Story time ... again!

Back by popular demand!! Ok, just ONE of my readers had been asking where this post went and demanded I put it back on my blog, so here it is .... story time, November 2012 style!

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November 18, 2012

Something I thought had the potential of being real turned out fake ... in a heart flash....

Though he wasn't a stunner to the naked eye, C was a nice guy and we were starting to hit it off. As friends. I'll just get right to the point ...

Friday night, a bunch of my riding friends and I planned a fantastic night out. We had reservations at a great restaurant in town and then, a night of fun checkin' out boobies at two strip clubs. The girls planned to dress it up, and yes, we did look hot! The guys looked great as well, and we all had a fun time at dinner. Two of my good friends also joined us at dinner and had a nice time as well. 

I invited C to be my "date" that night. I suppose that was the first thing I did wrong. I invited him along because I thought he'd have a good time and I wanted to introduce him to my riding friends since he rides street bikes as well. He thought he was my date for the evening. So, when J, another guy friend showed up, things got a little weird for C and I guess I can't blame him for getting upset with me. 

Although, I wasn't dating C yet, I was having fun hanging out and getting to know him. I know he liked me a lot, and I was starting to feel the same. So, after dinner, we got to the club and everything was great. We were all enjoying each show that came to our table, even C. He definitely showed enthusiasm as each girl danced, and I was fine with that. No green-eyed monster. We sat close, but no touching of any kind, really. As more friends showed up, room in our booth got very cozy. At one point in the night, I was smack-dab in the middle of J and C. More friends came over to sit at the booth, so everyone scrunched in and I was the only girl NOT sitting on someones lap, so I got up and said to the boys "I need to sit on someones lap, so who's it gonna be?" J was the first to offer his, so I sat. 

Now that I think about it, I can't imagine how uncomfortable that must have made C. In his mind, we were on a "date" and he did take care of me all night until then. But, I didn't think anything of it so I didn't make a big deal. I still talked with him and paid him attention, but, he kept disappearing and was constantly on his phone. At one point, I thought he left me there. 

Side Note: When I'm out with friends, family, on a date or just hanging out, cell phone activity is at a bare minimum. I mean, most times I don't even pull my phone out of my bag. And, I'm usually the only one not doing the "gotta check my phone" thing. I don't understand and to me, it's rude to be on your phone at all when in the company of others. Especially if it's just two people ... whether you're hanging out or on a date. It shouldn't matter and that says a lot about a person. At least, it does to me. 

Anyway, the night went on for a bit longer, and then C tells me that he's gonna bounce. It was still early, and I was a little shocked. He asks if I can get a ride with someone else and I tell him that no one was going my way. He was my ride, and it was then that I knew he was bothered. 

Just before midnight, the group was getting ready to leave the club and I noticed C had been gone for a while. Maybe if I checked my phone sooner, or followed him outside, I wouldn't have been left stranded. But, I did not and waited to pull my phone out when we got outside. I looked around, but I didn't see him. I look at my phone and there it is ... two text messages from C saying that he's left me and to never contact him again. 

Ooo ... harsh. I mean, yes I was cruisin' on my friends lap for a while, but to just leave like that? I could be more understanding if he was my boyfriend, or we were exclusively dating. But, none had been the case. He was the one that insisted on taking things at a glacial pace and just being friends. He didn't act like a friend. And, it kind of breaks my heart because I did like him being around. 

I tried to get him to answer my texts and called him twice ... with no answer. I wanted an explanation from the "nicest guy" but, there would be none. He's removed me from his life and I haven't tried to get back in. If he could just leave me the way he did, he was never a nice guy to begin with. 

Things were going so well with C, and in an instant, gone. 

It's time to watch the Walking Dead. By myself. 
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Hope you all enjoyed that one! Sad to say, this was a true story. And, since then, I saw C for another couple weeks before calling it quits. The more I got to know him, the more I didn't like him, it turned out. Guy was LA-ZY ... oh, my god. Didn't cook, only shopped when he absolutely HAD to, and the final blow came after I mistakenly took him to one of my favorite spots for lunch downtown. He made a scene over NOTHING, and I just had it. 

Luckily, I've been a patron of that establishment for over a decade, so they did not chastise me for bringing so much drama to their restaurant.

A funny thought comes to mind that happened on that night I got stranded. My girl that I just lost on Sunday said to me after learning what an ass C had been, "girl, he wasn't even that good looking anyway!" The thought of her words and the face she was making just makes me smile and laugh. She was a true and genuine soul who could see right through others. She was right about this one, and I'm truly grateful to be on to better things!

Speaking of better things, that post is coming up ....

xoxo