The Naby continues...

Man my legs are really killing me right now...so tired.

Monday
I would make a horrible, horrible criminal. So I had to fix up my mistake with one of my files...or 'cover up' hehe. I was out of time for filing something, but wanted to see if I could file it anyway.

I gave a file to Susan for the list the next day, figuring if anyone asked me where I was, I could say I was upstairs with Susan. Then I left the building to go to court, bumped into someone from work - first witness. As I was walking there, I saw Mario and Tim coming back from court - second and third witnesses.

I got there probably around 10:30am, figuring everyone should be inside the courtrooms, but when I got to the registry, everyone was standing outside! And I saw a few people who recognised me, so that was like fourth, fifth, sixth...to x witnesses. Fucking hell.

Anyway, I filed it without any problems. But then the next day I realised after talking to Moira that I was supposed to file something else with it as well! So now the two documents have different date stamps, and the first document I filed has the same date as my brief to Troy - you think he'll pick that up?

On Thursday I had court for one of Mary's matters, it was just in for judgment. But it was at 3pm, so it was like waiting for a whole day in the office, and got tired by then. Funny thing was, as we were sitting outside the courtroom, I noticed as the cop was talking to the other side, he kept using his thumb, wet with his saliva, to rub clean his shoes. It was funny cause as of late I've had a thing for nice work shoes, and I would've never noticed these things before.

The judge made an error in calculating the dates, so I had to correct him, far out.

On Friday I had to go for judgment again for a co-ey, and he ended up getting 16 and 10 - wow! This was much bigger - the whole entourage was there, and more cops showed up this time. As I sat there writing as the judgment was read out, I wondered what people thought about the back of me, scratching my head at times.

I noticed Penny getting stirred up about something during it, and I thought "god lady, just leave it alone". I'm sure her barista felt the same way.

Later that day, I got a message from Naby. Like I said before, I knew I'd get one, just didn't know when, and didn't think it'd be this soon.

Naby @ 15:57 - How a u???

When I saw it, I felt...I don't know. I felt like I didn't want to respond to it. Partly because I didn't know what to say, partly because I had told myself to ignore her next message, and partly because I suspected the timing of this was to get me to see her on the weekend.

So I didn't reply, figuring I could use the excuse that I was busy at work, so I'd reply later. But I didn't end up replying later. We had a Spring Drinks at 4:30pm, and Genie came to pick me up for that, when I was already rushing to get some things done.

We went down to level 7, and saw there were a few people there, mainly from our level. I asked Clare for a 7-up just to get my $5 worth, breaking my two week plus abstinence from soft drinks. I talked to Vera a bit, and then Cameron, and then Linda joined in. I knew I had to meet Ele so was very conscious about making an exit.

After Linda left our convo (fortunately she had the balls to just walk away without saying anything lol) I talked to Cameron a bit more before just telling him I had to go. I felt a bit slack, but at the same time, it was probably easiest to do it to him of all people, lol. From what I hear, he seems like a bit of a doormat. And I thought I was a doormat, but he's much worse.

So I walked to meet Ele at our usual place, and saw her coming out of the train station. I asked her why she came out that way and she said she nearly forgot, lol.

Maybe it was because we only met last week, or because I had an ulterior motive, but we didn't seem to have that same 'spark' during our conversations. My ulterior motive was to walk her to pole dancing so I could see if that was really Caz that we passed last time. But alas, she said she hurt her neck last time so she wasn't going.

I walked her to Central, and she told me that she had signed the paperwork to proceed with the purchase of a property. I was happy for her, but at the same time, it made me realise how delusional I was. A small part of me still thinks she likes me - despite her telling me about her purchase of a place with her husband.

The other thing was, it was another thing in my life that slapped me in the face to make me realise I needed to start saving money now. When I asked her if she got paid on Thursdays, she said she gets paid on the 15th of every month and I said it must suck to be paid monthly. She said I must not save money because someone who saves would be able to deal with it. She was spot on.

I also made the mistake of being too frank with her. She said Bill had been looking for a girlfriend and recently found one. I half joked that he beated me, and mentioned G as well, and said "I mean, look at him, pffff, who would think he could get a girlfriend?" She laughed but said I was mean and said she was going to tell him. I half believed she was, and she kept saying that as we walked to Central.

When we got to Central, she kept bringing that up, and then finally admitted it was "semi-true", lol. I knew everyone thought that way about G. We also talked about watching the footy, and I said maybe next season cause this one is nearly finished, but she insisted.

After a while, I finally parted as I felt conversation was drying up. Thing was, I knew I had to go to dinner but I didn't really care. If conversation was going good I would've stayed there with Ele.

