Over the years I’ve honed many skills. Some I’ve learned with more aptitude than others. Of all of the skills I’ve acquired, the one I display that most deftness with is turning a woman’s interest in me into contempt and utter disgust within 24 hours of meeting me.
I excel at that.
I started smoking to try to look cool and impress her. When that didn’t work, I continued smoking so I would die.
You look beautiful in the glow of your smart phone screen. If only you’d look up from it occasionally.