That would be December 7, 1941. On the other hand, my date with Cherry went fine thank you very much.

Cherry arrived 15 minutes late to the restaurant due to Filipino time traffic. No big deal. We had Korean grilled meat (pork belly and galbi) and a pleasant conversation. Her English is good and she has enough wit to catch my witticisms. I like that! At the conclusion of our meal she got a text from a girlfriend who lives in Barretto and wanted Cherry to come visit. I told her my driver was picking me up and could drop her wherever she needed to go. So we were off.

Once we were situated in the back seat she gave me a kiss. Wow! That girl can smooch! I invited her and her friend for lunch on Sunday and she said yes. Once we arrived in Barretto we said our goodnights and I had the driver drop me at Cheap Charlies so I could quaff some brews and get drunk reflect on the evening.

Come lunch time the next day they wanted to eat at the Palm Tree hotel. So of course, that’s what we did.

I had the pork chops. They were fine.

Here’s Cherry in her natural look (unretouched photograph).

After lunch I brought her home and we had some passionate lovemaking. It was wonderful. Later I made brownies for our dessert and sent some home with for her kids. And Cherry promised to join me today for the Hash. I am really looking forward to that.

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And as usual with me, everything changes. Just like that.

Just finished a chat on skype with Cherry. Here’s the bottom line:

I think It’s better for me not to go with the walk this afternoonI know there is something between the girl living in your house and you.I don’t wanna ruin whatever you two have at this moment.I don’t wanna hurt an innocent filipina like me.I think she’s a nice woman for you.You are lucky to have her.Love and keep her.I don’t wanna feel like an option too because I am looking for a non-commitment guy.I thought you are serious with me.But when you told me that there is a girl living in ur house I felt and realized I failed.Thank you for the good times.

I was beyond shocked. More hurt than I ought to be. And of course, tremendously disappointed.

And again, for the record, I have NOTHING to do with my helper. She works and I pay her. That is the full extent of our relationship.

Man oh man, I sure can pick them, can’t I? I guess it was a date to live in infamy after all.

A timely reminder to myself. I’m on my own. I need to accept that and deal with it.

What the fuck.