Nick Tries To Lure Me Into Temptation
Remember how I told you guys about my plans to travel to Turks and Caicos this fall?
Well, when Nick and I were conversing and I casually mentioned my plans to him, he tried to invite himself!
I told his ass no, of course. I mean, this trip represents me enjoying my childfree, single, fabulous life. It's not a honeymoon dammit.
Anyway, in the interest of not getting ahead of myself, let me recount the beginning of our conversation.
I called him up and being the direct person I am, immediately said "I heard you're buying a house!"
I think he was surprised that I knew because he hesitated before downplaying the whole affair. "Err, I'm kinda interested in this one house but I'm just going to make a lowball offer to see what happens."
Riiight.
Changing the subject, he asks how my job is and if I'm still completely miserable...is it me or do I hear a hopeful tone in his voice when he inquires about my misery level?
"Oh Nick noooooo, guess what? I left ____ (name of the obnoxious bank I was employed at for 6 shitty years) and started a new job in December! I work for ____ now. I can't even front, it is the best environment I've EVER worked in. I am really, really happy. I moved to Scottsdale back in Feb. to be closer."
He told me he was happy to hear I'd made a good career move (again, did I detect a bit of disappointment or am I projecting?), and was equally surprised that I moved to Scottsdale. This is where all of his favorite golf places are after all.
We carried on our conversation. I told him about my new apartment. He told me about his sister's marriage and that he is an uncle again. He asked about my cats. We talked about our jointly horrific tales of dating and both revealed we're unapologetically single at the moment.
Censing my celibacy, he moved in for the kill!
"I hope you have some time today or at least before you leave to stop by here. I have 2 somebodies I want you to meet."
Two somebodies??? Has Nick been out here procreating and nobody told my ass???????
"Um, really?", I asked hesitantly."Who are they?"
Ugggh, this is where my stomach starts turning. I was convinced Nick had gone out and made babies. Ugh, babies ICK!
"Kareem and Quincy, my little homeboys. Kareem is the cat, he's one. Quincy is the dog and he's almost two."
OMFG. Nick has finally welcomed animals into the home. Awwwwww!
Animals...my kryptonite and biggest weakness!
Waaaaaa....I want to meet Kareem and Quincy...what ADORABLE names!
But I can't see Nick, this is not in the plan! I have to say NO!
Must...resist...animals...
MUST RESIST!
Wow, Nick is one dubious sonofabitch. I expected he might have a trick or two up his sleeve but I wasn't prepared for this! He knows how hard it is for me to say no to animal contact!!!!
I tell my BFF about this and she goes "Girl, he is building a nest for your ass!!!"
Oh gawd...see...now I need to extricate myself from this conversation and quickly.
"Nick, how sweet. Those are such cute names. I would love to see you and meet them as well, but damn, I don't think I'm gonna have to time to come to your area during this trip. My mom is getting an advanced degree on Saturday so I have to go to graduation, Sunday is Mother's Day, and the rest of my week is packed."
When I said that, I wondered if I was as transparent as I sounded. Did he sense I was avoiding him on purpose?
I'll never know because he handled it graciously and promised to send pics to my Blackberry of Kareem and Quincy.
We said we'd keep in touch and that was that. We've emailed twice since I've been home...the last conversation was this morning when he revealed he didn't get the house and was thinking about just staying in his apartment.
Interpret that how you will.
I'm glad we're friends though and it's nice to have him back in my life...even in a limited capacity.
I honestly think it's for the best.
Mahogany Misfit - Sunday, May 24, 2009 at 10:10AM - 9 said something... - filed under Dating, Life Issues Email Article 
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Well alrighty then! Guess what I am in the process of adopting two brother cats they are orange tabbys, 12 wks old, they are so adorable!
My favorite part about this:
***Wow, Nick is one dubious sonofabitch.** :)
You know, He is NOT going to give up on you!
Thatgirl- Awww, that is so sweet. I am SO JEALOUS. My cats are 9 and 12 and I get the itch for a "baby" every time I see or hear about kittens.
Tanyetta- He is VERY diabolical to get some animals in there to entice me and you know it LMAO.
Hahahaha! I heart Nick for you. Just give up running already!
I'm glad to hear that you can at least be friends. Good thinking with not allowing him to "honeymoon" with you. I would have been tempted, but you're right. Why bring sand to the beach?
I think you definitely made a good choice not to meet him. I also think he was trying to lure you in with the two aminals, but glad you didn't give in.
We'll be tuned in for the next episode of Nick and CF Sexpot. :)
That's our Nick, always smooth. Glad you resisted blah blah blah {inject politcally correct words right here} LOVE HIM!!! I'll be waiting for his next attack story lol
you know I've always had a soft spot for Nick as he reminds me of Achilles Heel in so many ways. I'm happy you guys are still on speaking terms and one can't rule out the possibility...that's why they're called POSSIBILITIES.
Love to live; live to love!
Well handled. Glad the trip home was alladat!