Life goes on...

I was still in shock hearing Dannie’s story. To say that I was dumbfounded is an understatement. I could not believe Robert is capable of all that.

Yet, somehow I can see the [probable] reasons why he did what he did.

Men are naturally polygamous, as I told Dannie. Funny, how we men [gays included] can’t seem to control our animalistic urges. I, myself, can attest to that. Every opportunity or chance to release those bodily heats will be grabbed the first instance it comes our way. And since Robert is definitely good – looking, girls, temptresses and seductresses will be lining up just to have their bite of Robert.

Not to mention that they are dealing with long – distance relationship, which rarely works.

Me: So dude, how are you? I mean I hope you’re fine naman after all these.
Dannie: I’m still coping. I think naging bato na nga ako kaka-kwento sa mga friends ko about sa amin ni Robert eh.
Me: Ayyyyy, sad ako. Sayang talaga dude eh. Almost three years of a perfect relationship is now a waste! Pare, sayang. I almost thought yours’ will end up in church.
Dannie: Guess what? I thought so, too. Kaya lang di siya nakapaghintay eh. Hay naku, ang dami naman diyan eh. Mas guwapo, mas mayaman, mas MALAKI. Hahaha!

She said as if trying to convince me. Or herself.

Me: Gaga ka talaga! Pero dude, nalungkot talaga ako sa nangyari sa inyo.
Dannie: Eh kasalanan niya no? Masyado siyang mapagbigay, ayun nakabuntis tuloy siya. He could’ve used some protection or whatever but he didn’t.
Me: I hope you still give him another chance. He deserves it naman eh. You, too. You deserve it as well.
Dannie: Hay naku! Definitely not now, if ever I will give him that chance. Teka, parang kamping-kampi ka kay Robert ha? Type mo siya, noh?
Me: Slight! Hahaha!

Amidst the laughter, I know Dannie’s still hurting inside. I cannot probe any deeper since she had told me almost everything.

Dannie: But you know what, dude? I still love him. Di ko lang talaga malimutan yung ginawa niya eh. Pag naiisip ko, ang sakit-sakit. Naiiyak pa rin ako.
Me: It’s normal dude, you won’t get over it that easy. But I know this will also pass. I just hope you won’t become a bitter bitch after what happened. Minsan kasi tinitiis mo kahit mahal mo eh. Minsan, pride lang talaga!
Dannie: Baka nga…

I was waiting for her to say more, to pour her heart out. But I decided to give her that moment to herself to just reflect on what happened, what she feels that time and what I told her. I can see she’s trying hard choosing what to say. And what not to say…

She then started searching for something in her bag. Puzzled as I was, I just let her be. A box of Kleenex is now ready for her outpour. But she just sniffed, saying she might be getting colds. But her front is not enough to hide it. She’s devastated, yet still, very much in love. With her tear-stricken eyes, I gave her the only thing I can give and something she badly needs.

I gave her a hug. A tight and long one. A couple of sniffs and soft, muffled cries, she let out a very deep sigh.

Dannie: Dude, thanks talaga. I feel better now. [Still hugging me] O, dude, baka naa-arouse ka na niyan ha?
Me: Baliw! Wish mo lang!
Dannie & Me: Hahaha!

I know she’ll be alright. I just know.

Dannie: Next topic, please! So dude, how’s your love life?
Me: Love life? Baka sex life, hahaha! You know, I met this guy…