You're all going to be so proud of me. I turned down a date. I was asked out by a Hennepin County Deputy Sheriff. He was really nice and had been extremely helpful, but I could see his angle. (Unfortunately, I had set myself up for it.)
After he finished helping me, I told him that I owed him big time. (I thought it was just an expression... but) He said, "You can always make it up to me by buying me a drink!"
We both laughed... it was witty of him (kind of), but I just wasn't feeling him.
I joked back, "Maybe I'll have to do that, but I don't venture out of Ramsey and Anoka counties too often..." (I needed to get out of there fast! I could see where this was leading...)
"Well, you could also make it up to me by letting 'me' buy 'you' a drink right now." (He was good! I have to admit... much more forthright than most Minnesota men.)
"It's a tempting offer, but I have to get back to my office. Maybe some other time..."
I didn't give him time to respond, because I was halfway down the hallway. I had escaped! I was home free! Phew! I did it! I just said 'no' (...kind of).
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