Ricky leaned back on the cushioned seat, his brows furrowed as he studied his friend.
"Pare, okay ka lang ba? Kanina ka pa tahimik at tulala ah," ani Ricky sabay abot ng bote ng beer.
Pierre hissed under his breath, snatched the beer from Ricky's hand, taking a long, heavy gulp as if the bitterness could drown whatever weighed on his mind.
Ricky watched him closely. "Is there a problem?"
Pierre shook his head, jaw tightening. "Nothin'."
Ricky wasn't convinced. He leaned forward, lowering his voice. "C'mon dude, if it's still about Claire, forget her. She's not worth it."
Pierre's eyes flickered, but his tone was flat. "It's not about her."
"Then who? Annie?" Ricky pressed, trying to read the storm behind his friend's silence.
Pierre's lips curved into a faint, bitter smirk. "Neverm
