Aiko wouldn't shut up about Tristan since she met him. I hate to how she talks about him and everything they do. She kept telling me how much she likes him, how perfect and sexy he is and how she wanted to do him. I don't want to hear it. What's worse is I had to pretend it doesn't affect me when it really does. I felt so fake listening and smiling while she gushes about how hot Tristan is when inside I just want to duct tape her mouth shut. Sa dami-rami ng babaeng pwedeng landiin ni Tristan. Why her? I feel like sinasadya niya ito!

"So he called me last night again. We talked for like three hours about everything. You know, he isn't just a handsome face. He's something more... " I tried my hard not to roll my eyes. Aiko kept babbling on and on while I pretend to listen. 

She paused when her phone rang and her face lit up with a smile. She scrambled through her bag searching for her phone. She took it out from her bag and looked at me with eyes open wide. "Oh my god, it's him... it's him!"

"Tristan!" She said squealing a bit when she answered the phone. I suddenly tensed and sat up straight and leaned forward. I want to hear what they're going to talk about. "I'm with Miranda. We just finished shopping and now we're eating at a restaurant... No! No, I'm totally free tonight..." Oh my god! Tristan is going to ask her out and she'll definitely say yes! Hindi ako mapakali sa upuan ko.  "YES! Tonight at 7 would be great!" Kinikilig na tumingins sa akin si Aiko. I felt my shoulders slump. I took a deep breath, desperately trying to hide the turmoil I'm feeling. Well... he moves on fast.

"Oh my god! I can't believe this, Miranda! He just asked me out to dinner!" Sabi niya pagkababa ng phone.

I forced myself to smile. I never knew it was so painful to smile until now. I felt queasy and I couldn't speak. 

"Hey, are you ok?" She asked with her brows furrowed.

I nodded my head. "Yeah... yeah, napagod lang ako."

"Let's head back to my condo. I need you to help me pick a dress for tonight." She said excitedly. 

We went to her condo. She tried on some of her clothes and showed it to me. I was sitting on her bed while she was standing in front of a full-length mirror looking at herself.

"What do you think of this?" She asked turning side to side.

"I think... I think we should just go to the club tonight." I said, playing with my hands. "Hindi ba I promised you I'll take you to the hottest club."

"That can wait another time." She smiled at me in the mirror. "Besides, I'm not in the mood to party tonight. I just want to have a nice dinner with Tristan."

I swallowed what felt like a dagger down my throat. Wala na akong maisip na pwedeng gawin para mapigilan siya. It's going to happen. They'll meet for dinner and end up having sex! Oh god! No. I don't even want to think about it.

"So, maganda ba?"  Tanong niya. She was wearing a black lace backless dress that ended mid-thigh. She looked reallt stunning. This is what Tristan would be seeing tonight. Thinking of him looking at her on that dress just doesn't sit well with me.

"Yeah, but don't you think it's a bit too revealing for a first date." Sabi ko sa kanya. 

"Oh god! You are so manang talaga!" She rolled her eyes, laughing.

"I just think he might get an impression that you..." I chewed on my lower lip.

"That I what?" She raised her brows, waiting.

"That you want to have sex with him." 

She giggled. "Really? Well then, he's going to get the right impression. I really do want to have sex with him."

"No! No, you don't!" I exclaimed. "You have to be careful, Aiko! What if may STD siya!" 

"Oh, hun, I think he's clean naman." She said. "And we'll use protection."

"No, please don't have sex with him!" I knew it sounded like I was begging but I couldn't help it. She looked at me with a weirded out look. I tried to think of something to say so I wouldn't sound to obviously desperate. "He... he might think you're easy! Baka pagkatapos ng date niya hindi ka na niya tawagan kasi nakuha niya na ang gusto niya!"

She slowly nodded her head. "You're totally right."

"Of course, I'm right!" I said, letting out a sigh of relief. "Kapag inaya ka niya sa bahay niya, huwag kang papayag."

"My god, Miranda! You're starting to sound like my mother." Natatawang sabi niya. 

Tristan is going to pick her up kaya umalis na ako bago pa siya dumating. Ayokong magkita kami. That would be really awkward. Hindi ako mapalagay nang makauwi ako. I couldn't stop thinking about them together.

