My BF's BF

ALEX'S POV

"Sis pretty please, will you help me to asked Bryan if he already have a new girlfriend?" My best friend Liz said with matching puppy eyes.

I just rolled my eyes on her. "Will you please stop?! You are the one who broke up with him remember? Then you are acting like that!"

Last month, Liz broke up with Bryan and she did not tell me what happen and the reason why she broke up with him. And no matter how many times I asked her, she keep on saying that "it did not workout." She didn't want to elaborate it anymore. This was the reason why I'm a bit confused why she keeps on convincing me to asked Bryan about his love life.

It was not surprising why Liz chose me to asked Bryan about his love life because I got close to Bryan since the day Liz introduced him to me.

I am really comfortable with guys. Maybe the reason why I can go easily with them. Same with the boyfriend of some of my friends. Maybe because I'm one of the boys. Sometimes people misinterpret my closeness with them. Maybe that was the reason why their ex boyfriend thought that they like me and even wanted to court me.

Yes. It always ended up like that, but I never entertained anyone. And because of that I lose some of my friends.

I actually had a huge crush on Bryan before, but I removed him from my crush lists when Liz introduced him to me as her boyfriend.

She pouted like a child and started to throw tantrums. Liz do you really think that you are a child and you act like that?

I sighed and gave up. "Okay fine. I know that you will not stop pestering me."

After I said that, Liz went to me and hug me. "Yehey! Thanks sis your the best!"

I just rolled my eyes and got my phone to text Bryan.

To: Grandpa

'Hey Grandpa do you have a new girlfriend now?'

I texted him. I'm a straight to the point type of person. I don't want to beat around the bush. There were times that people get shocked with my straightforwardness. I shrugged them off. I hate plastic. For me what you see is what you get. But don't get me wrong, I can still filter the things that is coming out from my mouth. I sometimes become sensitive with other's feelings too.

"Omg sis! You are too straight forward. You should have asked his condition first before you asked him about that. He might think that I'm the one who asked you to asked him."

I rolled my eyes. "Isn't that the truth?"

"Errr... even if it's true, he should not find it out. He might find it weird because I was the one who break up with him but it looks like I'm the one chasing him." She reasoned out.

"I also thought the same. Why did you break up with him when it was so obvious that you still like him?" I asked her for the nth time.

She did not answer me. I sighed and said. "Well you know that I hate beating around the bush."

In just a few minutes, Bryan texted me back. It looks like my grandpa was not busy. I call him grandpa as my endearment to him.

Liz and I read his text.

From: Grandpa

'Yes. Why?'

I looked at Liz. I can see confusion and sadness in her eyes. Well even I was quite surprised of his answer because I thought that he doesn't have a girlfriend.

"You okay?" I asked a bit worried.

She nodded and gave me a forced smile.

"So what now? He said that he already has a girlfriend?"

"Yes I know."

"Why did you break up with him in the first place?!" I asked her again hoping that she will tell me what really happened.

"Nothing."

I feel so pissed because of her answer! "Am I not your best friend? Why are hiding this from me? Why can't you tell me the reason why you decided to broke up with him?!"

I can't understand why she was hiding it from me.

"Liezel Mae Rivera do you really want to keep it from me?" I asked in a serious tone.

She heaved a heavy sighed. "I just felt like he changed. He's not the same person that I knew. I felt like he already has someone in his heart. And I'm right. See? He already has a new girlfriend."

"Actually I'm also quite surprise because he never mention that to me."

"I also asked Bryan what happen to them. What was the reason of their break up but even Bryan didn't want to tell it to me. As per him it was hard to explain." I told her.

"Of course he will have a second thought to tell it to you because you are my best friend." I can hear the bitterness in her voice.

"Wait a minute, why did you think that he already has someone else?" I asked curiously.

Even I didn't notice it.

She heaved a heavy sighed. "He became cold to me. Then I noticed that he always on his phone texting and sometimes he's calling someone."

"Have you confronted him about that?" I asked her.

She shake her head.

My eyes widen. "What?! You did not confront him first about your it before you break up with him?!"

I think that I will go crazy because of this girl. Maybe Bryan has a reason why he's busy with his phone. It's not that I am taking his side, I find it hard to believe that he was cheating or something.

We often text each other, he even calls me. He was so thick-faced if he's cheating on my best friend while being friendly with me. I can't believe that she broke up with him because of unconfirmed suspicion.

Also, Bryan did nothing to fixed their relationship.

"I got scared to find out the truth."

