I was talking to my friend last evening. He had a habit of sharing about his work life. I used to listen to it. Sometimes I find it interesting, sometimes I find it strange as to why he trusts that the other person wouldn't judge him. Let's set aside those thoughts. He says he feels so good to share his thoughts.
He was working as an event manager in a hotel. And an anchor had a dispute with other staff members. He talked to that lady and told her to calm down. His caring and sweet nature can easily melt someone's heart. He offered her food at night. In the morning that girl called him to bring tea. He was so innocent that he went to her room to serve tea early in the morning. She opened the door and was roaming wearing only lingerie and panties. He was shocked and said, “Why are you so shameless?” In a reply she said, “ You are overreacting. This is normal.”

He said he felt so disgusted. Anyone would feel that way. If this would happen to a girl, anyone would help her. But why wouldn't anyone support males? Harassment is harassment , disregarding the gender.

He told one of the girls to take him to a room to take some stuff. He was standing at the door but she pulled him and tried to kiss him forcefully. But since she was a smoker, he felt nausea. Anyhow he escaped from that situation. I didn't ask the details. Why to traumatise a person who is already suffering?

Within 2 days he suffered 2 times. He has a well built body. So obviously people wouldn't believe that any girl could pull him or try to do some weird things. I don't know why people take advantage of someone’s kindness. I don't know why he didn't say anything to anyone. Why do people think that only females can be victims? Why are there no legal protections for men?

He was telling me all these as if nothing serious happened. He kept on repeating, ‘ everything was disgusting.’ Later I found his voice as if he was crying. I didn't consolidate him because I know any sympathetic words may provoke him to burst into tears. I just said try not to be over sweet to the strangers as they might think it in some wrong way. And lastly, a good night.
But I wonder if these incidents can let him sleep peacefully?


© Amitra