Let's just forget about the nitty gritty details of my last trip to Cuba (seeing that I'm having a hard time recalling things anyways) Let's talk about now.
A few red flags have already been risen when it comes to Jorge. One is definitely that he wants me to "top up" his phone via a website (www.ezetop.com) I've seen mentioned in a few other blogs/forums when it comes to having "friends" in Cuba. The first time he asked, I was disappointed but it wasn't that I didn't expect it - I caused a stink about it but ended up doing it cause what the hell, it's Christmas and as bad as it is, I justified it as "charity". Wow - I still feel like an asshole just writing that. The second time he asked for a top up was two nights ago - this time I didn't hold back and accused him of looking for someone to "take care" of him and the response I got back made me feel like an even BIGGER asshole. But in my defence, I'd rather be prepared and offensive versus naive and stupid. (Attached screenshot below) Anyways, he texted a portion of his message in Spanish and it basically says that my words hurt blahblahblah. I don't know how thick a Cuban's metaphorical skin is, but when you tell a guy off and basically state that there is nothing about our relationship that actually resembles a relationship - they usually back off. But I guess you don't turn your back on a perceived 'jackpot' so easily.
On a side note - I am quite impressed with how quickly I am able to identify Spanish words/sentences now even without the aid of an online translator. If nothing good comes out if this experience, I have to say at least I am brushing up on my language skills.
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