Can I punched my best friend?! "And now you are acting like that Liezel Mae Rivera? What do you really want to happen?"

She just lower her head. Sadness is visible on her face. I kind of feel guilty. I felt like I hurt her.

"Sorry sis. I'm being insensitive "

She shake her head and smile. "Don't think about it. Anyway, can you ask him the name of the girl?"

I look so shocked, I didn't expect that my friend was such a masochistic.

I rolled my eyes and started to text him again.

To: Grandpa

'Is it okay to ask the name of your girlfriend?'

Few minutes later he replied. I decided to read it first while my best friend was still emotional. My eyes widen when I read the name of his new girlfriend.

From: Grandpa

'Alexandria Ramirez. :)'

W-wait! That was my name?!

ALEX'S POV

From Grandpa

'Alexandria Ramirez. :)'

W-wait! That's my name?!

My heart beat faster, and I felt nervous because of his reply. Is this old man making fun of me?!

I was about to give him a reply when Liz asked me regarding Bryan's text reply.

"Sis, did he reply already?" She asked.

I am not sure how to answer her. Thank God that I read it first. If Liz happened to read it, she might think that I am doing something behind her back. Who will believe that it just happened that I'm the same name as Bryan's new girlfriend?

If it was me, then why am I not informed that I already have a boyfriend?! And that supposed boyfriend was my best friend's ex-boyfriend?!

Also, I'm worried that I might lose my best friend because of this issue. She might also accuse me of stealing his boyfriend just like my other friends. And that's one thing I don't think I can handle. I prefer to be an old maid than losing my best friend, Liz.

"Ha? Not yet. Will you stop thinking about that guy?!" I said instead.

"Fine. Anyway, I'll go ahead." She said in a sad tone.

I feel sorry for her. I know, and I can feel it. She's still in love with Bryan. And speaking of that old retard! I will confront him! I almost got myself in a difficult situation because of him.

***

When Liz left my house, I immediately call Bryan.

'Hello, girlfriend!'

I rolled my eyes. This brute! "WHY ARE YOU CALLING ME YOUR GIRLFRIEND?! SINCE WHEN DID I BECAME YOUR GIRLFRIEND?! BRYAN JAMES LEE STOP BEING CRAZY OKAY?!"

'Calmed down first girlfriend!' He continued teasing me.

This guy was so good at pissing me off. Alex, calm yourself... inhale... exhale... relax... I started to count one up to 10 to calm myself.

"Bryan, I'm serious here. My best friend is hurting. Don't act as if everything is a joke." I told him in a serious tone.

I can't stop thinking about Liz, especially the sadness in her eyes when she left.

'Fine, I'm sorry for teasing you. I was stunned by your question; that's why I thought of teasing you. And why are you asking me if I already have a new girlfriend? Do you want to apply?'

HE IS SO SHAMELESS.

Hmph! He is so cocky because he knew that he is handsome, hot, and rich. If you think about it, he was boyfriend material, plus he has Korean blood.

I am into Koreans. I mean, I am attracted to them. One of my dreams was to marry a Korean guy because I am a fan of Korean dramas. I like almost all the Korean actors that I have watched. That is why I became very interested in Koreans.

I had a crush on Bryan before. I wanted to meet and be friends with him because he was a known businessman, but Liz met him first. I decided not to tell Liz that I had a crush on Bryan. What for right? I might ruin them.

"Can you stop teasing me?! And for your information, I will never commit to someone who used to be my friend's boyfriend, what more if that person is my best friend's ex-boyfriend!" I hissed.

He didn't utter a word. Did I say something wrong? Did I offend him? But why will he be offended?

"Hey, why are you not reacting?"

'Ah? Nothing. Alex, I'm just wondering, what if you fell in love with someone who used to be your friend's boyfriend? What will you do?'

My eyebrow creased. Why is he asking me this?

"I will avoid him." I honestly told him.

'Why? What if he is also in love with you? Will you still avoid him?'

Why is he asking me this kind of question? It bothers me.

"Yes. I will still avoid him."

'But why?'

"Because I am not comfortable with it. I don't like that."

Can this old retard stop asking me this kind of question?! He became silent again. I am feeling uncomfortable with his question.

Anyways I will try to change the topic.

"Hey, grandpa! You tell me, do you have another girl when you are still in a relationship with my best friend?!" I can't help but ask.

I just really wanted to know the truth. If Liz is right with her assumption about Bryan or not. Since she can't ask him, then I'll ask him for her. Maybe I can still save their relationship.