Kanina pa ako paikot-ikot sa kwarto while Jason was busy in front of his laptop.  

"Hey, kanina ka pa hindi mapakali d'yan." Sabi ni Jason. Napahinto si Jason sa pag-type sa laptop niya. "Is something bothering you?"

"Aiko is on a date with Tristan." Sabi ko.

He looked up at me and raised his eyebrow. "And why does that bother you?"

"Because he's a user! He's just using Aiko!" I exclaimed.

"Iyon lang ba talaga ang dahilan o dahil may nararamdama ka pa rin sa kanya?" He asked in a flat tone.

"Wala na akong nararamdaman para kay Tristan. Nag-aalala lang ako para kay Aiko." I said. Jason opened his mouth to say something but the phone rang. I quickly picked it up. 

"Miranda!" I heard Aiko's voice on the other line of the phone.

"Aiko..." I tried to put on a cheerful voice. "So, how did the date go?"

"It was perfect! I had so much fun with him, Tristan is just so wonderful.  ' She squealed.

"Oh good... did you... did you two..." I couldn't finish the sentence. I was choking on my own words. 

"Have sex?" She chuckled a little. 

"Yes... did you?" I asked. My heart felt like it was pounding out of my chest.

"No, he's a real gentleman. He didn't even try to get in my pants." Sabi niya. Nakahinga ako ng maluwag sa sagot niya. "Iba siya, Miranda. I feel like he's the one."

"You just met him..." I said quietly.  

"I know, pero mararamdaman mo naman iyon di ba? I've dated alot of men but I've never felt this way about any of them before." She said with a serious tone. I shut my eyes tight and tightened my grip on my phone. 

"Miranda?" 

I took a deep breath before answering. "Yeah?"

"I said he asked me to be his date for your cousin's wedding." Masayang sabi niya.

"Oh... um, Aiko, I need to go. Bye." I didn't even wait for her to say anything. Ibinaba ko na ang phone. Ayoko ng marinig kung ano ang nararamdaman niya para kay Tristan, kung ano ang mga ginawa nila o kung ano ang pinagusapan nila. Hindi ko kaya.

It's Cassie and Phoenix's wedding day. Dinaanan ko kanina si Cassie bago ako pumunta dito sa simbahan. Nasunod ang gusto niyang black wedding dress and I thought she looked elegant on it. Pero mukhang hindi siya masaya. She was emotionless like she didn't even care that this is her wedding day. I thought that was weird. I mean, what bride isn't happy on her day?! Well, I wasn't really happy on my wedding day but that was a different story. Iba ang sitwasyon namin sa kanila.

I saw Phoenix standing outside the church looking all tensed and nervous while waiting for his bride. Nilapitan ko siya para i-congratulate and he just gave me a faint smile. He didn't look happy either. What is wrong with the two of them?

"Miranda!" Napalingon ako ng marinig ko ang boses ni Aiko. She waved her hand. She had her other hand placed on Tristan's arm while they were walking towards us. Seeing them together made me feel sick to my stomach. 

Jason automatically wrapped one arm on my waist and pulled me closer to him. 

"Hi, Jason!" Bati ni Aiko.

"Hi." Pormal na sabi niya.

I glanced at Tristan and he was looking at me so I quickly looked away.  

"Wow, you look beautiful on that dress, Miranda." Sabi ni Aiko. 

"Oh my wife looks beautiful on everything, even in her underwear." Jason chuckled before giving me a peck on the cheek. I caught Tristan subtly clench his jaw from the corner of my eyes.   

"So naughty." Aiko giggled.

Natigilan ang lahat ng dumating na ang bridal car. We were soon lined up to walk down the aisle and I was paired with Tristan who was the best man. He was standing beside me looking straight ahead with a stoic expression on his face. Ni hindi niya ako tinignan. I don't why but it annoyed me.

The music started playing and the groomsmen and bridesmaids began walking down the aisle. When it was finally our turn, he offered his arm to me and I took it awkwardly.

"Tigilan mo na si Aiko..." Hindi ko napigilan sabihin sa kanya as we walk down the aisle. "Stop using her to make me jealous. It's not working."

He coldly glanced at me without moving his head. "I am not using her. I really like Aiko."

