Remember Josh, the guy who disappeared recently? Well, I got a call from him tonight. If you recall, I saw him last Wednesday, he called me later that night, and then I never heard from him again. I left him a message last Thursday, and he never returned my call.
Well, tonight when he called, I answered my phone because I was curious to know what excuse he’d have for blowing me off like he did. He told me that he had lost his cell phone and had to get another one. He said that my number was programmed in it, and he figured that I’d call him in the meantime. I told him that I had called on Thursday, but since he didn’t call back, I didn’t bother calling again. He asked me why I had given up on him so easily. He said that I should have known that he was interested in me from the last time we saw each other and talked. He also said that by me not calling him over the past week, he had figured that I was the one who wasn’t interested. Anyway, tonight he stumbled across the piece of paper where I had originally written down my number for him, and he decided to call. Or so he says. I know that I shouldn’t be so hesitant to trust guys, but past experience has made me that way. I really want to believe Josh’s story, and he did sound pretty convincing. I’d like to believe that he really likes me like he says he does, and that he wants to get to know me better.
I told him that I’d be willing to see him Monday or Tuesday if he’s available. He’s supposed to call me Monday evening, whenever he gets out of the Academy (He just started Police Academy a week ago). I really like this guy a lot, or I wouldn’t have even bothered answering my phone. What do you guys think? Does he deserve this second chance, or was that phone thing just a bogus excuse?
Oh, and another thing - there’s a rather large age difference between us. I’m 33, and he’s 22. He seems to be quite mature for his age, so I haven’t been bothered by it. He says that he’s not concerned about it either. I’d love to hear your thoughts.
August 28th, 2005 at 11:53 am
I say give him a chance, but if he’s destined to get some, it shouldn’t be on this next date.
Just sayin’…
August 28th, 2005 at 12:21 pm
I could buy his excuse if your number is unlisted or you’ve got a cell phone. Otherwise, how hard can it be to look in a phone book. Unless he didn’t know your name, in which case I’d drop him like a rock. I do agree with shhhh–no more goodies for the boy yet–not even “treats”.
As for the age thing–while I’m not one who is concerned about age differences, no guy who is 22 is “mature for his age”. Speaking as a former 22 year old guy. Tread lightly!
August 28th, 2005 at 12:37 pm
Thank you guys for the advice! I’ll take it. And just for the record, my phone number is unpublished. He knows where I work since he used to work there with me, so he could have called me there. Maybe I’ll just give him the benefit of a doubt. Thanks again!
August 28th, 2005 at 10:09 pm
Right now… go for the benefit of the doubt. If nothing else, give him a shot just for the entertainment value. (Slogan from a lawyer friend’s t-shirt “reasonable doubt for a reasonable price.)
I personally do not have a problem with the age thing, but Os is right. No 22 year old … no mater how mature they seem is nearly mature enough. The 20’s is a tough drama filled angst ridden period.
BTW thanks for linking to me… I’m returning the favor … because I actually enjoy reading your posts!
cheers!
August 29th, 2005 at 3:25 am
Listen to us guys, all telling you to give him another chance. There really must be a “bond among men.”
Unless we thought we had a shot at you, in which case we would all be calling him scum.
August 29th, 2005 at 2:29 pm
Well, ya know….I say give him another chance…you never know what might happen and someday you might tell the grandkids the cute story….
August 30th, 2005 at 12:42 am
Is it the “bond among men,” or is it that she wrote she likes him?
Right now it’s hard to tell if he’s a jerk or not. Or immature or not. Spending some more time on discovery will give more info.
Heh… and it might provide some great material for blogging ;D