Dear Jane...

Not being a quitter...I thought I'd give another potential suitor a shot.

Dave & I exchanged email back & forth for a few days then set up a coffee date. He'd already proven himself articulate and amusing - two big bonus points in his favour! He picked me up (AND opened my door for me) and we headed to one of about eleventy seven thousand Tim Hortons here in town. Not once were we ever lacking for conversation, whether it was about my life with Ben and work and school, or his with his kids, his separation (for the 2nd time & for good this time?)...anything...it just seemed all very comfortable. After a couple hours he asked if I wanted to get out of there and decided that we'd grab a couple more coffees to go and head back to my place. We continued to talk 'til well into the wee hours - it was like chatting with an old friend that I hadn't seen in a long, long time...

Eventually, when I couldn't help but yawn...he decided it was time for him to go. Eddie (my beastly dog for those of you who'd forgotten) needed to go too...so while I took him out, Dave got his coat & shoes on and when I returned to the house, he gave me a very platonic hug and a quick kiss on the cheek and told me that we'd talk again soon.

I wasn't sure what to make of the hug & peck on the cheek, so the next morning, I sent him an email...just a short note thanking him for the night before...and also to invite him back. I had plans for that evening, but I wasn't expecting to be too late and if he felt like it he could call my cell and we could hook up again after my other engagement. So he did...call, that is...and we got together again.

Just to keep this PG, lets just say...he left with a smile...lol

Turns out he wanted to as much as I did the first night, but he was trying to be a gentleman...awwww!!

Sooooooooooooo...

The following morning, with due diligence I write him an email and in response, I received this:

Hi Chris; I too had a wonderful time as well. Don't know when, though. Today was a disaster. Too much on my separation plate I'm afraid. I have a lot to take care of in the next six weeks.

Our time together has me feeling bad as well. I feel like I have cheated. Got lots of mental and emotional issues to deal with. So Chris, but this is probably the last time I write. Hope you understand. You are a great woman. I am on the rebound I guess, and that is not fair to anyone. Thanks so much for sharing. I really hope I don't hurt your feelings either. Very Sincerely, Dave

I give up...(yeah right lol)


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