"Don't you like me?"
There are weeks at work where the sooner they end, the better. Last week was no exception. The autumn chill had really started to make itself felt that night. I was just getting out of work and wanted to go straight home but that wasn't going to happen. I noticed that the low fuel light had gone off. Yet another little blow to an overall shitty day. The good news is that there was a gas station nearby and given that it was 9 at night, I wouldn't have to wait in line. It would be quick and painless, something that is seemingly impossible to do in Stamford, CT.
Stamford is a small city with few buildings over 20 stories, yet it has all the congestion and bustle of midtown Manhattan. An odd juxtaposition but something I've learned to deal with.
Actually cope is a better word, but aren't we all?
EMPTY
The tank, the gas station and the feeling in my gut. I would get my gas, go home and sleep off the dull pain in my body and the numbness in my head. I figured I give a call to my Uncle A but got and abrupt "Let me call you back." I'd have to settle for the sound of the gas pump instead of conversation. I watched the numbers tick by, tallying up the the total that would be docked from my debit card when another car pulled
up.
Still entranced by the flickering numbers that never seemed to stop going up, the other car's door opened.
The sound of heels on the pavement.
A nasty gust of wind.
The corner of my eye catching long brunette hair flowing and longer legs carrying a perfect body and beautiful face to the stations shop.
A glance over at me and I look away as not to be too obvious.
I like what I see.
Don't you like me?
Our leggy brunette returned to her car and began pumping her own gas. She was using the pump on the opposite side of mine. We were close but I lost my view. These devices are big, obstructive monstrosities. Amidst the sound of gas flowing through rubber tubes into our tanks I heard an unusual and most welcomed utterance.
"Don't you like me?"
What did she just say? Was that directed at me?
"Don't you like me?"
From what I see, yes! But was she speaking to a gas pump that didn't want to work? Or was it someone in her car? A boyfriend? A child? I can't tell because I CAN'T FUCKING SEE!
"Oh come on, don't you like me?"
CLUNK!
That's the sound the pump maid as my tank reached full. The receipt printed out and it was the perfect chance for me to grab it, toss it in the trash and sneak another look at our beauty.
Then our eyes would lock, she'd ask me that question again and I give a smile and say yes.
We'd kiss right there and we'd fuck with reckless abandon on the hood of her car not giving a shit who saw us!
We'd become an item and whenever we walked into a place we'd be the hottest damn couple there. I'd get used to the fact that other men would always be staring at her with lust instead of feeling a twinge of annoyance at their passive agressive advances. I'd do the same, how could I blame them? I'm the stud, they are not. Look and learn you bastards!! She's all mine!
And she's digs me for me and wouldn't care about the fact I wasn't the richest guy around or living in a small apartment as opposed to a penthouse.
The sight of her nude body would always instantly ignite the most intense fire I have ever felt. It would be a super nova! The sparks would never fade and other women would throw themselves at me because I'd be a hotter ticket than I already am. Yeah, that's the fucking ticket baby!!!!
(clears throat)
All I have to do is say yes to her question and it will all fall into place!
And then......I'd catch her cheating with another guy.
BITCH!
She's so full of herself that she's made it a habit of toying with men! I was just the latest victim. The path of broken hearts before me likely stretches to infinity and the path before me likely disappears into the horizon. Once conquered she'd be onto her next target. I would be left bewildered, confused and angry.
How can this be? How could I have been played for such a fool by this sociopath with perfect tits?
NO! I will not let this woman spray me down with gas and take a match to me! I will NOT answer her question and I will leave unscathed to fight another day!!!
Play your games somewhere else you fucking harlot!!!
Driving Off
As I drove off, I finally got a better look at her. Still as beautiful as when I saw her moments before. There was no one with her, no one was in the car, it was just her. She looked at me as if she were still waiting for my answer. I smiled and drove off.
Sometimes it's good to leave them guessing. Even if I'm left second guessing myself.
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The boss who never was. Do you have that special someone at work who wants to be your boss but isn't and is basically in the same position as you? We'll take a look this cubicle dwelling subspecies.
And coming up later.....
Behold the Blackberry or is it the Crackberry? Is it helping my life or slowly destroying it?
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Dealing with defeat. I don't like to lose, not a bit. A look at how I'm dealing with it and a chance to share your thoughts on how you cope.
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Wow! She really did that? Weird! think Brenda, 6 feet under. Good thing you didn't stop!
Ricardo my man.......I think you wasted a good chance there. Whatever happened to fire and forget? or....Some will, Some wont, So what?
You should have went for it. LoL
Well, that's kinda odd. I mean, why would she say something like that to a total stranger----even though you're such a cutie.....and why.....why....wouldn't you have certain that her question was or wasn't directed to you???????????????????????????
This I don't get.
I gotta get gas now.
Wow. If she was anything like the pump attendant in the pic then she's definitely worth the risk. Great post.
P.S. Where do you get these racy photos anyway? Do you have women lined up to take barely worksafe pics of themselves?
