Friends and Lovers

Saturday evening. Megamall Megatrade Hall 2. I’m all alone in my company’s booth staring blankly at everyone who passes by until I thought about using my time wisely by updating my blog. The booth across my company’s is still blaring Christina Aguilera’s take on the old Motown classic ‘Carwash.’ It must’ve been my thousandth time to hear that damn song since I sat in this chair about 9 hours ago. I’m still lucky though because Mobile Carwash’s sound system is much louder than that of Binalot Express’ and it completely drowned Binalot Express’ stupid company jingle.

One more hour to go before the driver would pick me up and stash my stuff in the office vault. I was bored out of my mind when I saw my friends Drex and her current girlfriend Cher who happens to be in our high school clique. I was elated that I finally got to see them in such a long time although it kinda feels weird knowing the two of them are already a couple. What is it with friendship and love? Friends can become lovers but lovers can never be friends. Is it really meant to be that way or could that notion ever be broken?

I tried to befriend an ex once but it just turned into one ugly mess. Apparently, he still has his hopes up that there’s going to be a reconciliation. He became infuriated when he found out that I hooked up with someone. He’s tried every trick in the book to win me back – pleading, bargaining, threats – you name it.

The next day, we met up at our other barkada’s house for a get together. It was such a blast. I’ve forgotten how much fun it is to be these people. Everybody dished about their careers, their lovelives and/or lack thereof. I was giggling inside because I the rest of our barkada is clueless about the romance between Drex and Cher. It’s amazing how they’re able to camouflage their affection.

Just the night before, the three of us were drinking in this quaint little watering hole called BBQ Joes in Marcos Highway. It’s most likely one of Cainta’s best kept secret – the food was great, the liquor was superb and the ambiance is very homey. I was kind of an outcast that night as Cher and Drex was very much lovey-dovey throughout our stay.