I really do have a free night tonight. But I can make Tuesday free.
“ I wish you would have asked sooner, but I have plans tonight ( I actually had a night of cleaning planned because my dad and his wife are coming to spend a few days tomorrow) But I am available Tuesday night
I think it gives the hint of “you should have asked earlier, not last minute if you wanted to see me” and I gave him a day that works for ME.
