“Is it really just a Friend”

Gabriella & Hector

Gabriella and Hector have been dating for the past 2 ½ years.  They agreed to remain faithful to each other as most relationships venture to do.  Gabriella was an exceptional woman in that she did the things that take place in some traditional relationships.  Although they did not live together, she would often prepare meals for him and sometimes iron his clothes for him.

Hector had no complaints about Gabriella, she is a woman that he vowed to marry when the time is right.  Gabriella could not figure out why it was taking him so long to make up his mind about getting married.  Even though she was emotionally attached, her patience was running out.

Hector worked as a Postal Worker and has been on his job for over 12 years.  Gabriella worked as a Secretary with 10 years on her job. They both had a good selection of friends, some of which became mutual friends.

It was not uncommon for Hector to be on the phone at any given moment which sometimes bothered Gabriella because like any couple, she wants quality time. On occasion, Hector would excuse himself from her presence to talk on the phone as if it were a private conversation.  Because it would happen so often, Gabriella was starting to take offense to this.  She confronted him about it and he would often dodge the question by putting it off to something else.

One day while visiting with Gabriella while she was preparing dinner for them, Hector went outside of her apartment to return a phone call that appeared to be burning up his phone.  Gabriella heard each time his cell phone rang and did not bother to ask any questions.  She was in fact annoyed by this.  He remained outside for at least 20 minutes and appeared to be in a smooth conversation.  He was so involved into his conversation he failed to hear Gabriella calling out to him several times to let him know that dinner was ready.

He ended his call and came inside and Gabriella feeling somewhat rejected, asked him who was on the phone, he responded by simply saying to her; “Oh, it’s just a friend.”

Question is: Is Gabriella really that naïve to think that he needs that much privacy to talk with his friends?

Which brings us to tonight’s topic: “Is it really just a friend?”

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