February 8, 2002
Yesterday, I decided to send an email to Gabrielle (Number Seven woman). By luck, I spotted her email address while looking through my old university's online directory, and I was a bit surprised to see her there after almost three years. So... because I'm an idiot, I decided to send her an email. It is as follows:
"Hey there...
I know that you probably don't remember who I am (well, I hope that you haven't
forgotten about me...) anyways, back in 1999, I moved out of town- that's when
I think I last saw you.
I just wanted to write and say hello... I got
your email address from the university directory (I hope it doesn't freak you
out that I've written you...) I'm moving to a new job in Japan in March, and I'll
probably be there for God knows how long. A year, perhaps more...
Anyways,
I just wanted to say hi... Believe it or not, I care about your well-being.
I
promise that if you don't write me back, I won't send you any more email. You
don't have to feel obligated to return this message, it's totally optional. If
you don't feel comfortable writing me, then by all means, I understand. (No insults,
please.)
Anyways, wishing you the best -- NiceGuy."
So, I was being polite- in actuality, I hoped that she's out of her mind with misery. But, by Jiminy, I got a reply the next day! It is as follows:
Hi NiceGuy! How are you? Talk about a blast from the past :-)
Yes, of course I remember you. So, it seems like you have been having quite an adventure since we last spoke huh?
I owe you an apology... You wrote me few emails that I never responded to... And more importantly, I owe you an apology for the way I ended things between us. I hate making excuses for myself, so I won't and I will say I am sorry. (Holy late-apologies, Batman! -- NG)
I was going through some really bad times at that point, none of which seems all that appropriate to discuss now. I'm happy to note however that things are much better now and I'm much happier. (Like I actually give a shit about her well-being! -- NG)
I graduated in 2000 and started law school the same year. I had hoped to leave town, as you have but for many different reasons I ended up staying for few more years. So, I am in my second year of law school, loving every moment of it.
So, you are leaving for Japan? That is a great move for you. Anyway, I am glad to hear from you and I do home we can keep in touch, Gaby.
Holy cow. She... she's actually apologizing for being an abrasive eater of souls! *Shakes head* whoa dude. I didn't think she was capable of feeling guilt. Well, to tell you the truth, the less contact with her that I have, the less of that dull ache in the back of my heart that I'll feel. Parting is truly sweet sorrow for me nowadays. I also hope that in the past 3 years, she's seen an orthodontist and gotten a boob-job (because, frankly, she needed both).
Oh, by the way- starting today, Captain FreeTherapist is officially going on strike until further notice. (Huzzah?) That's right, the next time a bawling female acquaintance tries to leech sympathy out of him, Captain FreeTherapist will patiently listen to her sobbing, and then say: "Well, that's 'cuz you're a stupid whore, aintcha?" And hang-up the phone. I have a feeling that not too many 'just friends' women will call him while he's in Japan- they'll just have to find some other sap to harass in the interim.
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