I went out for a walk today and it was a nice walk, but I had a scary experience on my way home. When I was about a block from my place, this guy came up beside me on foot, told me he knew me from the bus, and said it was good to see me. I have met a lot of people on the bus and I didn't remember him. I told him as such, but he wouldn't go away. He started talking about how he wanted to get together and take me out in his car and asked me for my number so he could call me while offering me his number.
I didn't give the guy any information and we were literally across the street from my place at this point, but I didn't want him to know where I live especially since he was asking. He was also making comments about how we both lived alone and how we should get together and I was just quietly freaking out because I just wanted to go home at this point. I don't normally get scared about stuff, but I was scared.
I kept trying to get him to go look for a pen so he could write down his phone number for me and I intended to run home while he did that, but he wasn't going very far. I didn't want him to see where I lived in case he showed up with his car later, which he was offering to do. I finally just told him I didn't want to give him my number, I didn't want his, and I wasn't interested in pursuing anything. He went on his way at that point after some hesitation and I kinda just lingered, not daring to go home til he was far enough away that he wouldn't see where I lived. I did not turn my back til I was sure it was safe.
I don't remember his name, but I'm left wondering if I saved myself from getting kidnapped? I didn't get a photo and I am just very relieved he didn't do anything aggressive. He just simply listened when I told him to be on his way. I am not calling the police or doing anything dramatic, but I am wanting to make everyone aware of the need to be aware, alert, and careful when you are out walking, especially when you are out walking by yourself. When people approach you and act oddly, be clear in your communication and don't do anything you don't feel comfortable doing. Screw politeness and focus on being safe.
