Story Submitted by Cesar:
Sheri and I met on the Internet, we liked each other, and set up a date. The city had set up an outdoor concert, so I offered to take her to it.
We met in the park, and she gave me a hug, which was unexpected, but I didn't mind it. What I minded was her digging her fingers into my pocket, and trying to work my wallet out of it.
I pulled away and asked, "What are you doing?"
She said, "I like digging my hands into pockets when I hug."
I said, "Were you trying to take my wallet?"
"Oh my God!" she protested, "No! No! I wasn't! Oh my God, I'm so sorry." I took her word for it. We walked to the concert area, I laid a blanket on the ground, and we sat to talk and listen.
Halfway through the second song, she edged closer to me, but I didn't do anything to indicate that I noticed. Then, I felt it. Her hand was in my pocket, and she was very slowly but very obviously working my wallet back and forth until she was able to slide it out.
I grabbed her wrist and she dropped my wallet on the blanket. She blurted, "Someone just tried to take it, and I stopped them!"
It was the stupidest excuse for anything that I'd ever heard. I put my wallet back in my pocket and we remained there, in silence, until the end of the concert. After it was all over, I folded up the blanket, said bye, and left her there.
Definitely a bad date, but it certainly falls below our normal caliber.
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ReplyDeleteI would have relocated my blanket. At least she wasn't stupid enough to try it a third time.
ReplyDeleteIs this the first theft on a first date we've had?
First that I remember, you I admit, I didn't start at the beginning of the archives.
ReplyDeleteAnd there have been some things that could be considered theft... like the lady trying to trick that guy into buying her "friend" a sandwich.
Why didn't you leave after she tried to take your wallet OP?
ReplyDeleteAlso never leave your wallet in a back pocket. Its actually really easy to jack for an experienced pickpocket.
Float- It all depends on how tight a person's pants are.
ReplyDeleteI'm also wondering why you stayed.
ReplyDeleteWhat about the birthday card stealer? He got cash money off her.
ReplyDelete^Thank you! I had that feeling that this couldn't have been our first thief. :) Although he DID return her money and cards, from what I remember, so he was also a failed thief.
ReplyDeleteAgree with Float On and On and on... Never put your wallet in a back pocket. Easy to steal, and when you sit, it can ride up and pop out of the pocket and be mislaid.
ReplyDeleteEither this girl was a pickpocket, or she was trying to do the old 'help find your wallet/purse' trick. Makes the other person vulnerable on you, gives you a chance to show off your generosity, AND if feeling truly generous, you can 'find' their wallet and gain their instant gratitude.