His method of showing interest was certainly unique, to say the least.
I decided to give it one more try with him. If things didn't work out this time, I resolved to walk away on my own terms.
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The day Caleb returned from his business trip, Zoe informed me right away.
Without delay, I sent Caleb a message on WhatsApp: [I haven't thanked you yet for taking me to the hospital to see my dad last time. Let me buy you dinner as a thank you].
Caleb: [Okay.]
I was about to send him the location of a restaurant when he sent another message: [How about coming to my house for a meal?]
[?] I can't cook!
Caleb: [I'm exhausted from the trip and need to catch up on some sleep. You go to the supermarket to get the ingredients, and when I wake up from my nap, I'll cook.]
I truly wanted to remind him that it seemed odd for me to treat him and thank him by going to his house and having him do the cooking.
But the lure of spending time with him was too strong, and despite the impropriety, I decided to play along.
Soon, I received a location from Caleb, different from the place I'd visited to pick up Zoe's clothes last time.
I forwarded it to Zoe and asked about the house.