If you’ve ever been bothered by an overly persistent man, you’re about to be inspired by the story of one woman. Meet Emma Thompson, a resident of Lubbock, Texas, who found a hilarious way to handle a guy who simply couldn’t take “no” for an answer.
Emma recounted her experience to a popular parenting blog. She originally met the guy at a camp years ago, but right from the start, she sensed something off about him. “I didn’t know much about him because I had zero interest in getting to know him better,” she explained. “He would constantly call and text, asking if he could visit or take me out, but I just wasn’t interested. His persistence became really annoying.”
After Emma turned him down, the guy became increasingly desperate. In a misguided attempt to win her over, he sent her a text with photos of his credit card—both the front and back—accompanied by the message, “In case you ever need anything. Anything at all… Anything your heart desires.”
Seizing the opportunity, Emma decided to take him literally. What did she buy? A massive, inflatable bounce house in a vibrant pink color. She shared the entire saga on social media, complete with screenshots of their conversation, and even invited her followers to a celebration party, reveling in the fact that she had stood up to someone who didn’t respect her boundaries.
The screenshots reveal the guy’s confused response after he got confirmation of the purchase: “Babe, what is this?” Emma simply replied, “You said anything, right?”
Reflecting on the situation, she thought, “Wow, that was a dumb move on his part.” Initially, she hadn’t planned on using the card at all since it was clearly a ploy to buy her affection. But the idea of a bounce house just came to her, and she thought, why not?
As for the guy’s reaction, “He was annoyed at first but then realized he kind of set himself up for it,” Emma said. She wasn’t sure if he canceled the order afterward, adding, “He hasn’t said anything since, and I didn’t feel like reaching out.”
So, Emma, if you need snacks or drinks for that bounce house party, just let us know!
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In summary, Emma’s story serves as a humorous reminder of the importance of respecting boundaries and the creative ways one can respond to unwanted advances.