'What? Is that what she told you?'

"Kind of. She told me that she felt like you already like someone else. But can you tell me what is the real reason why you two broke up?"

'Alright, I will tell you. It's just because, as a man, I have needs. But sadly, she can't give it to me.'

I frowned. Needs? What kind of needs? Does he losing money? That's why he needs that? But if that's the case, Liz can easily give it to him because she's rich.

"What kind of needs?" I asked him.

'Seriously, you want to know?'

"Of course! What kind of needs is that? Stop beating around the bush!" I hissed.

'Okay. But you need to promise me that when I told you this, it won't change your perception of me?'

I cleared my throat. What does he mean by that?

'Hey! You promise first!'

"Fine! I promise. So what is it?"

Why is he taking so long to answer? I am getting nervous here.

'Sex.'

I was stunned by what he said. What did he say? sex? AS IN SEX?! Do I hear it right?!

"What?" I wanted to confirm if I heard it right.

He then laughed so hard. This brute! Is he making fun of me again?!

'Are you shocked?!'

Who will not be surprised with what he said?! Oh my gosh! My virgin ears!!!

"Are you being serious here, Bryan? You are asking SEX from Liz?!"

I still can't believe what he just said. I feel like he is just making fun of me.

'Yes.' He just said.

I cleared my throat. "And because Liz can't give it to you, that's why you guys broke up?"

'I said yes!' There is a sound of irritation in his voice.

"Ah, okay! I get it. Bye!" The only thing I can tell him.

'Hey, wait, you-'

I didn't let him finish talking because I already ended the call. I feel disappointed in him. I am proud of my best friend because she did not lose her virginity because of his whims. But I'm disappointed with Bryan because I never thought that he is that kind of guy.

He doesn't look like a pervert. Maybe his friends look like one but Bryan? He looks so harmless. I thought of him as a perfect guy. His looks are perfect, and he is very successful as a businessman and a loving son. He let his father have an early retirement to enjoy and have quality time together.

Like in the often-quoted line in Spiderman, "with great power comes great responsibility." Most successful businessman often sacrifices their time with their family. And now that Bryan is the one handling their business, his parents always feel like they are on their honeymoon every day.

Bryan took over the company at an early age. That's why at the age of 28, he has proven himself and accomplished so many things in the business world. He is known as one of the hottest, youngest, and successful men not just here in the country but the whole of Asia. Their business continues to expand with Bryan's leadership.

Let's say that guys have that kind of NEEDS, but he did not just ask Liz to marry him? Once they got married, they can do that every day and every night. And also, they are already of age.

Those two are crazy! That is why I can't have my own love life because those two always make me stress!

ALEX'S POV

It's been three years since we started to build our own company, the R2 corporation. R2 comes from our surname Ramirez and Rivera.

Liz is two years older than me. Our parents are the best of friends, that is why it is not surprising that Liz and I became best friends.

Both our parents are successful businessmen, and my parents are into hotels and malls while Liz's family are into airlines.

We are very thankful that we both have an older brother; that is why we are not pressured to take the responsibilities or to take over our family business. We are free to choose our career path.

But just like our parents, we are also into business, but we want to establish our name. We don't want to take advantage of our family's name and success. That's why we chose a different industry.

We chose to venture into the Telecommunication industry. Our company is a distributor of Sapphire; it is a cellphone brand. Liz and I are into gadgets; that why when someone offered us to distribute the new cellphone brand, which is Sapphire, we accepted it right away.

We love challenges, and we consider Sapphire a challenge. Here in the Philippines, many cellphone brands are entering the market, whether local or global brands. The challenge here now is how we can make our brand stand out from the other cellphone brands.

We chose to target the elite or Class A and B market. Since aside from the distribution, the brand has allowed us to participate in the making of the brand.

We also did some PR campaigns, and we hired elite influencers here in the country to create noise for the brand.

And I will tell you it is not easy to do. It took us years to reap all our investments for this brand. That is why I am so proud of our brand because now, Sapphire is the most "must-have" gadget or brand of the elite here in the Philippines.

I'm the owner slash Sales and Marketing Director of the R2 Corp., while Liz is the co-owner slash CEO.

I don't mind the position. I never wanted to be the CEO or President of the company because my skills were creative and planning. I prefer to do marketing and sales work than to just review and sign documents.

While Liz has excellent skills when it comes to people management and business administration, that why she is perfect to be our company's CEO.

