"Okay Lang" is a kind of phrase we often use saying it's fine. Even though it's not or it's okay this phrase is used to answer different questions. Whether someone asked, "are you okay, how are you, how have you been." No matter if it's the truth or just lies. Most people say this phrase to pretend that everything is alright.

How many times have I heard this phrase when typhoon Odette destroyed most houses in our place? I remember when my neighbor was on the phone talking to one of her family. I didn't hear what those questions were but I saw her shedding tears but answered "Okay Lang." Forcing herself to smile despite the tears continuing falling and said. "What's more important is that no one dies."

When someone was at heartbreak just for example yours truly. I joined the gathering of my friends while having a drink of alcohol and beer. Perhaps most of my friends noticed that I was quiet even though I was pretending to be happy while showing a smile. It's not so true because it's very obvious that it was a fake smile. Someone in the group confidently asked me. "How have you been?" This was a simple question but contained a deep meaning.

I was pulling myself, I took my time before letting my voice come out. "Okay Lang." As always, it's a short phrase to explain the unexplainable emotions while my tears unknowingly fell. I looked downward to avoid them seeing me in such a pathetic way. I didn't know but the "Okay Lang" phrase served as the ignition word to let out all the sadness inside. I was looking down and kept telling myself "Okay Lang" again and again while crying.

"Okay Lang" phrase is like an escape or an excuse for someone to answer questions, not dig deeper. How is it really they are feeling because they don't want to answer it truthfully. Maybe embarrassed or they just want to talk about it. Not all people are very vocal about what they are feeling inside.

Some people used the "Okay Lang" phrase to let other people, especially their loved ones not worry for them. It's like saying "don't worry, I'm fine" even though it's just a lie. It's the best way to hide all those worries and pains inside. Not all people are confident to say I'm in pain, broke, or it's like having a hard time to breathe. Most people want to keep their worries to themselves. Maybe they just don't want to be misunderstood or misjudged. Some people refused to understand anyway because they thought it was just some overacting.

That's why if you hear this phrase from someone, expect that they just don't want to tell you because it's too painful to explain it all. Respect it and just let it be.

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_{Paul is the name but prefers to be called mrnightmare that feels like living in the dream. A country boy and a dreamboy (dreamer) who likes to stay in a small village even though it means abandoning the future to become a seaman. The passion is writing but not sailing in the vast ocean. Don't wonder if the face will not be shown, this is better where the words can flow smoothly. Come, you can tell me your stories and I'll tell you mine. Together, let's explore the world by broadening our thoughts. If you need a shoulder I can lean you mine and I hope I can lean yours. The world is fun when living is not being alone but with someone.}

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