"Party? But last night..."
Ronald paused, as he spoke on the phone with Stephen. But his gaze was drawn to Ian, who was sitting on his bike. While looking at the glass door of a tattoo shop, Ian was smoking a cigarette.
"Ronald, you know I was mad at him. But then Ava–"
"Again Ava? What's wrong with you, Steph? Are you still thinking about her? She looks happy with her boyfriend, Luke. What about Ian? Can't you see his situation?"
Stephen was silent. As his gaze remained fixed on Ian, Ronald exhaled deeply and let out a long breath. He could not see his best friend in this state.
Over the past few days, Ian had stopped using his father's belongings, which include his father's money and vehicles. He started smoking more than he had before and stopped talking to everyone. Because he was