You passed on that? Are you serious? She might have made you forget about your bad day.
Great story... Had me going. But dude... You should have answered her question and put it on her.
BBE - Yes she did do that but why? Was it a trap? It all seemed too good to be true.
Clay - Indeed I may have blown a chance for a hot one night stand and in hindsight it fucking sucks!! I should have fired and forgotten. What could I have lost? My life if she was a psycho but what a way to go!
Deb - Thank you for the kind words. they are deeply valued. I wanted to know for sure about the question but if there was a guy in the car there would have been a fight or something. I felt that with the way my week was going that would have been it. I was in a malaise Deb. Unable to think properly. Go get that gas and pump it bade.
Leon - She was looking superfine my friend. I know a looker when I see her. The racy photos come from around the internet. Much thought goes into picking ones that are erotic yet tasteful. If I do get a willing group of women to pose for me, you'll definitely here about it here!
Urban - Agreed. I was having a moment of doubt which could have cost me dearly. I second guessed myself into oblivion.
I think you should write a romance novel...You definitely have the imagination....why is it there is never any male gods at the pumps when I go and get gas??...oh well maybe today,..hey I can dream too!
Hello Ricardo,
Emotional story. And here's what I think. I’m a firm believer that things don’t happen for no reason, and if you felt like not being with her that night – it means you followed your voice inside. This voice is called intuition and it suggested you not trusting that girl. So, forget and not regret. When one door closes, there are always other doors. If you meet a woman for you – you’ll know it and no intuition and no doubts will prevent you from approaching her and answering all her questions.
You’re right when say that sometimes it’s good to leave a woman guessing. This is *intrigue* that makes us more interested in you.
You’re great and creative, as always. See ya.
Keep yourself clean, my brother--morally and physically. That chick sounded like a head case or a candidate for some new sharing of viruses. Damn, talk about bitches: I am one myself!
Marsha - Easy now. Easy. You're spoken for and we must not have any gas pump infidelities. ;-) Funny you should mention romance novels. They are the key to opening up the doors of lust for many a woman. even those who don't read them. It's the cerebral stuff mixed in with the trash that gets them. This I know.
Nellioness - Just the "sexpert" I was looking for. thank you. There were warning bells in my head but also a strong pull to yell, "Yes let's fuck!" I hope my intuition was right on this one. Fling or romance the new doors that are opening may indeed be much better than this one. Time will tell and maybe you'll hear about it here. But not tonight.
Enemy - You are my kind of bitch and remember, I'm Ricardo, it's my job to attract head cases. If not me, then who? And who better to tell the tale? the adventure continues.
Wow, I love how you described the YEs!NO! battle within yourself.
When it comes to whether or not you "missed out" - don't play game of regret!
I like what nellioness said - your intuition was guiding you and the right woman won't feel so wrong.
Her approach (if that what it was) may sound like a fantasy but it also sounds a bit whacked. I think enemy is right - the woman has "head case" written all over her! The more I think about it, the more her asking "Don't you like me?" sounds like the question of a woman with serious esteem issues who's used to having men like her for her hot body and not so much for who she is.
Great post - you're definitely BACK!
Ms.Q - Glad you liked it and I believe in making the wait worthwhile when I leave and come back. We're just getting started.
I think you and all the other women hate her because you don't understand her like I do!
(bursts into tears, runs out of the room and slams the door)
you little "passive aggressive" stud, what will we do with you? :)
well that's the last time I send my doppleganger to your service station :-)
would the outcome have been any different if I'd gone instead?
Maya - I think you'll just have to introduce me to that cute friend of yours.
Nursemyra - if it were you there would have have been fireworks and a story too hot for this blog. :-)
Good to see you're still getting into great tale-worthy situations. Good to have you back!
You would definitely have felt pretty lame if you answered and she was talking to someone else. That said embarrassment passes pretty quickly and we often regret the things we don't do more than the things we do.
Hate her? Naaaah. OK. So maybe there is some envy at her kittenish temptress capabilities.
You really do understand women - that bursting into tears thing is S.O.P. from what I hear.
A male friend who's had his share of hot-girlfriends-with-issues (much slamming of doors and blame and ego-stomping) sums up why he avoids dating this type: "Too much brain damage." Meaning the pain just ain't worth the pleasure.
Fi - Good to be back and good to see you as well. I'm glad you got a kick out of this one.
Leigh - A guy with arms the size of telephone poles would have stepped out of the car and beat me up. If he was not that big I likely would not have been rendered unconscious or maimed but would have been arrested for assault or something. Even though I would have been trying to defend myself at that time. Or she could have been talking to her baby or something which would have made me feel awful.
And yes it can be said that I do not regret the things I have done, only the things I have not. And it's quite a list ;-)
MsQ-Yes I have seen so many women do the bursting into tears and running out of the room thing over guys they shouldn't be with that I have adapted it into my own life and recreate it when they discuss women issues with me. It's a reverse psychology thing and they see how silly it is to perform such theatrics. Yet they continue to do it so it's good for a laugh and nothing more.
