Pāhonoa te oro

I was secretly paying my friend’s rent. Then I found out where the money was really going. My best friend lost his job. Couldn’t afford rent… was about to get evicted. He didn’t ask for help, but I stepped in anyway. Started sending money every month. Quietly. Six months straight… no questions. He kept thanking me, saying I saved his life. I felt good. Like I was doing the right thing. Until one random night changed everything. I saw him at a bar. VIP section. Expensive drinks. Designer cloth