I BLOCKED THIS MAN AFTER HE BOUGHT ME A $600+ DINNER ON OUR FIRST DATE – TURNED OUT HE TRIED TO WARN ME I met David in our city library. He told me he worked as a teacher and invited me out on a date. When he asked, “What’s your favorite restaurant?” I replied honestly,
“My favorite place is a bit much for a first date,” but I still told him about it because I thought he was cool and I truly love the place, so I recommend it to everyone. After some consideration, David insisted that we go to my favorite restaurant. So, we went there. We had apps. We had drinks. We had dinner. We had a conversation. We had dessert. We had a good time (from my perspective). This means we ran up a serious bill. David paid $600+ for our dinner, yet I blocked him right after the server took the payment because he…Penelope felt a sense of comfort when she met David, who could easily follow her unpredictable thoughts. David, a teacher, was not only intelligent but also incredibly charming. As they delved into a profound discussion about various genres of books, ranging from classics to science fiction, he unexpectedly inquired about her preferred dining spot.Penelope grinned. She had a favorite fancy restaurant that she visited to celebrate special occasions. It was a bit expensive, but she couldn’t resist mentioning it. Instead, she recommended a great Mexican restaurant with affordable prices and delicious food.The night was amazing. It exceeded all her expectations for a date with someone she had only met once.They requested starters – those delightful small bites she adored – and indeed, the cocktails were just as captivating as always.They enjoyed many dishes while laughing all night. But when it was time to pay the bill, something strange occurred. Penelope tried to split it, but her credit card fell out of her purse. David picked it up, but instead of returning it right away, he examined it, leaving Penelope puzzled.David carefully examined every small part of it before setting it aside. Then he quietly warned, “You need to handle this with caution.”Penelope suddenly felt her privacy had been violated. She couldn’t help but question why he would gaze at her credit card for such an extended period of time.She sensed a warning sign during the pleasant evening, prompting her to block his number to avoid any unwanted messages or calls.Penelope’s friend thought she was too hard on David, but Penelope chose to move on and not dwell on it.Shortly after, Penelope was surprised to see David standing at her doorstep. He appeared uneasy and sorry, as if he had something crucial to tell her.He started by saying, “Penelope, I apologize.” “I had to confirm that it was truly you, Penelope Smith.”Penelope listened to him in bewilderment, and she heard something that would alter her life permanently. David whispered softly, “I am your half-brother.”Penelope couldn’t move a muscle as she tried to comprehend his words. It was unbelievable that the charming guy she went on a fantastic date with at the library turned out to be her half-brother.Penelope couldn’t move a muscle as she tried to comprehend his words. It was unbelievable that the charming guy she went on a fantastic date with at the library turned out to be her half-brother.The person who raised her was not her biological father, but David’s father was. In the past, her mother and his dad had a relationship.Despite the potential for uncovering many secrets, Penelope chose to address the issue with her mother when she was ready.Her and David developed a close bond as siblings.
