on angels and broken wings

i played a very important role today -- an angel.

i met with an old friend who just came back from the states. it was
nice seeing him again. i was just saddened coz he's currently caught in a
dilemma: to marry or not to marry. you see,he is about to get married
in a few months. they're busy preparing for the wedding,making
reservations and appointments and all. one big problem: he's having doubts. he
and his fiancée aren't speaking for a few days now because of some
misunderstanding. the girl still has unresolved issues involving her
family, herself and the relationship. man,i was so careful with what to say
as the issue is highly sensitive. i tried so hard not to give a piece of
advice,especially if uncalled for. trying hard to bring out the
psychologist in me,i presented him with options and scenario that will
somehow broaden his view. after all,the last thing he ever needed was a piece
of advice. after all,i trust that he's a smart kid. all he needed was
an ear to listen.. and listen close. i was just so moved when he said i
was always there when he needed a friend desperately. he wouldn't
wanna tell it to his other friends coz he believes no one will take him
seriously. at first,i was adamant to accept his dinner invitation, but im
just glad i did.

later that night,i received a text from another guy friend. he asked
how i was. he's not the type who'd check on me,so i sensed something was
wrong. he was having dinner with an ex-girlfriend. he was hurt when he
knew she is still sleeping with a guy she knows from work. i know how
hard and painful for my friend to hear that,as we all know how the mail
ego works. he was so furious when he learned that the girl hasn't
informed her family that they've long been over. and that she and the fuck
buddy aren't in a committed relationship (duh!). he's having a hard time
accepting it although it's been months since he knew about this.

you know,i may not have given my two friends a sound advice,but being
there to listen was reason enough for them to feel better and be hopeful
enough that things will fall into place. i know i have somehow eased
their burdens. i really appreciate the trust that these two boys gave
me.

c'mon guys,admit it. i'm your angel 0:-)