His tone amazed me a little. It wasn’t just gallant, but final, almost like he was reciting an unbreakable rule.
I paused for half a second, then shouted. “Okay, if you insist. Thank you.”
I wasn’t about to argue over a free meal, especially after such a pleasant evening. We walked out together, and he asked if he could call me again soon.
“I’d like that,” I replied.
He hugged me goodbye (a perfect balance of friendly and interested without being creepy).
The next morning, I woke up to a notification from Eric. My sleepy brain predicted a cute “had a great time” text, but instead, I saw an attachment.
I made coffee and then returned to bed. Curious, I opened it, expecting maybe a photo from the restaurant or something similarly harmless.
At the top, in bold professional typeface:
Date Night Invoice – One Outstanding Balance.
Underneath it was a detailed summary of services provided with associated fees.
At first, I assumed it was a prank, some bizarre attempt at humor that didn’t quite land. But when I read that, my morning coffee almost came back up.
The so-called services he listed were completely absurd, and it made me appreciate his gentlemanly charm in a whole new way.
Rose Bouquet: One Hug
Custom Keychain Gift: one coffee date (arranged within a week)
Opening the car door: A lovely selfie together.
Pulling Out the Chair: Holding hands on the next date.
Engaging Conversation & Active Listening: A complement on my appearance
Full Dinner + Tip Covered: A second date with no excuses.
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