When Eric offered to pay for the first date, he seemed like the perfect gentleman. He arrived with roses, a small gift, and a warm smile, making a great first impression. Mia, the friend who introduced them, had promised they’d get along, and the evening confirmed it. Dinner went smoothly—Eric was attentive, charming, and seemed genuinely interested, remembering details from their chats and treating her with courtesy throughout the night.
When the bill came, he insisted on paying, declaring that “a man always pays on the first date.” The gesture left her impressed and hopeful about what could follow. But the next morning shattered that image completely when she received a message from him—not a sweet note, but an invoice.
