A Potential Spy! (PART 2)

I almost laughed out loud when I read “Darin’s” sushi invitation. If he really wanted to hear the story, so be it! (I was going to tell him) I drafted an email to “Darin” detailing the entire evening with “Creepy John”. I told him the truth (in its most brutal form). I figured that even if “Darin” was a spy for “Creepy John”; the story I was about to tell him could only prompt one of two responses:

1. “Darin” would feel like an ass for being associated with a creep like “John”; or
2. “Darin” would report back to “Creepy John” or forward the email to him. This would force “Creepy John” to take another look at how crappy he treated me. Maybe then he would realize why I don’t want to see him again.

I wrapped up my email to “Darin” with the following question:

“Darin, Was that the story you were expecting to hear? “John” is lucky that my family lives out of state... otherwise he would have gotten pounded by my brothers for the way he behaved. –Jane”

“P.S. I don’t like sushi.”

The email that “Darin” sent back to me, gave me the impression that he had decided to go with Response No. 1.

“Jane, That definitely was not what I expected to hear. I’m so sorry that I had anything to do with you meeting John. –Darin”

Well, those of you who know me… know that I’m not extremely good at being mean to people (even those who deserve it). I could tell (by the tone of “Darin’s” email) that he felt bad. So I sent a short email back to him:

“Darin, I don't blame you. I don't think anyone could have foreseen that disastrous date... The only reason I even bothered to talk with “John” afterwards was because I thought that maybe he simply had too much to drink... and had false courage. However, after talking with him on the phone, I have come to see that he’s just that much of an idiot. -Jane”

My email must have buffered the blow of my previous email to a point that “Darin” regrouped and sent me this:

“Jane, How do you feel about Japanese Steak Houses? – Darin”

Needless to say… I love Japanese Steak Houses! (I couldn't lie to him) So, I accepted his invitation (date to be announced).

I went back and forth on whether to accept, but I received some “fan feedback” and was convinced by one of my regular blog readers to go ahead and meet him, so long as it was clear that I’m paying for myself. (and trust me “TX Heat Her” I will… I will!)