Anyway, I caught a bus back home and got the car straight away cause I was running late. I drove to the place for dinner which wasn't too far. Actually it was on the late to Naby's shop. If I had my credit card, I would've been tempted to go that night.

I found the place relatively easy and parking was easy. When I went in, HHH, Bush and Kylie were already there. They had a look of surprise when they saw me, and they all said I looked different. HHH said I looked profesional. Bush said I looked more mature. I'm not sure if it was the shaved head, my nice black pants, or just me holding nothing but my wallet, phone and keys.

Afterwards Carry arrived, and then Thigh came a bit late cause she got lost. The dinner was actually pretty good, despite me being the only guy there. It got a bit awkward when there was talk about everyone being single (except Bush, and Thigh who said she had met a guy about 20 days ago). The food was really nice, and they brought it to you and if you wanted some they cut it for you there and then, and it was all you can eat, and I thought about possibly taking Naby here.

I felt more comfortable talking to Bush about her work, whereas with others it was done more out of 'politeness'. Apparently I know a lot of people at her place, like Twish and Andrew from bball.

The only thing that bothered me slightly was the price - $40 each. Oh well.

After that we stood outside the restaurant and chatted a bit, had the usual "we must do this again" stuff, and then left. I hadn't driven my car for a while, and I had some thinking to do, so I went for a drive.

I actually went around to my dad's place of work to see if I could pick him up but didn't see him. I sat in the car around there for a bit then drove to the sea side where I sat for a while. I rested my eyes, and just thought about stuff. It was Naby related, but not too specific. I just didn't know what I was going to do. Now that I had ignored her, I was wondering if she'd send another message, and if so, how long would it take. My guess would've been about a week.

After a while I drove back home. The thought of seeing Naby, like I said before, did cross my mind. But if I did, I knew I'd ask her out. And I knew she'd say no. And I didn't want to play basketball the next day with an 'emotional hangover'. I wanted to be focussed on my basketball for now.

Today
Woke up, and went to the office in the morning to place my suit back and chane into my casual clothes, and also to get my bag.

Despite having plenty of time, I ended up bumming around at home a little too much and was late to bball. I would've made it, but missed the train by a few seconds cause I was polite enough to let the stampede of people finish coming up the stairs first. This is what nice people get.

I was about half an hour late, was totally shocked to see I was the only one from my team there. In fact, they didn't even have enough for a game, so they stopped their game and waited for me to get on.

I spent the first game or so just running up and down the court to warm up. I played forward for most of the first two games, cause we had too may guards.

Later on after I felt like I was warmed up, I started scoring a bit, mainly on fast breaks and running ahead. But I also hit a couple of jumpers.

That Kenneth guy though, he's a real fucking asshole. During one break, I was tying my shoelaces and he comes up to me and says "nice shoes" and steps on them. WTF???

So from then on I tried extra hard to stop him, and actually blocked him lightly a few times. If I had swung my arm any harder it would've been a swat. But I could tell this other guy with glasses didn't seem to like him either, as he would pressure him extra hard on D.

I was a bit proud of the fact that I played in all games today and for the most part, I managed to keep running. It was only when people threw the ball up court or I went to rebound and someone else got it and dashed up court that I stayed back, which wasn't too many times.

But I was still shocked that no one esle from my team was there. I knew Bo wasn't coming cause he said he had uni, but it seemed like there was a memo about industrial action that no one told me about.

I walked back to the train station afterwards and caught the train back to the city, again thinking about Naby. I went to get my head shaved again, cause I felt it was getting a bit long, even though it was just at that fuzzy stage which I think looks kinda cute, But I wanna go for the smooth look, especially when I get my shoes on Thursday.

I went home, had a shower and something to eat, and then just as I was checking my phone, a message came through.

Naby @ 15:10 - Are u busy these day? :(

Part of what I had been wondering was whether me not replying bugged her at all. I guess it did. And I guess she wanted to wait till 3pm today to see if I'd be coming or not. I was surprised the message came so soon. Part of me didn't know what to do. I wanted to ignore this as well, but the sad face really got to me.

Me @ 15:37 - Domo...don't be sad, I just haven't had much time lately, I did try to see you last Sunday but you weren't there...

Naby @ 15:39 - Yeah .. Im day off only Sunday .. Did u have lunch..

Me @ 15:40 - Yeah just finished...maybe I'll come see you next Saturday

Key word 'maybe'. I don't know how the hell I'm gonna afford it.

Naby @ 15:41 - Ok.. What a u doing today ?

Wow...is she trying to make up to me? Sure seems interested today...

Me @ 15:43 - Basketball and gym...so you are thinking about me? :)

Naby @ 15:49 - Yeah.. I sometime thinking of u..

Me @ 15:50 - :)

So...whatever we had was mended I suppose.