking of you, dreaming of you. Rog, your friendship is beautiful. Do not let Jill's bitch ruin everything you've ever had okay? Jill is happy today with Kevin. He does not even remember his existence anymore. Forgive Helena, give another vote of confidence to your friend. She wants your good, your happiness, think of everything I told you, okay? I am your friend too, I am like your brother. And I want your happiness and I realize how sad you are. You do not play with us anymore. You just do not smile anymore. We're worried about you. Said Brian.

I look at my friends. I look at Bri and start to cry, they're all right. I try to forgive Helena, but my pride always speaks louder. Bri hugs me and encourages me to talk to Helena.

"I promise I'll think of everything you've told me." I love Helena, I love her so much, she's my best friend. I do not live without it. I need to take the pride out of my heart and truly forgive her, for I am really suffering, "she cried.

"You're a little brother, Rog, and I'll always be here, for you, my brother, at all times, in joys and sorrows." I love you. They are my second family.

At that moment, Freddie and Deacy joined in the hug. The four of us hugged each other and they gave me strength and support to talk to Helena.

I'll think about it for a few more days, but I'll talk to her soon ...

To be continued.