Since the 3rd quarter(which we consider the ghost month/quarter because the sales are expected to drop), I am busy for the whole month because I need to do reports and planning. Fourth-quarter is the most active quarter of the year. Because it has so many holidays like Christmas, so our sales are expected to double or triple, that's how this industry work.

I'm busy reviewing the sales report when my secretary told me that Bryan is outside and wants to talk to me.

I don't want to be rude to him that why I told my secretary to let him in.

After we talked over the phone, I decided to avoid him since he is not with Liz anymore.

From all my experiences before, I already got a phobia of all my friends' ex-boyfriend because they started to ask me out or to court me after they broke up with my friends.

And that's the reason why I lose friends. Well, maybe they are not my REAL friends, to begin with. And also is it my fault that their boyfriends like me?

Don't get me wrong, and I'm not defending myself. I know that I'm not doing anything wrong. I did not flirt with them; they are the ones who flirt with me, and I never flirted back with them. That is why sometimes my friends were always making fun of my dilemma. They will tell me that if ever they will have a boyfriend, they will not introduce me to them.

Well, I never told them to introduce me to their boyfriend. I am not interested.

When Liz introduces Bryan to me, they ask Liz in a teasing tone if she is not afraid that Bryan might like me.

"Hi, baby girl!" He greeted me.

He seems to be in a good mood.

"Hi, grandpa! What are you doing here? Liz is not here; you can now leave!" I said, trying to chase him out.

Grandpa and baby girl became our endearment to each other. See, we even have an endearment. But those endearments are nothing because we are just close. Also, he was the one who started it.

He often teases me before that I am too mature with my age. Then I tease him back by calling him grandpa because of our age gap. He is five years older than me. See, he's already my grandpa?!

He smirked. "I didn't come here to see her. Remember, we have already broken up. I want to ask you why are you avoiding me?"

I cleared my throat. Am I too obvious?

"Ha? What are you talking about?" I ask him acting clueless.

"You are not answering my text messages and even my call. Now tell me that you are not avoiding me?!" He said in a serious tone.

Are you my boyfriend to have that kind of reaction?

I wanted to tell him, but I don't want him to think that I'm too assuming.

"I don't see any reason why I still need to keep in touch with you like we're... you know... became friends because your my best friend's boyfriend... and now that the two of you are not together, so why will I still be friends with you?" I honestly told him.

He became silent. I can see in his face that he felt sad with what I just said. I feel guilty. Am I too harsh on him? I want to avoid him because I don't want to be in a complicated situation.

"Is that it? After all, we've been through? We are also friends, right?" He said.

He sounds like he is hurt.

I bit my lower lip. I am feeling guilty because of what he said and how sad he looks right now.

"Yes, we are friends. But it's not good to see that we still hang out or still friends knowing you guys broke up. Also, Liz hasn't moved on yet. Though I know she is already in the process of moving on. But for me, it's insensitive on my part if I will still keep in touch with you." I told him sincerely.

I hope that he can understand where I am coming from.

"Alex, are you really like that? Why are you always thinking about what other people may think or say?" I can sense the frustration in his voice.

"Bryan, I am just doing what I think is right," I said to him in a serious tone.

"Even if it means that I will be out of your life?"

I don't know, but there seems to be a pinch in my heart when he said that. I want to cry because I can see the sadness and pain in his eyes. But I have to be firm. It is not only for me, and I am doing this for him and Liz.

"Bryan, that's too deep. But in the situation that we are in, I think yes. Though I hope in time we can be friends again without... you know... thinking what other people will say about our relationship." I told him in a teasing tone to lighten up the mood.

"Are you sure that it is okay with you to let me go?"

I closed my eyes. Even if I don't want to, I have to do it.

I sighed aloud. "For now... yes."

Sorry, Bryan, but this is for the best. Especially now that I know that Liz hasn't moved on yet from your relationship, I am very sure that Liz will be hurt if she saw us together, especially now that she knew you already have a new girlfriend. Wait, speaking of girlfriend.

"Bryan, I'm just curious. About your new girlfriend, is it true?" He shook his head.

"No."

"Then why did you tell me that you already have a new girlfriend?" I ask curiously.

My best friend got hurt by that lie!

"Because I know that Liz is with you at that time. I am well aware that you are not interested whether I have a new girlfriend or none." He said coldly.

I chuckled. "Well, yes. I am thankful that Liz was not able to see your reply about your supposed new girlfriend's name."

He just shrugged and said his goodbye.

He looks sad. I feel sorry for him, but I need to do this.

I will miss him.