Jan 05, 2004 23:59
So yesterday, I did brunch with Chris. Brunch is a big deal in NYC. Everybody does brunch. Brunch until dinner, all over the City.
Anyway, I met Chris for brunch at a french cafe. The food was good but way too expensive--there went all my money for the rest of the month. D'oh!! The conversation was a little strained at times. He gave me a big gift basket from Bath and Bodyworks. Since he is a big drinker, I gave him Mr. Bostons bartending guide. I owned it and never used it; so, I wrapped it in tissue and gave it to him. He loved it. I knew he would!
Afterward, we went shopping at Old navy--had to use my gift card from Christmas! It was a nice afternoon, overall, with Chris.
Well, welcome to Monday. Tonight I had Chorus rehearsal and got to meet with Marc. I had decided I wasn't interested in hooking up with Marc. Decided to leave well enough alone!
I saw Marc at rehearsal, went up and said 'Hi" to him. He was cordial enough, but could tell he was upset with me. Later I saw him again and he looked upset, still, so I decided to approach the issue. I said, 'Marc, you seem upset with me. Do we need to talk? Clear up some things?" He said, 'Yeah, I need to set you straight on somethings." We arranged to talk at break.
(Cue ominous music...)
I kind of knew what Marc was going to talk to me about. When Jeff and I had talked and it was clear Jeff was going to go back to Marc, I shared with Jeff something I felt conflicted sharing. I should have just kept my mouth shut! Two of my friends are psychic--very much so. They are also very accurate!!! Independently, they both told me the same thing about Marc. I trust both of these people, so I trust their info. Both of them (again, without knowing the other had told the same thing--they are not friends or have contact with each other) Both of them told me that Marc had a totally hidden side, unknown to any of his friends. They also said that he is sick--may have a chemical imbalance-- and that he doesn't know it. They indicated he didn't have AIDS or HIV, which is good cause, I would have been exposed. Just that he was becoming sick, that he doesn't take care of himself. One of them went to so far as to say, "You don't want to bury a boyfriend. He probably has about ten years left." Now this guy (my friend) is highly sought after by very wealthy, powerful people, names you would recognize. Anyway, when I was talking to Jeff, I said, "Jeff please be careful interacting with Marc." Jeff thought I was talking about his emotions; but I clarified, I said, "No, physically. I have heard from two separate people that Marc may have some issues, physically. And I know you aren't playing safe with him. I know we didn't play safe nor did Marc and I play safe. Please be careful."
Well, Jeff took that to mean that Marc was positive for HIV, even though I said I didn't mean he was positive. Anyway, he told Marc his interp of what I had said and Marc was pissed.
Tonight, Marc pulls out his HIV lab work to show me that he is negative. I tried to explain that I never said or thought that he was positive. He was pissed and kept saying it was none of my business. I told him it was my business--he had sex with me, he had sex with Jeff, and I had had sex with Jeff. I think that involves the three of us. I explained to Marc that Jeff and I had hooked up because Jeff had been really clear that he was done with Marc. It was only after Jeff went back to Marc that I backed off and walked away.
I did apologize to Marc, I told him that it was not my intention to hurt him, denigrate him, or upset him. It really wasn't. I felt bad. I, also, couldn't tell him my source cause if you're already pissed, hearing about psychics (no matter how gifted and correct they are) doesn't help.
So, I turned the conversation. I told him I was sorry to have upset him. Told him that I would clear it up with Jeff. I also told him that "it won't happen again."
Just keep my own counsel!! New motto to live by. I knew Jeff was going down that road with Marc, I should have just kept my mouth shut. I was just hoping to spare Jeff some grief. Instead, I get an earful of it!
I asked Marc if i am now suppose to avoid him at rehearsal. He laughed abit and said no, but that it would take him a while to get over this.
Funny, I find that I can get over anger pretty fast. But, everyone has their own way and their own time table. I did call Jeff to try and clear it up there too. He didn't answer. I half suspect that Marc, who left early from rehearsal was over at jeffs and they didn't pick up when i called. *shrug* Maybe I'm paranoid, I did use to work with teenage felons. I was hoping Jeff would answer so we could get this all taken care of tonight and not have to drag it out any further. Nope! not my lucky night.
Glad it is over with Marc, soon it will be over with Jeff and I can leave them to their own devices.
Isn't this all so High schoolish?!?!?!
NO MORE DRAMA!!!!!!!!!!
Oh yeah, Joufre sent me an email. Said the holidays had been busy, but now may have time to meet up with me. Yum!!! Joufre and I hooked up for some wonderful sex several weeks ago. He came to town a week or so after our first time, but I was feeling sick, so we didn't meet. Joufre, of course, is in an open relationship; but, he is so cute and very very hot in bed!!! I emailed hi back telling hi I would love to meet up soon! I know, i'm such a slut!
Oh and speaking of slutty behavior. Tomorrow I may be giving and getting an erotic massage. This guy, Mark, from the Chorus and I met last year at a mens erotic massage seminar. we never worked on each other at the seminar, but have talked about getting together since then to trade massages. He said he may call for a session tomorrow. I really like Mark. He is sweet man and hung like a horse! Must remind myself that erotic massage is not about orgasm, it is about playing with the erotic energy--NO SEX! we'll see if he calls tomorrow.
Lastly, I am excited about having a date with Dave tomorrow night. Yep, Dave in the unhappy open relationship person. Dave who loves me but isn't ready to move on from his unhappiness. Dave, who's journey I respect and keep in perspective. That Dave. I do love Dave.