I love NCIS. Yup. That American police series all about Navy. I guess. It's sad that Agent DiNozzo not in the picture, but still entertain to watch.
One of my favorite character is Agent Gibbs. The not-speak-much boss that care about his team. There's always something under his sleeve. That old man.
He have a few rules that he create based from his experience like;
Rule 51: sometimes, you're wrong.
Rule 39: there's no such thing as coincidence
Rule 36: if it feels like you're being played, you probably are.
Well, it's make me want to have a few of my own rules too. Haha
Hence my Rule 12. Friendzone every gentlemen that smoke.
Doesn't matter heavy smoker or 'social' smoker, how angel-on-earth kind of hot they are, they'll never cross my just-friend-line.
And of course, there's a reason why.
Few years back, when I was shuffling between college and part time work, I dated this guy, Adam, from work. He's like 4 years younger than me. He's passionate, adventurous, control freak and have a bad temper.
And yeah, I'm his girlfriend number 4. 😅
Well, one fine day, he wants to borrow some money. Like 3 figure money. As a student, I really, really appreciate money that much I say no to his request (and I'm not that loaded, either). He begged me, even told me that I can have his ATM card if I don't trust him. I said yes to that condition.
Our next, and last, date I bring the money but he said that he cut his card and throw them away due to stress. I don't buy that nonsense. And there's no way I'm gonna do the end of my deal if he won't do his.
We arguing along the way. I bashed every single words he says. His mood changed and he started smoking.
I don't give a damn about anything he do at that moment and keep throwing tantrum to him. One thing led to another until.... he burned me with his cigarette.
It hurt like hell. Both the burn and my heart. It hurts so much I give him a break-up-kick and leave him for good. Did not talk to him since.
He tried to reach out several time. By phone. For a week. Then he's gone. Don't know what happen to him now. And that is how we have my rule 12, with a scar.
I have a lot of friends that smokes. All genders. But doesn't matter how bad or annoying we fight, my friends never, never, ever going physical with me. But Adam... he abuse me, he abuse my trust. That must stop.
I feel bad for the guy after him but better safe than sorry, right?
P/S: thank you Bettylou2002T for providing the right words. It really make sense. 😊
