The first week that I moved into my new apartment, my entire workout schedule got thrown off. Usually when I need to work out the most, I'm the most anxious and cranky (and thus, least likely to actually go). One night, around 10:30 p.m., The Lawyer convinced me to finally go to the on-property workout room and to run for at least 15 minutes.
The recreation clubhouse was totally empty when I went and although I'm from the overly cautious school of preparedness, I consoled myself with the fact that the entire workout room has very large windows. The building is also well lit inside, meaning that most of the other apartments can see right into the workout room at night.
Afterwards, I had the following conversation with The Lawyer:
Me: So, I felt pretty safe knowing that the workout room faces the courtyard and all those apartments.
Him: Yeah, I know. I came and checked on you about 30 minutes ago, but you didn't know. I stood in the courtyard and could see you.
Me: Cool! So, see! Totally safe! I mean, no one could come in there and like, murder me. So many people can see what's going on! Haha...
Him: No, you're definitely safe inside. The problem is when someone is watching that pretty young girl who lives alone and works out late at night, and then, they can see exactly when she leaves or what apartment she goes into. Then, they can just jump out of the bushes or from the darkness and kill you there.
Me: [Stunned silence.] Umm...what?
Him: Not that that would happen! You were safe! I checked on you!
And, guess who will never be using that workout room at night ever, ever, ever again?
14 comments:
It's chilling but true (and also very unlikely).
Haha too funny! Totally said in a stalkerish/reassuring boyfriend kind of way...either awww how sweet or humm maybe I should be more careful...and do.i.really.really.know.the.lawyer.like.i.think.i.do... ;-)
Zazzy- EXACTLY to the latter! Like, "WTF! No more Dateline for you, b/c you learn too many...things." :)
Creepy!!! I wouldn't be able to work out. I'd be wondering who was out in the courtyard watching me!
YDW- Yeah, I didn't think about random people just standing OUTSIDE and looking in! I was more thinking of people inside of their apts. who could see in. It was a little creepy that The Lawyer walked out and checked on me, and I never saw him. Yikes!
OMG. Now I don't feel safe and I don't work out late at night NOR do I live in an apartment!
I think that's a good idea. NEVER do THAT again! Way to go Mr. Lawyer/Ax Murderer!
I'm kidding. I know he doesn't own an ax.
uh....well then.
My dance partner once said something like that when we were practicing in a squash court in the dark corners of the gym building.
"Hey DV! You know easy it would be for someone to kill us and stash our bodies?"
LOL not in the "helpful" category;)
Everything you write about the Lawyer is so sweet...
EXCEPT this weird serial killer obsession.
You have verified all the stories he's told you about why it didn't work out with his ex, right? She's still around and going about her business? Just checking.
Dolce- I think it just slips out, but then it's scary!
Englandia- Definitely not!
CM- Sadly, the ex is still around being menacing & mean. So yes, all of his knowledge is theoretical.
Hahaha!! Unfortunately I also think like that since I'm living in Detroit for med school. It's better to be safe than sorry! I can only imagine your face during that conversation though :)
This is such a girls concern... And just proves brains of men and women are wired differently. I wonder why men arent always worried about the bogeyman hiding around every corner and in every bush.
LOOOOL!!!!
I LOVE you guys! *sigh*
ROTFLMBO!!!!!! So funny this is exactly what I am looking forward to. Very creepy but true though.
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