I am normally a very smart and sensible girl. Normally.
Yesterday after work, I was impatiently waiting for the bus - which is almost always late. I was anxious to get home because it was Seven Peaks Day and I needed to hurry back so Lexi and I could walk the many blocks to the water park, have time to play, all before I had to get back and ready for my show of "Merchant of Venice" that night.
I'm waiting at the bus when I hear a voice from a car pulling out from the lot say, "Hey, do you need a ride?"
The bus is still over 10 minutes away with another 20 minutes drive and walk time. If I let this stranger drive me back, I could be home in about 5 minutes.
"Okay." And I get in the car. I can hear the voices of my mother, father, and BOTH sisters screaming in my ear to not go, but I ignore it thinking of how buff I've gotten and that I'll be safe.
He asks where I live, but I say "I just need to go to the Provo Library." I'm not telling him where I live.
The ride isn't creepy and we were there in 5 minutes. We get to the library and I thank the kind, non-creepy man. Just when I think I've successfully cheated the system...
"Can I convince you to give me a kiss?"
Ummmm....excuse me?
"Nope, not a chance." I make a break for it and run into the library.
Don't worry, anyone reading this and screaming at me over the computer...I've learned my lesson. :)
ack! Mia! Never accept rides from strangers no matter how buff you are (says the girl who hitched all over Ireland. I was young and stupid then.)
ReplyDeleteHowever, you made the right choice by booking it asap, saying no and sticking to it! I'm sending you something RIGHT NOW and you need to read it. okey? Love you!
YOU are very right. Thanks for the article! :)
ReplyDeleteWHEW!!! I'm relieved! Thank you for learning the lesson. We all do foolish things at times. I love you too much to have anything happen to you! Thank you for posting this. Perhaps others could learn from you!
ReplyDeleteI literally stopped breathing! Oh my gosh! SO glad you're ok!
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