An Innocent Lunch with Friends

Last Thursday as I was having lunch with my friends Kris and Sandy, I noticed a cute guy sitting at a table next to us with his friend. He looked about my age, give or take a year or two, nice hair, cute face, nice hands, acceptable clothes, and a nice voice (I kept listening to their conversation...so what?). And no wedding ring! I sort of felt like this might be my lucky day.

As we were settling our bill at the table, I grabbed a napkin and wrote a quick note to Sandy for her or Kris to get "that guy's" business card for me. Sandy just sort of ignored me. Some friend. Sheesh! We figured out who owed how much for lunch (funny that we all had the same thing) and walked out the door.

The minute we got outside, I said, "You GUYS! One of you go back in there and get "that guy's" business card for me."

They both looked at me like, "wtf?"

Obviously these two friends have been married too long, "...so I can call him..." I clarified.

Kris was shocked, "I don't do that shit."

Sandy, shocked as well said, "Me either."

Are these guys really friends? "You GUYS! I'd do that for you. If you asked me to get a guy's business card so you could call him, I'd do it for you!"

My guilt trip worked. (Knowing full well that I was safe because these two innocent ding dongs are married. I'd never have to return the favor.) Kris, without hesitation, turned and walked confidently back into the restaurant to get his card. Score!

Sandy and I went to the car and waited. A few seconds later, Kris came out of the restaurant with a guy walking behind her. They were going to his car to get his business card.

And here is where my shock took over. "Oh my God, Sandy!"

Sandy looked at me and said, "What!?"

"That's. The. WRONG. GUY!"

Kris, bless your heart for trying. Thank you for a fun lunch, a great story to tell and a lesson learned. The next time I ask you to get a guy's card, I'll be more clear about which guy.