Oh, and Pat.....continue to be a man of mystery and don't give her the satisfaction of telling her that you weren't doing anything special. The very idea of her wanting to know why you were in a rush to get off the phone with her! That is none of her business.
Anyway, think of a good response to have in your back pocket if and when you happen to talk to her in the future.
I am so proud of you! Acting as if "you" are the WAS is a good way to get her attention. It is a good way to detach & GAL.
It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!