Rica suffers from separation anxiety

Playing with fire is just like playing with one’s emotions. Both are volatile, prone to getting out of control. One minute you think you’ve conquered it, and the next has you nursing burns that leave you scarred for life. Such is the bittersweet reality for Rica and Rob, formerly known as Rica Babes and the Commander. On one hand, they have emerged victorious and were able to bring home 100% of the house’s weekly budget, but at what cost? Not only do they have to regain their housemates trust, but to regain a sense of self as well.



Rica found that she was unable to let go of the Commander. “I can memorize formulas and solve problems, pero hindi ko ma-solve ang emotions ko. Gusto kong kausapin ka as Rob, not as the Commander. Nakakainis because I’m so weak and vulnerable,” she lamented to the object of her affections, Rob. She had trouble disassociating herself with the Rica-Rob partnership, and missed having someone by her side. Try as she might, she could not help but look for what was, and the abrupt ending left her at a loss. She apologizes for her being emotional and asks for his guidance to surpass the issue.

Rob, too, did not know what to say to her. After the accidental kiss from Rica, discomfort was evident with the Fil-Austrian. He still continued to talk with her, though he was at a loss for words. He reminded her of her boyfriend of four years, and how hurt he would probably feel. “Let him be your strength,” he advises his ex-partner. Talk shifted to their significant others, until Tibo and Cathy joined the conversation.

When Rica shared her dilemma with Rob, he advised her to talk to the other girls and get their opinion. She was hesitant to do so, primarily because she was unsure with their reception towards her, after her convincing act on their pseudo-relationship. She planned to handle it by herself, but Rob adamantly explained that everyone had to be open to each other. Tibo was his next suggestion and, after assuring her that he would understand her situation, called the housemate over. True enough, Tibo proved insightful and he concluded that Rica just got accustomed to being with Rob. What was needed, he insists, is for both parties to control themselves and manage to maintain a friendly relationship. Rica agrees and declares: “Rica Babes and the Commander are both gone!”

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