It's a fine evening in one of Manila's busiest red light districts. Best
friends Jasper and Zen strode Napkil St. in Ermita trying to figure out the
next bar to hit. It's already half past 3am and the two buddies think the night
is still young. Come to think of it, they've earned it. They've been too busy
lately; barely even have time to stop and ponder on things that should matter
to them.
Like Zen's relationship with his current boyfriend, Brandon. It's supposed
to be "Bebe Day" today but he chose a night out with a friend. It's
not that he doesn't love him anymore; it's just that he needed space. He
remembered having a brief conversation before about moving in together but he
didn't realize that to Brandon it's that soon.
"How about what I feel? What I want? Don't you want to consider that
before you plan something?" He remembered yelling over the phone last
Thursday when Brandon told him that he already found a place for them, rent
and all - all covered.
"Earth to Zen!" Jasper was smiling, trying to wave both hands in
front of his friend. He knew Zen had been feeling guilty since he had to resort
to lying about his whereabouts and who is with him that night. Though, he also
knew his friend needed time off and a night away from Brandon.
"I'm sorry, Jas. I think it's better if we call it a night." Zen
answered. "I'm already tired and wasted." He looked at his phone; it
says "5 missed calls." It's time to him to go back to the real world
- back to Brandon's world.
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