An Ode to O.B. Yu

When you're gay do you believe na there's a possibility for you to change? For good?

I don't.

I've always lived up to the saying that bygons will, and forever will be, bygons. Same goes for this person I know who's trying so hard to change himself without even realizing na he's already forgetting to respect himself, a.k.a. his individuality.

I do not know why it bothers me pero siguro sometimes my pakialamerong ugali really bites me, pushing me to make a difference, move people, make them realize na they are misled.

And this is why I am doing this to a very dear friend who only considers me as an acquaintance. For your own good.

Recap...Flashback.

Once you've told me na you are still in love with your ex despite all the kabastusan he has done to you. I even could sense na ginagamit ka lang niya. Eversince then I knew na you are a true person, someone who cares, someone who has a BIG, *ahem*, heart for people and I respect you for that. I couldn't be more happy to having met a person like you. After all the stories you've told me I am sure na you are really special.

Days after the drama, you told me na you want to change.

For good.

Huh?

For an outgoing type of guy I am it was seemingly impossible to be flabbergasted by the news. Pero I was.

Okay so what if kung Chinese ka and the Chinese gay community is a big no-no for the lahi? Haven't you actually considered na you are made this way for a reason? Haven't you actually thought na maybe, just maybe, being gay is the perfect solution to the ever-dramatical anthology of your so-called life? Why can't you just embrace it?

Rustom did. And look at him now. Alive and all-good.

So why do you think I care this much?

Kasi I know deep inside na you are a good person and I want you to live not in the shadows and in the epitome of hell on earth just because of the sexuality issue but rather move you, even provoke you to learn to respect and love yourself. Be true and everything else will fall into its right place.

You are good and special. Almost perfect. Which might be the reason why God made you gay kasi if you're straight then you'd have it all. The looks, the brain, and the ladies.

Asan pa ang challenge?

I love you friend and I want you to stop pretending and drop the curtains. In the end if it does not lead to a happy ending, I'll still be here to back you up.

Have a great life.