Since I have limited time now before I run out of the house to a full day in the city, I will make this brief. But I have to get it out. I need more time to write about my "adventures" yesterday later.
So I got home at 11:00 pm and hooked my laptop up. There was an urgent email to my Linkedin account:
OPENLINK: YOU HAVE A NEW MESSAGE
From: Mike
Date: 1/08/2008
Subject: Need to chat with you....
A, I hope all is well with you and that your life is going well. I need to speak with you about something important. When you get a chance please give me a call.
So all I want to do is go to sleep but this is the second time I hear from him and all that runs through my mind is does he have to tell me about some disease he has and that's what is so important? I didn't want to be wondering all night so I picked up the phone. I couldn't call him on my home line because he didn't accept blocked calls. So I went to the kitchen and grabbed my cell phone. I was pissed. What was so important after eight years?
I was very matter of fact and told him the only reason I was calling was to find out what's so urgent. I was so direct and it felt great. I barely remembered his voice after not being in touch for 8 years.
Here is what he wanted. Could I be a character reference for him. He has a son and has been falsely accused of being a violent and dangerous person. There are allegations of domestic violence. And since we lived together for 2 years, I would be a credible witness to testify.
A sigh of relief. He wants a favor. I was done. I told him I'd think about it and get back to him.
But I knew that I had nothing good to say about him and don't want any one's drama. So my next contact was sorry but no.
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