The Date
Mia arranged for me to meet Eric, describing him as a “complete gentleman.” During dinner, he captivated me with flowers, a custom keychain, and stimulating dialogue. When the bill arrived, he confidently declared, “A man pays on the first date.” I chose not to contest his statement.
The Invoice
The next morning, Eric sent me a Date Night Invoice detailing ludicrous charges:
Bouquet of Roses: 1 hug
Custom Keychain: 1 coffee date
Dinner + Tip Covered: A second date
At the bottom, it stated: Failure to comply may lead to an outstanding balance being sent to collections (Chris will be informed).
The Payback
In response, Chris, Mia’s boyfriend, issued a counter-invoice to Eric:
Introducing You to a Beautiful Woman: 1 permanent block
Allowing You to Sit at the Table: A formal apology to all women you’ve previously dated
Eric’s furious texts ensued, prompting me to block him.
Lesson Learned
If a man insists on paying, ensure he won’t follow up with an invoice afterward. As for the keychain? I decided to keep it as a humorous memento.
