August 19th 2011 — a text conversation… an example of what’s out there
Mystery Man: Hi There
Me: Hi- I’m not sure who this is?
Mystery Man: Huh… i’m hurt. Uve forgotten me ….
Me: Maybe my phone forgot you, but I may remember if you give me a hint
Mystery Man: Hmmmm… if your phone forgot me, then I am hurt more- as, out of phone, out of mind
Me: Well, that’s life I guess my friend
Mystery Man: Ch ch ch. I can see u. Theres a hint. We even had lunch. Guess I didn’t impress u …
Mystery Man: Any guesses?
Me: Nope- need another hint
Mystery Man: Hmmm. I even just called you. I’m into beauty.
Me: Let’s start with the basics. Are you a boy or a girl?
Mystery Man: Boy. Desi. Spiked hair black. Work out. I would consider myself with a nice physique. Way taller than you… haha
Me: Hmm. That sounds nice! Do you live in Chicago?
Mystery Man:Been there many atimes. Continuous visits. But of residence….
Me: Well – I’m intrigued
Mystery Man: Good… i’. gonna keep it that way
Mystery Man: Apparently not enough for you to have forgotten me… and not remember
Me: Well, you should have done a better job at keeping in touch
Mystery Man: As had u.. I’ll let you think about it for a little bit…how about that?
Me: You are running the risk that I may forget this text convo.. but it’s your risk to take
Mystery Man: How can you forget it??? If you do, then you will forget me as easily…
Me: This is a fast paced world.. but- I am curious so lets see how long we can keep the mystery going
Mystery Man: Yes it is. especially in Chicaga… how long would you like it to go on for???
Mystery Man: I’m a Scorpio
Me: I’m indifferent – I won’t know who you are till you tell me. You could at least give me another hint
Mystery Man: Do you like to travel?
Me: Yea
Mystery Man: Come and visit then. For some drinks???? And talks….
Me: Where should I book my ticket to?
Mystery Man:
Where would you like me to be?
Mystery Man: How about on a beach and the water?
Me: In your home town… which is??
Me: I do love the beach
Mystery Man: K then come. Maybe even more with me. Possibly?
Me: Where should I tell the pilot to go?
Mystery Man: Hmmm. Pick a beach and the ocean. And picture me there in a tank top and white pants. And a bottle of wine
Me: I can’t picture you. No clue what you look like. PS- I am beginning to think we have never met
Mystery Man: We have. And you do know what I look like. Do you have messenger? Near a computer?
Me: I have an iPhone in my hand
Mystery Man: U drive a white merc. U like to slick back your hair in a pony tail. Attractive. U have nice smooth skin.s oft
Mystery Man: Do you have yahoo messenger
Mystery Man: U liked me when you saw me. Well that’s at least what you said. Maybe you were lying…
Me: No to yahoo messenger. Have you been in my car?
Mystery Man: Nope. Do you want me to be in your car?
Mystery Man: Add yahoo messenger and I can talk to you on there also. Or msn messenger?
Mystery Man: Ure around 5’1 when you stood close to me
Me: Tell me how long ago we met? What month?
Mystery Man: U should come and visit. Seriously, we can talk all night long
Mystery Man: Haha. I have to keep you intrigued. That’s not a good question.
Mystery Man: Where did you go? Thinking?
Me: I am sitting with friends, and we are trying to figure you out. Are you from Tennessee?
Mystery Man: Haha. Who are in your group at the moment? And no.
Me: Do you know my friends?
Mystery Man: Possibly…. Names?
Me: No way.. I give you no details.
Mystery Man: Haha. Why not?
Mystery Man: Apologies for bothering/ruining your get together
Me: You should just come
Mystery Man: Where should I come?
Mystery Man: Have you guys figured it out?
Me: Nope
Mystery Man: It’s so easy. but please socialize. Apologies for our texting conversation. We shall speak soon.
Me: Sounds good
A few hours later:
Mystery Man: Have you figured out who I am?
Me: Nope. More hints?
Mystery Man: S
Me: ? no clue
Mystery Man: No clue?!! I’m surprised. Anywho will you be available to talk later tonight or today?
Mystery Man: I’ll tell ya. This is Sam..
Sorry to mess around with you a little bit. It was fun…hope you didn’t mind.
Me: Samira’s friend?
Mystery Man: Yes. Remember, you gave me your number.
Me: Ya- I remember giving you my # for business purposes definitely not to flirty text with a married man. Not ok Sam.
Sam: Haha. It was to throw you off as I was surprised you didnt remember ….
Sam: I was actually calling to set up a time to talk yesterday. But you were with friends.
Men – what the hell are they thinking sometimes!
It’s sopoky how clever some ppl are. Thanks!
Comment by Esther — August 24, 2011 @ 1:47 pm
Your article was elxeclent and erudite.
Comment by Mitch — September 16, 2011 @ 8:40 am
Thanks for sharing. Always good to find a real eepxrt.
Comment by Indian — August 24, 2011 @ 8:53 pm
Good point. I hadn’t tohuhgt about it quite that way.
Comment by Darrence — September 17, 2011 @ 12:27 am