Negachieve Na Negachieve

Thought it was a negative.

I felt strange when entering the baths. Usually, the mood is neutral. I've had enough of the "I gotta feeling that tonight's gonna be a good night" vibe - the outcome is always, always discouraging in the end. That time was different - felt like I should've caught Shrek 4 to get my money's worth instead.

An uncle (Singaporean slang for an old man) came out of the shower area, offending my sight. Got to my locker and beside me was another elder. There goes my night, I thought.

Saturday underwear nights are usually crowded with studs and hunks, that hooking up is almost impossible - because the patrons are very picky. That night was bizarro: felt like I was in a parallel universe where the situation was totally opposite. Just the same, I took a shower and put on my underwear, one that I really saved for that kind of evening, just in case.

Ms Hospitality was my title on that night. Apparently, I met two Thais (having their holiday together) and a Korean businessman. I was more accommodating to the latter - Joung. He wasn't articulate in English but you could tell he has a nice personality. He was struggling to get his words out, but I could sense his sincere intention to make a connection. He was also a bit disappointed with the kind of guys who went there, so he asked me if there is another bathhouse (BH) where youngsters hang out. When he said youngsters, he meant those in their mid-20's. I told him to go to clubs, as these youths are into dancing and partying all night. Joung just wanted a quiet scene. So, I volunteered to accompany him to another BH where the gorgeous ones are. Going to the place was extra tricky, considering the location was in Chinatown and the sign is not visible from the street. But I told him that once we got there, he's on his own and I had to go back.

When I got back, I saw these Thais who looked like they haven't found the guy who'd send them back to their hotel. I approached them and made some small talk. Interestingly, these guys barely know English, but couldn't care less, coz the only language explicable in that place was body language. I've seen mute and deaf gay guys with great bodies and they get what they want without uttering a word (please don't get me wrong, I have nothing against them). All I know is, if someone likes you, they'll chase you, corner you, and tug you to a room. If they don't like you, they'll at least avoid you. The worse thing that happened to me was push me away.

After an exchange of few words, the Thai guys and I hit it off. After the deed, I asked them if they enjoyed (just being courteous). I wanted to say, "thank you and come again!" as they walked out of the room. They'd flip out for sure.

The night wasn't bad despite the initial hunch.