Remember

CHAPTER 30

"Who called you?" Thirdy asked as soon Bea got back to her seat.

"Jigs." Bea shrugged.

"About?" He curiously asked.

"Movies and stuffs."

"Is that all? Lumayo ka eh, I thought it's something private." He said without any emotion.

"Sort of."

Thirdy breathed heavily to control his emotions.

"You still have contact with him pa pala? I thought after the Brent thing, you don't talk to each other na."

"We have our contacts. We're friends, anyway." Bea said casually.

Thirdy nodded, a sign that he is not interested in that topic anymore.

"Why?"

Thirdy stared at the latter.

"Nothing."

"What's with your questions?" Bea asked again.

"Wala lang."

"Because you sound like a jealous
boyfriend." She shook her head.

"Because I am."

Thirdy stood up and immediately walked away.

"Babe." Bea tried to get his hand.

"Thirds"

"Huy"

"Thirdy!"

"Let's talk inside the car." He said coldly.

"Why not here? Hindi ba pwedeng ngayon na? Dito na? Naguguluhan ako sayo Thirdy!"

"Naguguluhan rin ako! Okay?" Thirdy shouted, which made Bea step back.

"Bei." He tried to say calmly. "Let's walk to the parking lot, no talking, no asking. I just need a short time to breath---to fix my words, to control my emotions."

And that made the two silent as they both headed towards the parking lot.

"Speak." Bea said as soon as they entered the car.

"I know its...its too immature, but-" Thirdy inhaled deeply. "Ever since you and Jigs hang out since Brent was confined, I..."

Bea stared at Thirdy.

"I always get jealous."

She nodded, signaling to continue.

"I know it is weird that I get jealous of you two just because you watch movies together or something. But, I just can't stop it, you know?"

"We are friends. We are just friends, Thirdy."

"I'm aware of that. It's just, I'm scared. I'm scared that maybe one day, you'll choose him over me because he gives you the kind of happiness that I deprive you of." Thirdy sadly said.

"I...I understand. I won't blame you for feeling that way. But, don't you trust me? I have nothing but good intentions for Jigs. I'm not using him to make you jealous."

"No no it's not like that. I have trust on you, but--"

"You don't have trust on Jigs." Bea interrupted.

Thirdy was taken aback.

"So what do you want me to do, then?" Bea slowly asked.

Think, Thirdy, think.

You won't ruin their friendship just because you are jealous.

You should trust the both of them.