Love and Debt

Dinner went smoothly. After Andrew talked to Nina and reassured her that everything was fine, she felt relieved. He called a doctor in Paris and set an appointment once they arrived there to see what was happening to his wife.

They decided to have a few drinks and chat with Ren and Belinda first before the two returned home. Nina went outside the balcony to see the beauty of Zurich one last time.

"So, everything's okay?" She was surprised to see Rev standing beside her while holding a glass of wine.

Nina smiled and nodded at him. Rev took a sip of wine, then sighed deeply before looking at her intently.

"Nina, I love you. I just want you to know that."

Nina's eyes widened, then glanced inside the suite to look for Andrew. She saw her husband on the couch talking to Belinda.

"Can you listen to what I have to say? I asked your husband's permission to talk to you. I just have to tell my feelings so that I won't regret anything." 

She sighed. "Okay. I'll listen to you."

"I fell in love with you at first sight. I know I shouldn't have but I can't control my heart. I want you to know that I will still be here for you, as a friend. You can call me anytime if you have a problem with anything, especially your husband. He's a great guy, you know. The night before we flew here, we had a talk." He paused.

Rev glanced at Nina then looked at the city lights from the balcony.

"I asked him the reason why he lied to you. He said it was for his mother. But he had already fallen in love with you by that time. He told me about how you first met and hung out with the same friends. That was the time he started loving you. At first, I really thought he bought you because of your shop, but I guess not. He was willing to do everything for you and your family, even if it would make him an evil person. I can't compete with him. I know he would make you happy. Nina, I wish you and Andrew a happy life. And I promise I will find my own happiness." Rev said, smiling at her.

Nina held Rev's hand and smiled back at him.

"I know you will. You're a nice guy, Rev. I know there's someone for you out there, or maybe you already found her." She teased, glancing at Belinda.

Rev suddenly blushed.

"T-That was just a one night-" 

He stopped when he realized what he was about to say. How could he tell Nina about what happened between him and Belinda? He's so stupid. He thought to himself.

Nina burst out laughing.

"I knew it! Something happened between you two! Belinda was blushing and giggling on her own like an idiot earlier!" She exclaimed.

"Really?" He asked.

"Oh, you traitor! You just said you love me, but you're already eyeing another girl." She teased him.

Rev scratched his head from embarrassment.

"What do you think about her?" Nina asked in a serious tone.

He was surprised by Nina's question.

"I honestly don't know. We have a lot of differences, but we also have things in common. She's a nice person, but there was something in her that I can't understand sometimes. But the more she was like that, the more I am getting interested to know her." Rev sincerely answered.

Nina smiled at him. "Don't rush. Get to know her. Maybe she's the one you were waiting for all along."

Inside the suite, Andrew constantly glanced at Nina and Rev, who were seriously talking on the balcony.

"You shouldn't have agreed in the first place if you will glare at Rev like that." Belinda ranted.

They were sitting on the couch when Rev asked Andrew's permission to talk to Nina. Rev wanted to tell Nina his feelings for the last time, so he let go and could move on.

"I like the guy. He had guts. And I know Nina loves me and won't look for another man."

"You're so conceited." Belinda commented.

Andrew laughed, then stared at Belinda.

"How about you? Are you still in love with me?" He suddenly asked.

Belinda pouted, then sighed.

"Yes. But I know I have no match with that girl. She's so pure and innocent. She amused me. Besides, I already eyed myself on someone." She blushed.

Andrew frowned, then smiled when he realized who it was. Belinda never had a chance to go out ever since they arrived in Switzerland. She only spent time with Nina, with them, or just with Rev.

"He's an innocent man. If you want a serious relationship, I think he's the best choice. Why don't you try to get to know him more?" Andrew suggested.

Belinda sighed deeply. "I don't know. I'm broken and stained. Rev was way too clean for me."

"Didn't you tell me you didn't have to have a reason to like someone?" It was Nina who had just come inside the suite. 

Belinda looked outside and saw Rev staring at the moon. She knew he was crying; he just confessed and got his heart broken after all.

She looked at Nina, who was walking towards her husband.

"Go to him. He needs you." Nina said.

Belinda stood up and went outside.

"Are you okay?" She asked.

Rev suddenly wiped the tears from his eyes before answering Belinda.

"I'm fine. I'll get through this."

"If you want to go back to our room, I can accompany you." She teased.

Belinda frowned and suddenly felt nervous when Rev stared at her.

"How about we go out after this? I mean, I don't want to just have sex with you. I want to know you more, but it depends if you want to." He asked seriously.

"Rev, I-I'm not like Nina." She answered.

"And I'm not like Andrew. How about we start over? As friends. I don't think I can forget you either after what happened." Rev said.

She sighed. "Okay, friends."

Belinda didn't have a reason to reject his friendship, and she was also happy that he wanted to get to know her.. And she thinks they could easily move on from their broken hearts since they fell in love with the same couple.