Ulterior Motive

ULTERIOR MOTIVE

(ul·te·ri·or  mo·tive)   

Lying beyond what is evident, revealed, or avowed, especially being concealed intentionally so as to deceive 

"What are her intentions?" I doubted...

Here's the story.....

This girl and this guy knew each other for about two years now. She was renting a room with a boyfriend at the this guy's house. The guy, back then, has a girlfriend as well. He knew that she was battered by the boyfriend and can hear them shouting and most of the time, crying. She would always confide with the guy everytime she's being hurt emotionally and physically. This guy, known to be a nice and concerned friend, consoles her all the time. Gives her moral support and gives a lot of encouragement. This went on for about a year 'till they moved out. No words exchanged after which.

Suddenly, two days ago, this girl rang him. She needed an apartment to stay with a cousin quick because school is starting in 3 days. Unfortunately, all the rooms in the guy's house are taken. She pleaded but the guy is a man of his words. He couldn't give it to her. Anyway, they continued talking and chatting and got comfortable with each other.

I met her with her cousin and nephew at this guy's house the other day. We chit-chatted for about an hour. And as you know me, I pay attention to the points of conversation:

1. She wants to marry someone soon.
2. The ex boyfriend is getting married in a foreign country
3. He's focused on his career
4. His house in already under his name
5. He is now single

"Perfect! The girl is hot and seems nice, and he's a great person. So... that's great!" I thought. Not until she started calling him several times after the meet and started calling him "honey". Surely, he likes her. She's cool and hot! And he's not hard to like because he's a great guy. A gentleman, and a great friend.

Analyzing the situation, I asked "Why?" Then, several thoughts started running through my head:

1. She's heartbroken knowing that the ex boyfriend is getting married;
2. All the guys she's been dating are full of shit; and, God forbids...
3. She's hitting on him because she knows she'll be well off with him, a good catch, and she knows her welfare will be well secured with him.

The last thought wasn't that bad though. It's just that I still believe that LOVE should be the main reason. Surely there is likeness but then it boils down to my  last thought:

"But why is she trying to hit up on him hard? A girl can give hints but not totally give in. This is some kind of act of depression.."

Then again, his phone beeped and showed it to me: "I want to see you tonight." I wanted to say its just a booty call but she's hot and she can get any guys she wants... That led me to ask:

"What is her ulterior motive?"

As much as I wanted to give her the benefit of the doubt, my gut feelings usually have shit for brains; and when I started doubting, there is definitely something wrong.