At the bottom, the “total amount due” wasn’t a number—it was a demand. Eric implied I now owed him “reciprocation” in the form of more dates and threatened to tell Chris that I was ungrateful if I didn’t comply. The charming man from last night—the one who seemed thoughtful and kind—suddenly looked manipulative and controlling.
🎭 The Counter-Invoice and the Final Silence
I immediately forwarded everything to Mia. She was shocked and horrified but also a little amused by Eric’s absurdity. Chris, with his great sense of humor, decided to fight fire with fire. He created a hilarious “invoice” of his own, charging Eric for bad behavior, manipulation, and wasting everyone’s time. At the bottom, Chris labeled Eric “a full-service embarrassment in public.”
That was all the confirmation I needed. I blocked him—no argument, no explanation, just complete silence. Not hearing from me seemed to frustrate him far more than any fight ever could.
💡 Clarity Is the Real Gift
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