I felt a stabbing pain in my heart. I took a deep breath to ease the pain in my chest but it didn't work. "Liar." I whispered softly, scared my voice would crack. Hindi niya ito pinansin. Dumaan kami sa harap ni Aiko who was smiling, waving and taking pictures of us. I tried to smile back at her.

We finally reached what felt like a mile long aisle and seperated. Cassie started walking down the aisle with a tall, young good-looking guy. The guy doesn't look like her dad. He's obviously too young to be her father. Tumingin ako kay Phoenix, he wasn't smiling or anything. His face was stoic.

We all watched as Cassie of the aisle. They stopped in front of Phoenix. Kinuha agad ni Phoenix si Cassie mula sa lalaking katabi niya. Hindi ko man lang nakitang ngumiti si Cassie or si Phoenix. Baka parang nagluluksa silang dalawa. Is this a funeral or a wedding?

Everyone took their seats and the ceremony began. Pumunta kami sa reception pagkatapos ng kasal. We were assigned to sit at the same table as Tristan and Aiko. Why is Phoenix doing this to me? God, I want to kill him.

Jason pulled a chair for me and I sat down. Umupo si Jason sa tabi ko. Tristan was casually resting his arm behind Aiko's chair while they were talking. Nakisali rin si Jason sa usapan nila.

"Aiko when are you going back to Los Angeles?" Tanong ni Jason.

"I still don't know. Nagsisimula pa lang akong mag-enjoy dito sa Pilipinas." She looked at Tristan with sparks in her eyes. 

"Pwede rin kitang bisitahin sa LA minsan." Sabi ni Tristan.

"Really?" Her face brightened up with happiness. 

"Oo naman." Tristan answered with a smile. Aiko was smiling from ear to ear and she was looking at Tristan with twinkles in her eyes. Napapikit ako ng mariin. It's so fucking hard to watch.

"Kayo? May plano pa ba kayong bumalik sa America?" Tanong ni Aiko.

"We want to stay here for good. Gusto na namin bumuo ng pamilya at magka-baby, hindi ba, babe?" Jason asked.

I nodded my head. "Y-yeah."

"Sabagay, three years na kayong kasal. It's about time." Sabi ni Aiko. Napatingin ako kay Tristan, he was looking at me with an icy stare. I stared back at him with my head high. 

"Wala ka pa bang balak magpakasal?" Jason asked.

"Who am I going to marry? I don't even have a boyfriend." Aiko said with a laugh before turning her head to Tristan. Fuck! I hate it when she looks at him like that. Tristan looked back into her eyes and smiled, their faces were just inches from each other. Nagbaba ako ng tingin.

I couldn't take it anymore so I excused myself. I feel like my heart is ripping into pieces and I just can't stay anymore. Tumayo ako at naglakad palayo. I don't even know where I was going to go. I just don't want to see them.  Lumabas ako sa reception.

Habang naglalakad ako ay may humawak sa braso ko. Napalingon ako at nakita ko si Tristan.

"Bitawan mo ako!" I tried to shake off his grip. Walang sab-sabing hinatak niya ako. He dragged me to the hallway. Binuksan niya ang isang pinto sa pinakadulo ng hallway, sa fire exit at pilit niya akong pinasok doon. He shut the door behind him.

He looked at me with desire burning intensely in his eyes. "Andi..."

"Stay away from me." I started walking backwards. I didn't want him to get too close to me. I was scared... I was scared because I knew I want him. I hit the wall behind me and he trapped me with his arms.

He bent down and kissed me on the lips. I tried to push him away but he was stronger than me. He suddenly turned me around so I was facing the wall. His hands cupped both my breast. He started fondling it and I could feel my nipples getting hard.

"W-what are you doing?" I asked with a shaky voice. I could already feel his manhood starting to get hard on my back. I took a sharp breath when he pulled down my strapless dress to my stomach, revealing my breasts. He cupped my breast again and started playing with my nipples, pinching and pulling them while he rub himself against me. Fuck! This is so wrong. Someone might come in here and see us.

"Tristan, st-op!" Pilit akong kumawala sa kanya. He pressed me harder against the wall. His other hand went down and lifted my dress up. His hands touched my sex and I could feel his fingers rubbing on my slit through my panties. 