Jealous of her magnetic capabilities? You are MsQ, jewel of Asia, descendent of a culture skilled in the sweetest arts of seduction and pleasure. Use these things and conquer.
"Jewel of Asia"???
I'll have to remember that! Yes, women do seem drawn to men then shouldn't be but then it seems to be human nature to be drawn to what's bad for us! Or who's bad for us! Which doesn't mean that the person who's "bad" for us is a bad person, maybe just someone who is not right for us.
I've had the nicest men like me: smart, funny, kind, stable and dang, I am not attracted to them! Oh, no-no-no! I end up being attracted to men who are smart (must have!), funny yet somehow unavailable in the end.
I realize it's not them, it's ME! I've also seen men who could have yours truly but are drawn to the clingy drama queens (lots of sobbing and doors slamming) or angry women - women who at their core hate men.
It's difficult to get past chemistry but I do believe we attract and are attracted to what we believe we deserve.
In your case it looks like you know you deserve better than, "Do you like me?" and are more up for a straightforward or honest approach or at least a more fun one! Like her peeking from behind the pump and saying, "You've been here for quite a while...were you running on empty?" Or maybe commenting on the price of gas and how it was getting so high it might be as much as rent.
But that would be my "approach"!
Not exactly "Ancient Chinese Secret!"
Msq - Yes many of these women do have a hatred of men behind their aggression and the scary ones are the type who don't even know they are. They're grenades that detonate at the worst times.
I too attract the wrong women but in way am thankful for the experience because they are incredible stories. The unfortunate thing is I don't feel right sharing them here. Maybe someday but not now. I do want more these days and something more genuine, but if the conditions are right (horniness in overdrive) I'd still settle for the superficial for a fleeting moment or 2.
The ancient Chinese secret bit reminds me of that old TV ad. I will find that and put it up in my classic ad sidebar.
Ah, Ms.Q if I were just a few miles away I'd whisk you off for a night of fun and frolic. How would that sound? LOL!
Based on your post about side effects of drugs you've had to take, I would think that horniness was a totally excellent thing!
I am with you about sharing seriously personal relationship stories. Sometimes I feel that they are not my stories and other times I think that unless I feel compassion and non-judgment, I really don't want to write about it.
When it comes to an offer of fun and frolic from YOU I'd have a counter offer - a home-cooked meal (maybe not as good as the slow-cooked one you wrote about), a bottle of wine or 2 and just hanging out and getting to know each other.
I have to admit, the more I learn about you, the more I want to know you!
Wine, food, conversation. I give "good ear" hahaahah. What do you think of THAT?
MsQ that is an excellent idea! As for the libido that I lost to those evil drugs, it's back! I lowered my dosage to almost nothing but it worked. The result is some attacks but they are not as severe. It's a fair trade off in my opinion.
hehehehe ok tell me... this was made up wasnt it?!?!?! Its priceless! Perhaps you should be writing for a sitcom... like 2.5 men... hehehe (ohhh especially now! I bet they could use you! lol)
Cheers!
Kate, having read some of the other things that have happened in my life, how on earth is this any different? I haven't told you guys even half of the wild stuff I have gone through. This is small time and yes it's very real. I have no need to lie to any of you. I ace the fiction for my scripts. I'm Ricardo! Strange things and dysfunction follow me. I've gone much further with some women with much less dialog as well.
no matter what anyone else says...it is always a good rule of thumb to chalk up the "mysteriousness" vibe...it never fails ;)
John B - I totally agree! Excellent point!
"Ancient Chinese Secret!" hahaha! Thanks for the Calgon ad in the sidebar. Whoooa, talk about baaaddd and stereotypical!
At least Asian women are being portrayed differently these days in the media. There used to be 2 types: the submissive nice gal that loses her BWG (Big White Guy) True Love and the dangerously seductive Dragon Queen.
That didn't change much in the Asian-gangster movies either!
Now there's Sandra Oh who breaks all the rules or so it seems to me.
I also think it's funny that the morning and evening news must have one Hot Woman Of Color. It used to be the Asian Hot Woman and now it seems to follow the local demographics so Hispanic/Latina in Texas, Asian in California and NY...
Yes Asians have got the short end of the stick for quite some time in Hollywood but it has changed. Sandra Oh is wonderful. I love her. Very funny woman.
You also have Lucy Lui and Margaret Cho who buck the trend. I love seeing this and it way overdue. And while she does not get a fair amount of credit here in the states for her goofy antics off camera, Bai Ling has done some incredible work in Asian cinema which I have had the pleasure to watch thanks to a show called Asia Extreme. There are some incredible films coming from that part of the world.
Remember when the only Asian woman you saw on TV was Connie Chung?
Connie Chung - yeah, I remember her! She married Maury. I remember thinking that she was very attractive but why oh why did they make all Asian anchors wear eyeliner and go all smoky-lidded? Or green-eyeshadow.
Yep, they all had to have that black eye-liner done up like Amy Winehouse!
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