UNEXPECTED MALL ICE CREAM

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On a bright and cheerful day, our close-knit squad was buzzing with excitement, gearing up for a mall outing. AJ, in his usual upbeat style, invited us for a treat, promising to cover our food expenses at the mall. Naturally, we needed to ensure that everyone—Anna, Angel, Mae, and Gwen—was on board, and after some coordination, the plan was set.

As we stepped into the mall, the anticipation was palpable. Our hungry stomachs guided us straight to McDonald's, its iconic arches beckoning us in. Amid laughter and jokes, AJ's voice piped up, "Are you eating too?" A moment of awkward silence ensued, and disappointment was written all over our faces. The friendly offer seemed to have taken an unexpected turn, and the excitement was replaced with a touch of confusion.

With a nod, we reluctantly acknowledged our agreement, not wanting to make a fuss. After all, AJ's treat had been the driving force behind our mall adventure. However, our expectations were quickly dashed when we found ourselves standing at the entrance of a supermarket. Armed with ice cream, we exchanged glances, a mix of surprise and disbelief hanging in the air.

Seated together, we nibbled on our ice cream, our expressions transitioning from surprise to a mix of mild disappointment and amusement. Quiet grumbles and light-hearted complaints were shared, directed playfully at AJ, who had unknowingly led us on this unexpected detour. Across the mall, Gwen and the others continued to enjoy their time at McDonald's, the unintentional gap between us growing, yet with no hard feelings.

As the day turned into evening and the mall's lights illuminated the scene, our spirits lifted. The situation, while not what we had anticipated, had given us a memorable experience—one that would surely become a staple in our storytelling repertoire. And so, our squad headed home, a tad more enlightened about the twists of group outings and the importance of clear communication. Despite the hiccup, our bond remained unshaken, ready for more adventures and mishaps in the chapters ahead.

He said he will treat us but ended up buying our own foods. A kind of betrayal we never knew he will do. We looked like a fool because of that. My friends started to hate him and told me to stop chasing.

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In our cozy little town, AJ and I had a connection that was like a puzzle missing a few pieces. AJ, a bit of a mystery himself, had this knack for leaving me puzzled and sometimes pretty darn hurt. It was like he had the remote control to my emotions, switching channels between confusion and annoyance.

Every time AJ opened his mouth, it was like he was throwing these mini darts at my heart. But weirdly enough, I couldn't help but wonder if there was some sort of hidden message in his teasing. Was he trying to be a disappointment, or was he just giving me a front row seat to his true personality?

The weirdest part was that AJ seemed to be tap dancing around rejection instead of just coming out and saying it. Mixed signals and those sarcastic comments left me scratching my head. "Did he think this was some kind of crash course for me to move on? Or was he just terrible at expressing his feelings?"

My friends were pretty mad at AJ's antics, with his comment about me having autism taking the cake. That low blow hit me where it hurt and had me questioning if he had any filter at all.

Then AJ brought up my habit of sharing even baby photos and claimed that my openness was like giving up all privacy. Seriously? Was he saying I was way too vulnerable, or was he secretly dealing with his own baggage?

The story of AJ and me was a wild ride, like a roller coaster with mood swings. It was all about trying to decode intentions, surviving emotional whirlwinds, and finding my own backbone amidst all of AJ's drama.

At the end of the day, I still wasn't sure if AJ was being a jerk to save me from heartbreak or if his own issues were just spilling out all over the place. Life's funny that way—never giving you a straightforward answer, but always keeping you guessing.

Reminder: I don't have autism and I don't know why he said that. Maybe I'm above craziness.

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