"You're so wet, Andi. Is it for me?" He whispered in my ear. Only for you.

"Oh my god, Tristan! Just let me go!" I screamed. I know if I don't stop him right now, hindi ko na siya mapipigilan sa gusto niyang mangyari. 

He pushed my panties aside and his fingers found my clit. I squirmed and a soft moan escaped my lips when he massage it.

"Do you still want me to stop?" He asked in a hoarse voice, his fingers moving faster against my clit.

I just shook my head, unable to talk.

"Then tell me you want this." Sabi niya. "Tell me, Andi. Tell me or I'll stop."

Huminto sa paggalaw ang daliri niya.

"Oh god, Tristan..." I moaned while thrusting myself against his fingers, trying to find release but it wasn't found. "Tristan, I want you. Please, Tristan..." I sobbed.

He stared massaging my clit again and I felt him push a finger inside me, slowly until it was all the way in. He added another one and began finger fucking me hard and his thumb was rubbing my clit. I was panting and moaning and crying out in ecstasy. I was so close. He kept moving his fingers in and out of me until I exploded. I came all over his fingers. He didn't move his hand, he kept his fingers inside me as my orgasm subsided.

He finally pulled out his fingers and licked them clean. He unzipped his pants and pulled it down along with his boxers. I groaned when I felt him rub his dick against my slit. He pulled my panties down to my knees and positioned himself behind me. He slowly inserted himself inside me. He turned my head to face him and covered my lips with his, I opened my mouth for him and our tongues grind and swirl aganst each other. He started thrusting in and out of me, gently and slowly at first. His hands were busy playing with my breasts. He thrusted harder and faster and I was moaning in his mouth. Suddenly I felt his warm liquid shoot inside me, filling me up. He stopped kissing me and let out a loud groan. He didn't move at first, he just stayed inside me. We were completely silent after that, just feeling our bodies together.

I felt him slide out of me and small streams of his cum ran down my thighs. I quickly pulled my panties up. I was so embarrased, I can't believe we just did it in a public place. Inayos ko ang sarili ko at nagmamadaling lumabas. I went back to the reception and saw Jason sitting alone on the table.

Umupo ako sa tabi niya.

"Saan ka galing?" He asked.

"Sa labas lang nagpahangin." I answered trying to sound casual.

He just nodded his head and took a sip of his whiskey. Maya-maya ay lumapit si Aiko sa amin.

"Girl, have you seen Tristan?" Tanong niya sa akin.

"Uh... no, sorry." I suddenly felt a wave of guilt rushing over me. I know how in love she is with Tristan but I still let him fuck me. This is all so wrong. 

She looked around absently. "Nasaan na kaya siya?" Her face lit up when she saw him walking through the door. "Oh there he is!" 

Lumapit sa amin si Tristan. 

"Where have you been? I've been looking all over for you. Bigla ka na lang nawala." Sabi ni Aiko.

"Nagpahangin lang." He said before glancing at me.

"Magkasabay ba kayo nagpahangin. Nakita ko kasi kayong dumaan sa fire exit." Sabi ni Jason.

I looked at Jason with eyes wide open in surprise. Nakita niya kami? My face flushed red in embarrassment.

"Nagkasabay kaming bumaba fire exit. Sira kasi yung elevator kaya doon kami dumaan." Dahilan ni Tristan.

"C'mon, Tristan, let's dance!" Aya ni Aiko. Tristan looked at me one more time bago siya sumunod kay Aiko.

"Umuwi na tayo." Mahina pero mariin na sabi ni Jason. He got up and walked away, sumunod ako sa kanya. Sumakay kami ng elevator pababa sa parking lot.

"You saw us having sex?" I asked him when we got in the car. I felt kind of nervous and embarrassed 

He shook his head. "No but I heard everything you were doing with him."

"Hindi mo ba siya kayang kalimutan?" His voice sounded angry. My brows furrowed with confusion.

"Ano bang nangyayari sa'yo?" Tanong ko.

He turned and looked at me. "I think I'm in love with you Andi."

I felt myself tensed. Hindi agad ako nakapagsalita. I didn't what to say. Hindi ko alam na ganun na pala ang nararamdaman niya sa akin. I just don't feel the same way about him. "I... I'm sorry, Jason." I shook my head and he understood.