Chapter One

CHARLES thought that it would be the last time he gets to see and talk to his ex-best friend, Angelo Gabrielle, but fate was actually playing with them. ‘Cause three years later, Dominique found himself staring at his ex-best friend.

"Well, Dom, An, and Nar meet my half-brother, Dad's side, the one I'm talking about, Hermano Gabriel. But I call him either Hermano or Gabby, and did you know? He's the same age as you, Dom!" Wynter was cheerfully introducing her older brother to her friends. Not noticing the shocked look on Dominique. "And my brother here is bored, so he asked me if he could somehow work in our club. Ooh! Did I mention that he studied bartending in the States? He fits perfectly, don't you think?"

"Of course! As for your older brother, he is more likely to be one of the reasons why our customers keep coming back." Narae, being the seducer that she is, seductively wrapped her arms around Angelo's. "Are you, by chance, single and free tonight?"

Wynter laughed, "Be careful, Nar. Rumors say that my brother here is a monster in bed."

"Now will you accept this piteous yet sexy maiden's offer for tonight?" Anurak jokes.

Angelo placed his mouth near Narae's ear before whispering, "Wear your most seductive lingerie, honey." Angelo playfully bit her ear, and Dominique witnessed all of that.

"Damn! Of course, I will." Then Narae looked at Wyn. "Now you wouldn't mind me enjoying the night with your brother, right Wyn?"

Wynter chuckled. "Why would I? He’s old enough to deal with that kind of situation, and besides, you know what you're doing." That earned a giggle from Narae.

"If you don't mind me asking, what are you? Don't worry, no one here is a judge." Anurak chuckled.

Angelo smiled. "Well, I know for a fact that you people don't judge. Emy told me that before." For some reason, Charles got nervous when Angelo looked at him. "Well, I'm bisexual."

"Same here. And since you look open-minded, are you a top or a bottom?" They were all waiting for Angelo to answer Anurak.

"I'm a versa, can either be a top or a bottom." Narae clapped in glee, An whistled and Wynter laughed. "I'm anything you want me to be." They enjoyed Angelo's answer even more while sexily staring at Anurak.

"Oh don't look at me like that, I might steal you away from Narae tonight," Anurak jokes.

"Uh no-no. First come, first serve," Narae replied which made the four of them laugh even more.

They were all enjoying the conversation except for Dominique, they weren’t able to notice his dark expression. Wynter sat beside Charles so the latter felt better somehow.

"Hey... You okay?" Wynter whispered as she handed him a beer. "You've been quiet. Don't tell me you're also interested in my brother." Wyn laughed.

"How is he your brother? He's ugly."

"Well, I'm flattered but I know for a fact that you like Latin blood." Wyn chuckled and stared at Dom. "That's why I thought there'll be something between us."

Dom looked at Wyn. "Wyn, not about this again. You know I don't—"

"You don't date friends. Yeah yeah. Why do I always let you reject me again and again?"

"Because I'm still your best friend." May pagmamalaki sa boses ni Dom.

"I should unfriend you."

"F******k?" Both of them laughed. "Besides, you have your boyfriend, right?" Charles pointed out.

Wynter let out a small smile. "Mmm-hmm."

"Is he treating you nicely?"

Wynter's smile never left her lips. "Yeah. We're good... I think." 

Charles knows that Wynter is hiding something. Others might not see it through her smiles but for him, it's very obvious. But because he respects her decision, he didn't open the topic again and started a new one.

They had their own world to the point that they didn’t notice that Angelo was pissed while looking at them.

Fvck! Am I really getting jealous because of my sister?! Angelo argued with himself.

"Yow, Angelo!" Narae almost shouted trying to get his attention. "Well? When are you gonna start working and do you want to receive a salary?"

"Can I start tonight? I just need something to pass my time and no, I don't need a salary." Angelo looked at Charles first before saying goodbye to the others. "Welp, I better get going. I have a game to take care of before I come back here tonight."

"Okay okay... but don’t forget about tonight, huh?" Narae playfully reminded him.

"Of course, sexy. I wanna have a taste of you too." Angelo then looked at Anurak. "And you as well." He winked at him.

"A player just like his sister." Anurak tsked before laughing. "Oh well… At least we know why Wynter is like that."

"Hey hey! Mean people. I'm not as bad as my brother." And once again they laughed. "Shall I escort you out, Hermano?"

"Sí, por favor, hermanita. Adios, beautiful people." Narae obviously got thrilled at what Angelo said and Anurak smiled.

"Bye, Oppa! Taste you later!" Narae's last words.

Wynter and Angelo finally came out. Wynter was arguing with herself whether to open up the topic that bothers her mind so much or not. But in the end, she chose that option.

"Is there something between you and Dom? I mean... A while ago... something is going on." Wynter finally broke the silence between them.

Angelo wasn't even surprised by his sister's question. Well, I expected that I wasn't obvious enough, but why the hell did I even belittle my sister's keen observation? "Well... Remember the dorm mate I used to tell you?" Wynter nodded at his question. Better say it now. Besides, it's not like something will change anyway. "That's him." 

Wynter stopped walking. "Wha-What?" 

“Hey, you look like a complete idi-t grinning to himself..”

“Do I? Hey Wyn, I think I’m finally liking someone.”

“For real? Or to have fun with?”

“Real. Very much real.”

“Then what’s stopping you?”

“He has a very complicated rule. No best friend love.”

“Funny, just like someone I know.”

“Complicated, right?”

“Very.”

If Wyn remembers it correctly, there was also a talk between her and Dom about a roommate he had when he was still in college.

“I found this guy... He's different... He made me feel a lot more comfortable... He's great... “

“Then date him... Come on Dom... You obviously like him or maybe even more if my observations are correct."

Dom sighed. “You know I can't, Wyn. Not at this moment.”

If Wynter was confused by what Dom had said before, now it's clear. Wynter stared at his brother's face and the realization hit her.

My best friend and my brother are in love with each other.

Wow.