I Think it's Way Too Late

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Well, today I had my chance at saying "hi" to a mutual friend. I parked next to him at the hardware store, he got out of his minivan and went in. I didn't notice it was him, I just saw somebody get out of the van and walk by. I was looking for the parts I needed to bring in to make sure I didn't screw up.

So I went in, looked at the rack full of goodies and bought the adapter I needed. Found it right away. I walked down the big open isle to the register, and saw him at the register - I'd think he would have seen me at this point. He was finishing up and signing the CC pad.

He started walking out the door (I was behind somebody else) and I not quite shouting said "R!". He didn't seem to hear me, and at that very second over the PA somebody said "R, customer at keys". What are the chances? So I quickly paid and went out to the parking lot, and waved as he drove right by me.

I felt really, really, really low. I'm hoping he just didn't see me or hear me. To be honest, I was next to him once at a register and said hello - it took a second for it to register with him.

But that nagging little POS in the back of my head says he was ignoring me - or didn't want to see me. How did he not see the only guy by the exit door waving? I really like this guy. And, I don't know if the W has talked to him and his partner. I'll just assume that he didn't see me - it's the only thing I can do for now. Ugh.

On the upside, one of our friends called and wants some work - so I'm going to call him, arrange the calendar and not say a thing. I can talk to him face to face about this - and only respond to questions if he wants to know.

I tell you though, a nice guy being the bad guy really stinks.