Don’t stretch a makeshift answer into a long-term solution. It served its purpose by buying you time. Now do something with it.
Money talks get down to the nitty-gritty. Don’t balk when the other side threatens to walk. It’s all bluff and you’ll get what you want if you stand your ground.
Evidently you weren’t the only one with a hidden agenda, but now that you know what you know things can be less cloak-and-dagger and more aboveboard.
You have a roving eye, but are you ready for someone to circle back? A passing fancy turns into more between now and your birthday.
Stop asking what the catch is or you’ll miss out on a rare opportunity. Just say yes and trust in the hidden elements at play.
You put a lot of energy into wooing an aloof type and today that icy exterior melts. Hopefully you’re ready for what comes next.