The heat of the sun hits my face as I heard the grass and the leaves of trees swayed by the wind. I am currently sitting on a bench near the park while waiting for my girl bestfriend to finish her class today.

"Where is that annoying chubby cheeks? She is taking her time so well huh."

I said to myself while roaming my eyes on the front gate of their school. I looked at my watch just to notice that it's already 5:30 in the afternoon then my face turn to the cup of ice cream I'm holding, and realized that I almost ate 6 cups of medium size ice cream that I bought on Blizzard earlier.

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I groaned on boredom and frustration I'm feeling while making circles on my heavy stomach.

"I am so full. *Brpppppp*"

I laughed when a loud burp escaped my lips.

I chose to wait for 10 more minutes before I decided to stand up on the bench I was sitting and go directly to the front of their school gate. I was about to shout her name when I saw her exiting the gate.

"You little chipmunk! Where have you—"

I suddenly stopped when I noticed that her eyes are red like she just came from crying.

She is about to walked passed on me when I hold her arms and make her looked at me.

"Wait Raine! Why are you crying!? Did someone bully you!? Did someone hurt you!? I will go teach them a lesson if they did something on you!"

I asked her frantically. She just continue to sob like there is no tomorrow. My fist balled and my jaw tightened, I can feel the anger rising on my body. With a clue on what's happening, I asked her.

"Is that because of Jerome? Your boyfriend? What-did-he-do huh!?

I questioned her slowly but dangerously low and with that, she looks at me with fright on her almond eyes. My gaze suddenly becomes soft, regretting the tone I gave her.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to scare you Rere..."

I apologized to her for my sudden outburst. "Rere" is my nickname I gave on her when we became best of friends. I'm calling her that when I want her to forgive me on the mistake I've done or if I want her to do something for me.

"I-it's okay"

She shortly replied. Her voice cracked because of the crying.

"I just don't want to talk about it today Charles. I am really exhausted and tired. Can you just drive me home?"

She asked me wanted to divert the main topic. I am tensed, I can feel that but I chose to understand her because I know that she will share her problem to me soon.

I deep sigh came out on my mouth.

"Okay, I understand, but I just want to let you know that I'm just here to listen to you when you need someone to talk to. I can be your knight to protect you and I can be your handkerchief to wipe those tears coming from you. You know that I love you right? On the day we became best of friends, I treated you as my own little sister and I am your big brother. I am just here so don't push me away because I want to get your pain."

I replied to her. With that, we go to my car and I start the engine to drove home.

On our ride, she chose to be quiet. It's like she is in her deep thought. I cleared my throat when we arrived at the front of her house making her stumble on the sit.

"We're here Raine. Rest now and think the things I said to you earlier."

I told her.

"Thank you Cheche...I know that you are worried for me but let me think of this first alone. Drive home safe."

She said and quickly made her way on their home.

I wait for her to go inside the house before I drive my car on the next street where do I live.

"I just hope that she will tell me what happen to her, soon. I don't want her to feel the excruciating pain alone."

I told myself on my mind while I drive.

Several days had passed...

I am extremely worried because it's been 4 days when I last saw my Rere. I wanted to see her so bad. I want to hug her and whisper comforting words just like what she did on me when I was the one suffering.

I tried to call her on her phone but it just keep ringing. I tried to visit their house but her mother said that she wants to be alone for the meantime. I even waited for her on my car in front of their house thinking that she will have a heart to let me in but...no avail.

I am getting frustrated every day. My temper is slowly fading and my anger is totally rising. I am just thankful that I was able to beat up her boyfriend on the pulp until he can't open her eyes anymore. I realized that Raine's boyfriend cheated on her even if they are already on their 5 years relationship. I've never thought that he can do that to my bestfriend. I want to beat him up again but I reigned my emotions.

"I am going on their house tonight. With her permission or not."

I told myself with confidence.

Raine's Residence

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I drove at their home at exactly 8 o'clock in the evening. I saw that the lights on their house is limited making me realize that she is the only one at home. When I look up to her room on the balcony, I saw her... My bestfriend is holding one of the rails while her hair is being blowned by the wind. I can clearly see the sadness on her eyes despite of the distance we are in. She then decided to go back on her room without closing the door. I take it as a cue to climb on their balcony to surprise her and to badly asked her if she's okay.

As the time I reached their balcony, I entered her room. I saw her combing her long brown hair while facing the mirror.

I cleared my throat that makes her jump on her sit.

"Charles!? You scared me to death! And what are you doing on my room?"

I just stared at her face. The stains of her tears are still prominent. And the sadness on her eyes are still present.

With my remaining strength, I asked her the questions that are lingering on my mind when she decided not to show up.

She sighed and keep quiet for a while but tells me the true story from the start.

Fast forward...

"That's what actually happened... I am tired now Charles, I want to rest for the day. I answered all of your questions so please can you leave me alone for tonight? I promise I will be fine tomorrow."

She said dismissively.

I can't help myself but to agree because I know thay she is really tired from all of this. With a last glance I bid my goodnight on her.

"Goodnight Charles...I am very thankful that I met a wonderful man like you. I love you, always remember that, I do.

I kissed her forehead and i tucked her on the bed. I whispered my love on her on that night waiting for her to fall asleep before I get up. I can't help but to feel nervous for tomorrow, I hope that she will be now okay.

Present Time...

I am crying so hard today because it's her death anniversary. I remember again that day, wherein I bid my goodbye on my bestfriend not thinking that it will be the last time that we will be able to see each other again.

I pulled my hair and shout.

I wasn't able to save her from pain, from suffering and from grief. That morning after we talk on that night shattered my whole life because I learned that she committed suicide with the baby on her womb.

I regretted the day "when she said goodnight."

Author's note:

Good day readers! Here I am today to ask if you enjoyed the article/story? I hope that you enjoyed reading it because I, myself enjoyed writing this one. I just want to say my deep gratitude to all of you for the time you spent on this story. Feel free to comment down your thoughts, feedbacks, recommendations and suggestions. I am always open for constructive criticism.

The name of the characters, places and the plot itself is all on my wide imagination.

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Character List:

• Raine (Rere)

• Charles (Cheche)

• Jerome (Raine's Boyfriend)

• Mother of Raine

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