A couple of weeks ago, I got asked out by a few people who I haven't seen in a long time.  I stopped hanging out with them because they were very close to someone who had wronged me and since at that time, I wasn't over what this person had done to me, I thought it best to temporarily cut ties with them as well. 

I was so hesitant to go and I made up a couple of lousy excuses to get myself out of seeing them but they said they missed me and could I just swing by even for just 1 drink?  Truth is, I missed them too, I had fun times with these people. Plus, I am sooo over what happened a few years ago so I felt I was ready to rekindle my friendship with these guys.

By now, you would have probably guessed who the person who wronged me is. And in case you were wondering, I went out with his sisters and a few of our other common friends.

I shouldn't have gone.  Maybe not that night. They ended up telling me stories of how horrible his GF is. Stories I couldn't even believe were true. Stuff I didn't know a human was capable of. I don't know how many times I had to ask if they were exaggerating but they swore they weren't.  Some of the stories were hilarious but I felt so uncomfortable coz I wanted to let out a laugh but couldn't because I didn't want them to think I was being bitter.  At the end of the day, blood is still thicker than water, right?  I remember telling a friend of ours that night that despite everything that's going on, I hope that he is happy.  Our friend said it didn't take a rocket scientist to see that he wasn't.

I have always wished that he would get what he deserved, I just didn't think it would be this bad. I was torn between being happy because Karma worked in my favor and being sad because he is sooo not in a happy place.

Sigh.

In other news, I have been on two dates this year and to be honest, I am a little tired. 

The last guy I went out with made me laugh a lot (my #1 requirement). It also helps that I find him attractive and that he is smart, witty, driven and he seems to be successful in his field.  I had a wonderful time when we went out because I didn't feel like he was putting his best foot forward.  It was quite comfortable, kind of like having dinner and drinks with a friend you haven't seen for the longest time.

A friend who holds your hand while you're walking to the parking lot. :)

BUT.

At this point, I can't tell if we're on the same page.  I am, of course, looking for something serious, however, I'm not sure if he wants the same thing.  I know we've only gone out once and my judgment is solely based on the almost daily conversations we have, but well, that's just what my instincts tell me.  Hopefully, I'm wrong.  But even if I end up being right, I want to make a friend out of this guy. He's hilarious and I know he will get along with my friends.

And it looks like we're going out again this week.  I'm just going to ride along and see how it goes.


Update as of 14 April:
I stopped replying to this guy's messages. He was all bark and no bite and a complete waste of time.

I have a date with someone very promising tonight.